OPTICALLY VARIABLE DEVICE MASTERING SYSTEM, METHOD OF AUTHENTICATING ARTICLES EMPLOYING THE SAME, AND RESULTANT ARTICLE

A method is provided for mastering optically variable devices (OVDs) used to authenticate optical discs. The method generally includes the steps of providing a laser beam recorder (LBR), introducing a substrate to the LBR, and exposing a portion of the substrate to the LBR, The mastering system thus includes the LBR, which has a laser that emits a beam, a processor or computer for programming or otherwise controlling the beam in order to expose the substrate and create the desired optical effect. Depending on the material used for the substrate, the exposure is then developed, if necessary, and processed to generate a master for the OVD. The OVD can then be replicated in order to provide authentic resultant products or articles, such as optical discs. 1. A method of mastering a number of predetermined optically variable images comprising:subdividing each predetermined optically variable image into a sequence of spiral or stepped concentric scan lines based on the desired resolution of the predetermined image;converting the scan lines into an electronic signal;transmitting the electronic signal to a beam recording device having a single beam and a continuously rotating prepared substrate;focusing the beam down to a spot having a diameter; andexposing the rotating prepared substrate with the beam to create the spiral or stepped concentric scan lines, the center of each scan line being radially separated by a predetermined radial distance,wherein the predetermined radial distance is less than the diameter of the beam spot such that the geometry of the beam spot relative to the radial arrangement of consecutive scans accurately produces the desired resolution of the predetermined image, andwherein the recording beam is configured to be controlled by the electronic signal.2. The method of wherein the prepared substrate comprises at least one of a photosensitive layer claim 1 , a thermal activated layer claim 1 , a photoresist coating claim 1 , a phase change material ...

Optical disc with pre-recorded and recordable regions and method of forming the disc

An optical disc having a region with pre-recorded data and a recordable region, a method of fabricating the disc, a stamper for forming a disc master, and a recording device for use with the disc are disclosed. Data recorded in the recordable region may be used for activation of the disc, providing unique identification or enhancing program content on the disc.

Optical Disc With Pre-Recorded and Recordable Regions And Method Of Forming The Disc

An optical disc having a region with pre-recorded data and a recordable region, a method of fabricating the disc, a stamper for forming a disc master, and a recording device for use with the disc are disclosed. Data recorded in the recordable region may be used for activation of the disc, providing unique identification or enhancing program content on the disc.

OPTICAL DISC WITH PRE-RECORDED AND RECORDABLE REGIONS AND METHOD OF FORMING THE DISC

An optical disc having a region with pre-recorded data and a recordable region, a method of fabricating the disc, a stamper for forming a disc master, and a recording device for use with the disc are disclosed. Data recorded in the recordable region may be used for activation of the disc, providing unique identification or enhancing program content on the disc. 128-. (canceled)29. A recording device , comprising: retrieving information for identifying at least one recordable region of a disc by one of: accessing pre-recorded data on the disc, and accessing a database external to the disc; and', 'directing a laser to write additional data to the at least one recordable region after disc manufacturing., 'a processor configured for executing a program having instructions for performing a method; the method comprises30. The recording device of claim 29 , wherein the laser has a wavelength in a blue-violet region.31. The recording device of claim 29 , wherein the at least one recordable region has at least one groove with a plurality of gaps; and the laser is configured for writing data to at least one of: the groove claim 29 , and one of the plurality of gaps.32. The recording device of claim 31 , wherein the laser is configured for writing data to at least one gap claim 31 , and the plurality of gaps have a separation between adjacent gaps of less than about 10 μm.33. The recording device of claim 31 , wherein the laser is configured for writing data to at least one gap claim 31 , and the plurality of gaps have a separation between adjacent gaps of between about 0.5 μm and 2 μm.34. The recording device of claim 31 , wherein the laser is configured for writing data to at least one gap claim 31 , and each of the plurality of gaps has a length less than about 200 nm.35. The recording device of claim 31 , wherein the laser is configured for writing data to at least one gap claim 31 , and each of the plurality of gaps has a length sufficient for differential phase detection ...

