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Recycled version number values in flash memory

US9053005B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 2, 2008
Grant dateJun 9, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2212/7209
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Various embodiments include methods, apparatus, and systems for assigning a plurality of version number values to instances of a logical entity of a memory device. Each version number value of the plurality version number values may be separately assigned to one of the instances of the logical entity. The version number values may be recycled after the plurality of version number values are assigned. Other embodiments including additional methods, apparatus, and systems are disclosed.

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