Patent ID: 7072576
Filing Date: 2006-07-04
Classification: G06F,G11B,H04N

Abstract:
1. A method of storing information in a data storage system for continuous recording comprising a plurality of storage devices, each of which includes both a temporary storage area and an ordinary recording area, the method comprising: receiving said information; writing a first part of said information to a temporary storage area of a first storage device among said storage devices; during said writing to said first storage device, placing a second storage device among said storage devices in said plurality of storage devices in a state where it is ready to record a second part of said information; writing said second part of said information to a temporary storage area of said second storage device, including ceasing writing of said first part of said information to said first storage device; and subsequent to commencement of writing said second part of said information to said second storage device, placing said first storage device in a stopped state, whereby said information is continuously recorded to said temporary storage areas.