OPTICAL DISC AUTHENTICATION BY INTERFEROMETRIC FINGERPRINTING

Authentication of discs occurs by the use of interferometric authentication data. Such authentication data of a data disc is generated based on an interference pattern associated with thickness variations of a material layer on the disc. The interference pattern represents a unique fingerprint that can be used for authentication of individual discs. 1. A method for disc authentication , comprising:directing light through a light-transmissive first disc surface towards at least a first data layer;detecting optical interference pattern arising from light reflected from one data layer interfering with light reflected from at least one of the first disc surface and a another data layer; andauthenticating the disc based on the detected optical interference pattern.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein authentication of the disc is performed by comparing information obtained from the detected optical interference pattern with authentication data associated with the disc.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the authentication data varies with one of a layer or substrate thickness variation on the disc.4. The method of wherein the authentication data is stored in at least one of: a burst cutting area of the disc claim 1 , a recordable region of the disc claim 1 , a memory device attached to the disc claim 1 , a data storage device external to the disc claim 1 , and at a storage location remote from the disc.5. (canceled)6. The method of wherein the burst cutting area conforms to burst cutting area one of a Blu-ray disc or Digital Video Disc.7. The method of wherein the burst cutting area has a custom size.8. The method of wherein the burst cutting area has a non-standard location.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the disc has at least first and second data layers claim 1 , and the detected optical interference pattern includes intensity modulations arising from interference between the light reflected from the at least first and second data layers.10. The method of claim 1 , ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DISC AUTHENTICATION AND SECURITY

A method and apparatus for disc authentication are disclosed. The authentication method includes measuring at least one physical property of a data disc, which includes at least one of an angle and an eccentricity parameter associated with two data layers of a data disc, and authenticating the disc by determining whether a match exists between the measured property and encoded information on data layer the data disc relating to the physical property. 1. A data disc , comprising:a first data layer and a second data layer characterized by at least one of angle and an eccentricity parameter; andencoded information relating to at least one of the angle and the eccentricity parameter.2. (canceled)3. The data disc of claim 1 , wherein the at least one angle includes a plurality of angles defined for a plurality of sector pairs claim 1 , each sector pair consisting of a first sector in the first data layer and a second sector in the second data layer.4. The data disc of claim 1 , wherein the at least one angle is associated with a relative orientation of the first data layer and the second data layer.5. The data disc of claim 1 , wherein the eccentricity parameter includes at least one of an eccentricity magnitude and an eccentricity angle.6. (canceled)7. The data disc of wherein the eccentricity parameter is defined for at least one of: the first data layer relative to the second data layer claim 1 , the first data layer relative to a center of a first substrate containing the first data layer claim 1 , and the second data layer relative to the center of the first substrate.8. The data disc of claim 7 , wherein the eccentricity parameter of the first data layer relative to the second data layers includes a magnitude given by an offset between respective centers of the first and second data layers claim 7 , and an eccentricity angle defined as a difference between a first angle associated with the first data layer and a second angle associated with the second data layer ...

AIR BEARING WITH VARIABLE AIR DELIVERY

An air bearing for movably bearing at least two elements includes a bearing main body with a first air outflow channel and a second air outflow channel. The first air outflow channel is supplied with air via at least one first air delivery device. The second air outflow channel is supplied with air via at least one second air delivery device. A sensor detects at least one of a bearing stroke, a bearing pressure, and a bearing throughflow, and a controller adjusts the supply of the air to at least one of the first air outflow channel and the second air outflow channel in accordance with the at least one of the bearing stroke, the bearing pressure, and the bearing throughflow. 1. An air bearing for movably bearing at least two elements , the air bearing comprising:a first air delivery device;a second air delivery device; anda bearing main body having a first air outflow channel and a second air outflow channel, the first air outflow channel being supplied with air via the first air delivery device, and the second air outflow channel being supplied with the air via the second air delivery device.2. The air bearing of claim 1 , wherein the first air outflow channel and the second air outflow channel are configured to be fluidically separate from each other.3. The air bearing of claim 1 , wherein the first air outflow channel and the second air outflow channel are supplied with the air separately from each other.4. The air bearing of claim 1 , further comprising:at least one air delivery bore, wherein at least one of the first air outflow channel and the second air outflow channel are supplied with the air via the at least one air delivery bore.5. The air bearing of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of air outflow channels.6. The air bearing of claim 1 , wherein the first air outflow channel is arranged in a first region of the bearing main body claim 1 , and the second air outflow channel is arranged in a second region of the bearing main body.7. The air bearing ...

