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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 04, 2011
Filed:
Oct. 26, 2005
Shinichi Iwata, Tokyo, JP;
Shinichi Iwata, Tokyo, JP;
NEC Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A library system includes a first library device that includes a first-drive for reading information from or writing information to a data storage medium and a first storage cell for storing the data storage medium, a second library device that includes a second drive for reading information from or writing information to the data storage medium and a second storage cell for storing the data storage medium, the second library device being positioned adjacent the first library device, and an elevator that transports the data storage medium between the first library device and the second library device, the elevator being positioned between the first library device and the second library device.