Patent ID: 7365531
Filing Date: 2008-04-29
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for assessing read/write head function comprising: a rotator for rotating a media, said media a tape for containing a signal having a value, said value for a function of said read/write head being assessed, said rotator integrated with and operable in conjunction with said apparatus; a proximator for proximalizing said media to said read/write head, said proximator integrated with and operable in conjunction with said apparatus; a writer integrated with and operable in conjunction with said apparatus, said writer for writing said signal upon said media, said signal emitting said value of said function, said signal detectable by a reader of said read/write head; and an interface integrated and operable with said apparatus, said interface for providing removable orientation of said read/write head in an assessing position, said assessing position prior to coupling of said read/write head to an HGA (head gimble assembly), said assessing position enabling a reader of said read/write head to detect said signal upon rotation of said signal through said assessing position.