High-performance printer or copier controlling method, involves determining threshold for detecting markings based on determined brightness value, presetting threshold as parameter and producing binary signal based on threshold

The method involves scanning a region of a web-like carrier material (1), which is provided with recurring markings e.g. color mark, in periodic distances, using a sensor (5) in a transport direction (2) of the material in a configuration mode of a high-performance printer (20) or copier. A brightness value of the region is determined at each sampling point. A threshold for detecting the markings is determined based on the determined value. The threshold is preset as a parameter. A binary signal is produced based on the threshold in a printing operation mode of the printer or copier. An independent claim is also included for an arrangement for controlling a high-performance printer or a copier for printing a web like carrier material.

Method for detecting a turning operation and driver assistance system for motor vehicles

Verfahren für ein Fahrerassistenzsystem eines Kraftfahrzeugs (30), gekennzeichnet durch die folgenden Schritte: - Prüfen, ob eine Abbiegemöglichkeit (36) besteht anhand einer digitalen Karte eines Navigationssystems und, - wenn eine Abbiegemöglichkeit besteht, Auswerten der von einem Ortungssystem (12) gemessenen dynamischen Daten eines vorausfahrenden Fahrzeugs (34) und Berechnen einer Abbiegewahrscheinlichkeit für das vorausfahrende Fahrzeug anhand dieser Daten. Method for a driver assistance system of a motor vehicle (30), characterized by the following steps: Checking whether a turn-off facility (36) consists of a digital map of a navigation system and if there is a turn, evaluating the dynamic data of a preceding vehicle (34) measured by a positioning system (12) and calculating a turn-off probability for the vehicle in front on the basis of this data.

Method and apparatus for embedding second code into optical disc data by data modulation rule variation

There are provided a method and apparatus for embedding a second level code into a first level code of an optical disc by data modulation rule variation. The apparatus includes a multi-level, varying rule based modulator (199) for modulating the first level code to obtain a channel bit stream representative of the first level code and having the second level code embedded therein. The multi-level, varying rule based modulator modulates the first level code using modulation rules respectively having different statistical properties of pit-land length distributions that preserve a readability of the first level code and that are distinguishable at readout of the optical disc. The different statistical properties represent binary or multilevel data of the second level code.

Dvd replication of encoded content

An apparatus includes a controller (82) for enabling replicating of media content from encoded content received, and a recorder (94) responsive to the controller for recording content on media (72) readable by a device other than said recorder.

Dashboard for a vehicle with a concave protective screen and integrated ventilation duct

Anordnung (1) für ein Fahrzeug (100), aufweisend- ein Armaturenbrett (10) mit einer Anzeigeeinrichtung (11) zum Anzeigen von Informationen an einen Insassen des Fahrzeugs (100), und aufweisend- eine Abdeckeinheit (20) mit einer transparenten und zum Innenraum des Fahrzeugs (100) hin konkav gekrümmten Scheibe (21), wobei die Scheibe (21) in einer am Armaturenbrett (10) angeordneten Aufnahmevorrichtung (22) aufgenommen ist, sodass die Scheibe (21) die Anzeigeeinrichtung (11) aus Sicht des Insassen überdeckt und wobei die Scheibe (21) von der Anzeigeeinrichtung (11) beabstandet angeordnet ist, und wobei das Armaturenbrett (10) eine Luftstromschnittstelle (13) zum Bereitstellen eines Luftstroms aufweist und die Aufnahmevorrichtung (22) an ihrer linken Seite eine erste Luftdüse (23) und an ihrer rechten Seite eine zweite Luftdüse (23) zum Ausgeben des Luftstroms in den Innenraum des Fahrzeugs (100) zur Belüftung des Fahrzeugs (100) aufweist, wobei ein erster Abschnitt der Aufnahmevorrichtung (22) an der Luftstromschnittstelle (13) anliegt und sich jede der Luftdüsen (23) an einen jeweiligen Luftkanal (30) mit der jeweiligen Luftdüse (23) am Ende des jeweiligen Luftkanals (30) anschließt, so dass der Luftkanal (30) eine Verbindung zum Leiten der Luft aus der Luftschnittstelle (13) hin zur jeweiligen Luftdüse (23) bildet. Arrangement (1) for a vehicle (100), comprising- a dashboard (10) with a display device (11) for displaying information to an occupant of the vehicle (100), and comprising- a cover unit (20) with a transparent and for The interior of the vehicle (100) has a concavely curved pane (21), the pane (21) being accommodated in a receiving device (22) arranged on the dashboard (10), so that the pane (21) contains the display device (11) from the perspective of the occupant covered and wherein the pane (21) is arranged at a distance from the display device (11), and wherein the dashboard (10) has an air flow interface (13) for providing an air flow and the ...

