A method and system for detecting the end of a tape within a tape drive system, wherein the tape drive system includes a take-up reel and a supply reel upon which the tape is wound. The tape is driven through the tape drive system at a closed loop velocity. A tension transducer located in a path of the...http://www.google.com.tw/patents/US6188536?utm_source=gb-gplus-share專利 US6188536 - Method and system for detecting the end of a tape within a magnetic tape drive