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Initiating memory wear leveling

US8677057B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 22, 2011
Grant dateMar 18, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 9, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2212/7211
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and processes may use a host and an external host. The host may be a portable device that includes a memory, a memory controller, and a communication interface for communication with the external host. The portable device may receive a command signal from the external host and initiate a predetermined amount of wear leveling in response to the command signal.

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