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Storage device, computer system, and data writing method

US7779199B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 18, 2006
Grant dateAug 17, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2028

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

Abstract

A storage device that includes: a flash memory device being a main storage medium; a cache memory for use for the flash memory device; and a control circuit. In the storage device, based on a write command and address information provided from outside, the control circuit selects either the flash memory device or the cache memory as a writing destination of input data.

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