In their continuing quest to resurrect the use of high-capacity Blu-ray discs and give them a second life in data centers, Sony scientists have created an innovative new disc storage device. The patent, which was recently awarded to Sony, details new equipment for long-term storage and easier retrieval of high-capacity optical media, such as Blu-ray. In accordance with the present patent, Sony had previously provided a disc storage apparatus capable of storing up to 64 discs in four rows of 16 discs each. However, there was a major flaw in the design: while the device made it easier for transport robots to remove and mount the disks, tilting it during use would cause the disks to jump and scatter.