Plausibility testing for drive rotational velocity signals, especially for motor vehicle gearbox systems, whereby the number of sign changes in the difference between sequential measurements is used for plausibility-checking

Method for plausibility testing of drive rotational velocity signals has the following steps: formation of the difference (29) in rotational velocity from sequential signal measurement values; checking of the absolute difference against a threshold value; when the threshold is exceeded determination of the sign of the difference; counting of the number (NC) of difference sign changes; and if the number exceeds a threshold within a given time period an implausible signal valve for the first or second signal value is output.

Dvd replication system and method

A system and method for replicating protected content on media includes a controller (82) for enabling replicating of media content from partial encoded content received at a location of the controller. A media recorder (94) is coupled to the controller and including a modulation process (104) to complete encoding of the partial encoded content to record media content on media (72) readable by a device other than the media recorder.

Optical detection device

Method and system for disc authentication and security

A method and apparatus for disc authentication are disclosed. The authentication method includes measuring at least one physical property of a data disc, which includes at least one of an angle and an eccentricity parameter associated with two data layers of a data disc, and authenticating the disc by determining whether a match exists between the measured property and encoded information on the data disc relating to the physical property.

Optical detection device

Disclosed is an optical detection device for detecting an intensity of a light beam in a detection window (15) and for collecting data transmitted by the light beam. Said optical detection device comprises a first detection diode (25), an array of at least two second detection diodes (21a-24d) located within a detection window, a first readout circuit (35) which reads out the first detection diode at a first readout speed so as to collect the data, and a second readout circuit (30) which reads out the second detection diodes at a second readout speed that is smaller than the first readout speed so as to detect the intensity of the light beam. The invention is characterized by the fact that the array of additional detection diodes located within the detection window makes it possible to control in a more effective and technically less complex manner the alignment of the light beam transmitting the data with the detection window, a fact that outweighs the initial additional expense caused by providing the optical detection device with additional detection diodes in the detection window and the resulting reduction of the surface of the detection window, which can effectively be used for collecting data.

Method and device for adjusting an amplification for producing a focus error signal

In drives for optical storage media, a focus error signal, which is produced by a weighted addition consisting of primary and secondary beam focus error signals, always contains an undesired proportion of track error signals when the weighting factors are not exactly matched to the optical and mechanical properties of the concretely existing drive and storage medium. The invention describes methods for automatically matching the weighting factors to these properties. The methods are suited for use directly after inserting the storage medium, of which many can be used in an interruption-free manner also during the writing or reading operation.

Adaptive cruise control system for motor vehicles

Adaptive cruise control (ACC) system for motor vehicles is provided, the ACC system having a sensor system for acquiring data concerning a target object and the own (host) vehicle, an actuator system for controlling the longitudinal movement of the vehicle, and a controller that intervenes in the actuator system within certain intervention limits in order to maintain a defined, controlled target distance from the target object, and an output device for issuing a take-over request to the driver if the controlled target distance cannot be maintained. The ACC system further includes a prediction system for predicting a conflict situation in which the controlled target distance cannot be maintained, in which case the take-over request is initiated before the conflict situation actually occurs.

Device and method for reading multilayer optical disk

The invention refers to a device and a method for scanning an optical data carrier (1) by means of a main scanning beam (3) being reflected by the data carrier (1) and being detected by means of a photodetector (10), the data carrier (1) having first and second layers (11,12) to be scanned, the second layer (12) being scanned through the first layer (11), light passing the first layer (11) being shaded dependent on local properties of the first layer (11). An object of the invention is to propose a device having increased performance even for use with multi layer disks (1) having a layer (11) causing light fluctuations on a layer (12) to be scanned, as well as a respective method. According to the invention such device is provided with means (2,7,17) for keeping an output signal (D) of the photodetector (10) independent of variations of shading.

