Executing applications from a semiconductor nonvolatile memory
US7904897B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 8, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F9/44573
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A processor-based device (e.g., a wireless device) may include a processor and a semiconductor nonvolatile memory to directly execute an application (e.g., an execute-in-place application) using an associated database. Within a flash memory, in one embodiment, an executable program may be separately stored in a non-fragmented manner from a resident database that includes program management information for use in an execution that does not involve a random access memory, saving time and resources.
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