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Non-volatile data storage system and data storaging method

US7117328B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 10, 2004
Grant dateOct 3, 2006
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Expiry dateJan 6, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F12/1433
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

This invention realizes separate control for each memory area. A memory unit is structured by including a semiconductor memory device capable of memorizing information, the aforementioned memory device is divided into plural memory areas logically and also management table, which is capable of controlling separately each aforementioned memory area for accessing from the outside, is tabled, control information, which prohibits accessing the prescribed memory area of the aforementioned plural memory areas, is provided in the aforementioned management information, and it is prohibited to access the specified memory area from the outside in accordance with control information.

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