Method and memory device for generating a time estimate
US8751855B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2151
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and memory device for generating a time estimate are provided. In one embodiment, a memory device generates a time estimate from time stamps in file system metadata for a plurality of files stored in the memory device and uses the time estimate to perform a time-based activity in the memory device. In another embodiment, a memory device generates a time estimate from time stamps stored in a plurality of files stored in the memory device and uses the time estimate to perform a time-based activity in the memory device. In yet another embodiment, a memory device obtains a plurality of time stamps, selects one or more of the plurality of time stamps based on validity rankings, generates a time estimate from the selected time stamp(s), and uses the time estimate to perform a time-based activity in the memory device.
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