A method of storing data on a storage device is disclosed. The method includes receiving data at a storage device containing the storage media, adding error correction code to the received data, generating additional error correction information based upon an amount of free space on the storage media,...http://www.google.de/patents/US7386754?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7386754 - Method and apparatus to improve magnetic disc drive reliability using excess un-utilized capacity
