Patent ID: 7193803
Filing Date: 2007-03-20
Classification: G06F,G11B

Abstract:
1. A cartridge handling system for initializing a data storage cartridge for tamper resistant write once recording, said data cartridge loaded at said cartridge handling system, said data storage cartridge having a rewritable media; a cartridge memory, said cartridge memory having a section lockable to read-only; and a cartridge shell, said cartridge memory retained in said cartridge shell; said cartridge handling system comprising: a memory interface for writing information to and reading information from said cartridge memory of said data storage cartridge loaded at said cartridge handling system; a read/write system for writing information to and reading information from said rewritable media of said data storage cartridge loaded at said cartridge handling system; and a control system for communicating with said memory interface and to said read/write system, said control system: