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Initiating memory wear leveling

US7913032B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 25, 2007
Grant dateMar 22, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 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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