Initiating memory wear leveling
US7913032B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 25, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2212/7211
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and processes may use a host and an external host. The host may be a portable device that includes a memory, a memory controller, and a communication interface for communication with the external host. The portable device may receive a command signal from the external host and initiate a predetermined amount of wear leveling in response to the command signal.
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