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System boot using NAND flash memory and method thereof

US8185728B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 9, 2007
Grant dateMay 22, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/44573
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method are provided for booting a computing device using a NAND flash memory. Boot code stored in the NAND flash memory is transferred to a RAM for execution by the CPU. Operating system program stored in the NAND flash memory is transferred to a system memory for execution therefrom by the CPU after system boot.

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