Patent ID: 7475205
Filing Date: 2009-01-06
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
1. An automated data library system, comprising: a plurality of cartridges, each cartridge including a cartridge memory; at least one cartridge storage slot physically configured to store the plurality of cartridges; and an inventory controller operable to generate an inventory of the plurality of cartridges as stored within the at least one cartridge storage slot, wherein a generation of the inventory of the plurality of cartridges as stored within the at least one cartridge storage slot includes: establishing a first radio frequency communication between a first cartridge memory of a first cartridge and a first antenna associated with a first cartridge storage cell storing the first cartridge; and establishing a second radio frequency communication between a second cartridge memory of a second cartridge and a second antenna associated with a second cartridge storage cell storing the second cartridge; and a flexible cable including the first antenna and the second antennas,