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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 12, 2013
Filed:
Jan. 20, 2010
Kiyotaka Tanaka, Kato, JP;
Kiyotaka Tanaka, Kato, JP;
Fujitsu Limited, Kawasaki, JP;
Abstract
A library apparatus includes a robot in operation that performs transfer between the record medium storage shelf and the input-output device, a robot on standby that stands by at a predetermined position as a reserve of the robot in operation; and a control device that controls operations of two of the robot in operation and the robot on standby. The information record medium has a bar code for identification. The robot in operation and the robot on standby individually include a read unit which has an imaging device to optically read the bar code of the information record medium. The robot on standby further includes an air spray unit which blows air to the imaging device of the robot in operation which moves relatively to a predetermined position and attitude.