Open architecture flash driver
US7533214B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S707/99955
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A flash driver architecture openly compatible to operate as interface between most types of file systems and flash memory media regardless of the manufacturer. The flash driver includes a flash abstraction logic that serves as a manager for operating characteristics that are common to the plurality of different types flash memory media. The flash driver may also include a programmable flash medium logic that performs more specific operations in direct communication with the flash memory medium. A user/manufacturer of a computer device can optimally select a set of programmable entry points associated with the flash medium logic to ensure congruent and seamless operation between the file system and flash memory medium selected by the user/manufacturer of the computer.
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