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Selective retirement of blocks

US8411519B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 23, 2010
Grant dateApr 2, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2029/0411
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for selectively retiring blocks based on refresh events of those blocks. In addition to refresh events, other criteria may be applied in making a decision whether to retire a block. By applying the criteria, the system is able to selectively retire blocks that may otherwise continue to be refreshed.

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