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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 13, 2011
Filed:
May. 31, 2007
Stephen Kowchiew Kuan, Singapore, SG;
Aikchuan Lim, Singapore, SG;
Edmun Chiansong Seng, Singapore, SG;
Uttheng Kan, Singapore, SG;
Det Hua Wu, Singapore, SG;
Stephen KowChiew Kuan, Singapore, SG;
AikChuan Lim, Singapore, SG;
Edmun ChianSong Seng, Singapore, SG;
UttHeng Kan, Singapore, SG;
Det Hua Wu, Singapore, SG;
Seagate Technology LLC, Cupertino, CA (US);
Abstract
A method to map defects is provided. A select data track of a storage medium is scanned for a defect. At least one data wedge affected by the defect on the select data track is identified. Each data wedge includes available area for writing user data defined between two servo wedges that include position information. The at least one affected data wedge is identified as unusuable.