Optical Storage System For Small Software Package Distribution

Paul J. Wehrenberg

doi:10.1117/12.946442

12 April 1985 Optical Storage System For Small Software Package Distribution

Paul J. Wehrenberg

Proceedings Volume 0529, Optical Mass Data Storage I; (1985) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.946442
Event: 1985 Los Angeles Technical Symposium, 1985, Los Angeles, United States

Abstract

This paper describes an optical mass storage system being developed for extremely low cost distribution of small software packages. The structure of the media, design of the optical playback system, and some aspects of mastering and media production are discussed. This read only system is designed solely for the purpose of down loading code in a spooling fashion from the media to the host machine. The media is configured as a plastic card with dimensions 85 mm x 12 mm x 2mm. Each data region on a card is a rectangle 1.33 mm x 59.4 mm which carries up to 64 KB of user data. Cost estimates for production are $0.06 per card for the media and $38.00 for the playback device. The mastering process for the production tooling uses photolithography techniques and can provide production tooling within a few hours of software release. The playback mechanism is rugged and small, and does not require the use of any electromechanical servos.

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Paul J. Wehrenberg "Optical Storage System For Small Software Package Distribution", Proc. SPIE 0529, Optical Mass Data Storage I, (12 April 1985); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.946442

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