Handling errors during device bootup from a non-volatile memory
US8589730B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 31, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/1433
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for handling errors during device bootup from a non-volatile memory (“NVM”). A NVM interface of an electronic device can be configured to detect errors and maintain an error log in volatile memory while the device is being booted up. Once device bootup has completed, a NVM driver of the electronic device can be configured to correct the detected errors using the error log. For example, the electronic device can move data to more reliable blocks and/or retire blocks that are close to failure, thereby improving overall device reliability.
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