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Selective write-once-memory encoding in a flash based disk cache memory

US8914570B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 2012
Grant dateDec 16, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D10/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In a method for storing data in a flash memory array, the flash memory array includes a plurality of physical pages. The method includes receiving a request to perform a data access operation through a communication bus. The request includes data and a logical page address. The method further includes allocating one or more physical pages of the flash memory array to perform the data access operation. The method further includes, based on a historical usage data of the flash memory array, selectively encoding the data contained in the logical page into the one or more physical pages.

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