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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 26, 2013
Filed:
Dec. 27, 2007
Yoshiaki Komma, Osaka, JP;
Kanji Wakabayashi, Kyoto, JP;
Fumitomo Yamasaki, Nara, JP;
Toshiyasu Tanaka, Osaka, JP;
Yoshiaki Komma, Osaka, JP;
Kanji Wakabayashi, Kyoto, JP;
Fumitomo Yamasaki, Nara, JP;
Toshiyasu Tanaka, Osaka, JP;
Panasonic Corporation, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
An optical disc type is determined by detecting focus error signals and an amount of returned light, while (i) emitting light having a wavelength maximizing a focal length and (ii) moving an objective lens in a direction of an optical axis. If an S shape and AS immediately after a surface are greater than those at the surface, the optical disc is determined to have a largest capacity. It is also determined whether there is a reflective layer at a depth equal or less than 0.1 mm, if not, then it is determined whether there is a reflective layer at a depth of 0.6 mm. If there is a reflective layer at the depth of 0.6 mm, then the type of the reflective layer is determined based on TE/RF signals, using blue light. If the blue light is not adaptable, red light is emitted to replay at a depth of 0.6 mm.