Method and system for disc authentication and security

A method and apparatus for disc authentication are disclosed. The authentication method includes measuring at least one physical property of a data disc, which includes at least one of an angle and an eccentricity parameter associated with two data layers of a data disc, and authenticating the disc by determining whether a match exists between the measured property and encoded information on the data disc relating to the physical property.

Method and apparatus for embedding second code into optical disc data by data modulation rule variation

There are provided a method and apparatus for embedding a second level code into a first level code of an optical disc by data modulation rule variation. The apparatus includes a multi-level, varying rule based modulator (199) for modulating the first level code to obtain a channel bit stream representative of the first level code and having the second level code embedded therein. The multi-level, varying rule based modulator modulates the first level code using modulation rules respectively having different statistical properties of pit-land length distributions that preserve a readability of the first level code and that are distinguishable at readout of the optical disc. The different statistical properties represent binary or multilevel data of the second level code.

Method for recognizing a turning process, and driver assistance system for motor vehicles

Disclosed is a method for a driver assistance system of a motor vehicle (30), which is characterized by the following steps: a verification is made based on a digital map of a navigation system whether it is possible to turn (36); if it is possible to turn, the dynamic data of a preceding vehicle (34) measured by a locating system (12) is evaluated; and a probability that the preceding vehicle will turn is calculated based on said data.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING A GAIN TO PRODUCE A FOCUS ERROR SIGNAL

Disc authentication by grayscale image

The present principles provide a way to place a multilevel grayscale image, visible with the bare eye in the data area of an optical disc. This feature can be used to authenticate a legitimate disc, since the image features are lost when copying a disc either with a PC recording drive or by a pirate creating a data set to be used on a laser beam recorder to produce forged ROM discs. The modulation rules are selectively varied during disc writing in a way to change the distribution of pit/land lengths, so that the at least three (3) different diffraction properties are generated, and therefore produce at least three (3) distinct looks to the bare eye.

Optically variable device mastering system, method of authenticating articles employing the same, and resultant article

A method is provided for mastering optically variable devices (OVDs) used to authenticate optical discs. The method generally includes the steps of providing a laser beam recorder (LBR), introducing a substrate to the LBR, and exposing a portion of the substrate to the LBR. The mastering system thus includes the LBR, which has a laser that emits a beam, a processor or computer for programming or otherwise controlling the beam in order to expose the substrate and create the desired optical effect. Depending on the material used for the substrate, the exposure is then developed, if necessary, and processed to generate a master for the OVD. The OVD can then be replicated in order to provide authentic resultant products or articles, such as optical discs.

デスケーリング装置

【課題】従来の装置に比べて改良された保守性および信頼性を有するデスケーリング装置の提供。【解決手段】軸受装置（４）は、装置ケーシング（２）内に配置され、軸（３）は、装置ケーシング（２）内で回転運動するように、軸受装置（４）により支持され、軸（３）及びノズルヘッド（５）は、非破壊式に解離可能に、互いに接続され、媒体用継手（６）は、媒体を供給するための媒体接続部（２０）を有し、軸（３）は、媒体接続部（２０）に供給された媒体をノズルヘッド（５）に案内するための軸中空室（２２）を有している、デスケーリング装置（１）に関して、モータ（３２）は、軸（３）の回転運動を発生させるために、ノズルヘッド（５）と媒体用継手（６）との間の装置ケーシング（２）内で軸（３）に配置されている、デスケーリング装置（１）。【選択図】図３

Optikerfassungsvorrichtung

Optically variable device mastering system, method of authenticating articles employing the same, and resultant article

A method is provided for mastering optically variable devices (OVDs) used to authenticate optical discs. The method generally includes the steps of providing a laser beam recorder (LBR), introducing a substrate to the LBR, and exposing a portion of the substrate to the LBR. The mastering system thus includes the LBR, which has a laser that emits a beam, a processor or computer for programming or otherwise controlling the beam in order to expose the substrate and create the desired optical effect. Depending on the material used for the substrate, the exposure is then developed, if necessary, and processed to generate a master for the OVD. The OVD can then be replicated in order to provide authentic resultant products or articles, such as optical discs.

