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System and method for selecting command for execution in HDD based on benefit

US7376784B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 26, 2004
Grant dateMay 20, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 9, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F3/0676
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Commands in a queue in a hard disk drive (HDD) are selected based on a benefit of providing either an optimized throughput or an optimized number of commands per second execution, as opposed to a simple shortest access time first (SATF) selection method.

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