Patent ID: 6778205
Filing Date: 2004-08-17
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
An apparatus suitable for use in an optical disc drive having a read laser mechanism and a write laser mechanism, the apparatus comprising:a layer of support material having a first surface and a second surface; a multiple-layer data storage structure suitable for storing data in a format that can be read by said read laser mechanism, said multiple-layer data storage structure being arranged on said first surface; a layer of labeling material arranged on said second surface, said layer of labeling material having at least one color; and at least one layer of substantially opaque material arranged on said layer of labeling material, said at least one layer of substantially opaque material being configured to be written to by said write laser mechanism such that selected portions of said layer of labeling material are made visible through said at least one layer of substantially opaque material during a labeling process.