Patent ID: 6229659
Filing Date: 2001-05-08
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
A method of storing digital signals containing auxiliary information in each of a plurality of tracks extending over a recording medium comprising the steps of:forming in each track a single storage area for storing data and auxiliary information in that track;dividing said storage area into a plurality of sections each comprising a header portion and a data portion;selecting a section for storage of auxiliary information;generating an item of auxiliary information indicative of logical position on said medium of said selected section, said item of auxiliary information that is indicative of said logical position being capable of specifying at least a Data area and an End of Data (EOD) area, wherein said EOD item of auxiliary information is indicative that the respective section is in an end-of-data recording medium area; andstoring said item of auxiliary information in said header portion of every section within a storage area occupied by said selected section.