Optically variable device mastering system, method of authenticating articles employing the same, and resultant article

A method is provided for mastering optically variable devices (OVDs) used to authenticate optical discs. The method generally includes the steps of providing a laser beam recorder (LBR), introducing a substrate to the LBR, and exposing a portion of the substrate to the LBR. The mastering system thus includes the LBR, which has a laser that emits a beam, a processor or computer for programming or otherwise controlling the beam in order to expose the substrate and create the desired optical effect. Depending on the material used for the substrate, the exposure is then developed, if necessary, and processed to generate a master for the OVD. The OVD can then be replicated in order to provide authentic resultant products or articles, such as optical discs.

Optically variable device mastering system, method of authenticating articles employing the same, and resultant article

A method is provided for mastering optically variable devices (OVDs) used to authenticate optical discs. The method generally includes the steps of providing a laser beam recorder (LBR), introducing a substrate to the LBR, and exposing a portion of the substrate to the LBR. The mastering system thus includes the LBR, which has a laser that emits a beam, a processor or computer for programming or otherwise controlling the beam in order to expose the substrate and create the desired optical effect. Depending on the material used for the substrate, the exposure is then developed, if necessary, and processed to generate a master for the OVD. The OVD can then be replicated in order to provide authentic resultant products or articles, such as optical discs.

Optisch variables vorrichtungssteuersystem, verfahren zur authentifizierung von artikeln damit und daraus entstandener artikel

Method for storing data on an optical recording medium

The invention relates to a method for storing data in a prerecorded area of an optical recording medium, and to an optical recording medium having at least one prerecorded area in which data is stored according to the method. It is an object to propose a method for storing data in a prerecorded area of an optical recording medium using pits and lands, whereby the signal obtained from the pits and lands is compatible with a high frequency modulated groove signal. According to the invention, the pits and lands adjacent to bit cell signal transitions are arranged in a predefined manner, either in a fixed recurring sequence of pits and lands or symmetrically to the bit cell signal transitions.

Method for storing data on an optical recording medium

The invention relates to a method for storing data in a prerecorded area of an optical recording medium, and to an optical recording medium having at least one prerecorded area in which data is stored according to the method.It is an object to propose a method for storing data in a prerecorded area of an optical recording medium using pits (6) and lands ( 7), whereby the signal obtained from the pits ( 6) and lands (7) is compatible with a high frequency modulated groove signal.According to the invention, the pits ( 6) and lands( 7) adjacent to bit cell signal transitions( 1, 2, 3, 4) are arranged in a predefined manner, either in a fixed recurring sequence of pits 6) and lands (7) or symmetrically to the bit cell signal transitions (1, 2, 3, 4).

Method for storing data on an optical recording medium

The invention relates to a method for storing data in a prerecorded area of an optical recording medium, and to an optical recording medium having at least one prerecorded area in which data is stored according to the method.It is an object to propose a method for storing data in a prerecorded area of an optical recording medium using pits (6) and lands ( 7), whereby the signal obtained from the pits ( 6) and lands (7) is compatible with a high frequency modulated groove signal.According to the invention, the pits ( 6) and lands( 7) adjacent to bit cell signal transitions( 1, 2, 3, 4) are arranged in a predefined manner, either in a fixed recurring sequence of pits 6) and lands (7) or symmetrically to the bit cell signal transitions (1, 2, 3, 4).

Method and device for the purpose of determining automatically the differential transmission ratio

Dual metal optical discs

An optical disc having at least two metal-containing layers with different compositions and partially overlapping areal extents in the plane of the disc and method of forming the disc are described. The optical disc with dual metallization exhibits visually distinct regions suitable for use for identification purposes.

