Solid state drive optimizer
US8086819B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 3, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2212/1016
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for optimizing a solid state drive is described. The method involves determining whether a free space fragment on the SSD is smaller than the threshold fragment size. If the free space fragment on the SSD is smaller than the threshold fragment size, eliminating the free space fragment. If the free space fragment on the SSD is not smaller than the threshold fragment size, retaining the free space fragment for storing data. Elimination of the free space fragments smaller than the threshold fragment size results in a fewer number of free space fragments being used when writing to the SSD, allowing for improved SSD performance.
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