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Persistent memory manipulation using EFI

US7574593B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 2004
Grant dateAug 11, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 12, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/4403
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems, methodologies, media, and other embodiments associated with performing a manipulation of a persistent memory using an extensible firmware interface are described. One exemplary method embodiment includes selectively refreshing a persistent memory from an EFI level application and providing to a user level application a signal concerning the persistent memory refreshing.

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