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Error scanning in flash memory

US8356216B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 9, 2012
Grant dateJan 15, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 9, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F11/106
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Various embodiments include methods, apparatus, and systems to scan at least a portion of a memory device for potential errors when a condition for scanning is met. The condition may be dependent on one or more of a number of read operations, a number of write operations, time, and others. Other embodiments including additional methods, apparatus, and systems are disclosed.

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