Verfahren und gerät zur einstellung einer verstärkung zur erzeugung eines focusfehlersignals

Method for storing data on an optical recording medium

Verfahren zur erkennung eines abbiegevorgangs und fahrerassistenzsystem für kraftfahrzeuge

Verfahren und steuerung zum transport eines bandförmigen aufzeichnungsträgers mit randlochung in einem drucker

Method for storing data on an optical recording medium

The invention relates to a method for storing data in a prerecorded area of an optical recording medium, and to an optical recording medium having at least one prerecorded area in which data is stored according to the method.It is an object to propose a method for storing data in a prerecorded area of an optical recording medium using pits (6) and lands ( 7), whereby the signal obtained from the pits ( 6) and lands (7) is compatible with a high frequency modulated groove signal.According to the invention, the pits ( 6) and lands( 7) adjacent to bit cell signal transitions( 1, 2, 3, 4) are arranged in a predefined manner, either in a fixed recurring sequence of pits 6) and lands (7) or symmetrically to the bit cell signal transitions (1, 2, 3, 4).

Method for storing data on an optical recording medium

Verfahren und vorrichtung zum seitengerechten transport eines vorbedruckten, bahnförmigen aufzeichnungsträgers in einem drucker

Verfahren und steuerung zum transport eines bandförmigen aufzeichnungsträgers mit randlochung in einem drucker

In einem Verfahren und in einer Steuerung für einen traktorlosen Antrieb (8) in einem elektrografischen Drucker, der Informationen auf einem seitenweise eingeteilten, bandförmigen Aufzeichnungsträger (5) ausgibt, wird in einer Start-Betriebsart festgestellt, ob gelochtes oder ungelochtes Papier in den Drucker eingelegt ist. Ein Aufzeichnungsträger mit Randlochung (21) wird zunächst in Schritten eines Regelungsrasters transportiert, bis es in ein größeres Tranportraster, welches einem Bruchteil des Lochabstandes entspricht, eingepaßt ist. Anschließend wird der Aufzeichnungsträger (5) in einer Normal-Betriebsart in Schritten des Transportrasters transportiert.

Drucksystem sowie verfahren, steuervorrichtung und computerprogrammprodukt mit druckdatenintegritäts überwachung

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Überwachen von vorgedruckten Daten in einem Drucksystem. Erfindungsgemäss werden als Kontrollcode Kontrollzahlen gedruckt, die in einer Kontrollliste enthalten sind. In der Kontrollliste sind die Kontrollzahlen jedoch nicht numerisch aufeinander folgend sortiert, sondern in einer beliebigen Reihenfolge mit einer möglichst hohen Entropie angeordnet. Am Ausdruck wird überprüft, ob die Kontrollzahlen in der gleichen Reihenfolge wie in der Kontrollliste gedruckt worden sind. Hierdurch ist es möglich, Kontrollzahlen mit wenig Stellen, insbesondere sogar einstellige Binärzahlen, zu verwenden. Die Kontrollzahlen können entweder durch gespeicherte Kontrolllisten zur Verfügung gestellt werden oder die Kontrolllisten können mittels eines entsprechenden Verfahrens erzeugt werden. Ein bevorzugtes Verfahren ist das LFSR-Verfahren, da hiermit Kontrollzahlen erzeugt werden, die geeignet sind, dass aus den Kontrollzahlen tatsächlich die Seitenzahlen berechnet werden.

Drucksystem sowie verfahren und computerprogrammprodukt mit druckdatenintegritäts überwachung

Fin-Leitungs-Oszillator

Verfahren und vorrichtung zum transport eines vorbedruckten, bahnförmigen aufzeichnungsträgers in einem druckgerät

In einem Verfahren und in einer Vorrichtung zum Steuern eines Antriebsaggregats (13), das in einem elektrofotografischen Drucker einen bahnförmigen, seitenweise vorbedruckten Aufzeichnungsträger (5) transportiert, wird ein Sensor auf eine regelmässig wiederkehrende Marke (109) des Aufzeichnungsträgers (5) sensibilisiert. Während dem Druckbetrieb wird der Aufzeichnungsträger (5) vom Sensor (59) fortlaufend abgetastet und die Transportgeschwindigkeit des Aufzeichnungsträgers (5) mit den abgetasteten Sensorsignalen geregelt.

光記録媒体への記録方法

【課題】本発明は、光記録媒体への記録方法、該方法に適した光記録媒体及び該方法又は該光記録媒体を用いた光記録媒体への記録装置に関する。 【解決手段】本発明によると、記録処理は、例えば固定装置での光記録媒体の事前記録（１１）と、例えば携帯装置での低いパワーでの記録法による光記録媒体の記録（１３）との２つのタスクに分離される。 【選択図】図２