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Logical address offset in response to detecting a memory formatting operation

US8683173B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 2012
Grant dateMar 25, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2212/7202
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure includes methods, devices, and systems for a logical address offset. One method embodiment includes detecting a memory unit formatting operation. Subsequently, in response to detecting the formatting operation, the method includes inspecting format information on the memory unit, calculating a logical address offset, and applying the offset to a host logical address.

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