Patent ID: 6725350
Filing Date: 2004-04-20
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A method to increase the storage capacity of a data storage medium, comprising the steps of:providing a first data storage device comprising a fixed device architecture, wherein said first data storage device is capable of operating in a default capacity mode or in an extended capacity mode, wherein said first data storage device is capable of switching between said default capacity mode and said extended capacity mode, and wherein said default capacity mode utilizes a 22 bit blockid format and said extended capacity mode utilizes a 32 bit blockid format; providing a designated data storage medium; providing designated information; removeably disposing said designated data storage medium in said first data storage device; receiving a request to record said designated information on said designated data storage medium using said extended capacity mode; switching said first data storage device to said extended capacity mode; and recording said designated information on said designated data storage medium using said extended capacity mode.