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Method for selecting a data block to be collected in GC and storage device thereof

US12360697B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 2022
Grant dateJul 15, 2025
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Expiry dateOct 22, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F12/02
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present application relates to a garbage collection method and a storage device for reducing write amplification. A method for selecting a data block to be collected in garbage collection, including: obtaining, according to a first selection policy, a first data block to be collected; determining, according to a first rejection policy, whether to refuse to collect the first data block to be collected; and if according to the first rejection policy, rejection to collect of the first data block to be collected is determined, not performing garbage collection on the first data block to be collected.

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