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Atomic resolution storage device configured as a redundant array of independent storage devices

US6671778B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 3, 2001
Grant dateDec 30, 2003
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Expiry dateDec 25, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D10/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A redundant array of independent storage devices is disclosed herein. The redundant storage device includes one or more atomic resolution storage devices and a control system. The atomic resolution storage device is configured to communicate with the control system as a redundant array of independent storage devices. Each atomic resolution storage device is a non-volatile memory component including a plurality of electron emitters, a medium having medium partitions, and a plurality of micromovers wherein each micromover is independently operable to move a medium partition relative to one or more electron emitters for redundant reading and writing of data at the media.

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