Indicators for storage cells
US9274709B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 30, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F12/0246
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques for indicators for storage cells are provided. In one aspect, an indicator is provided that indicates if a portion of storage cells of a storage device contains a pre-defined value. In another aspect, a range of storage cells are initialized to a known value. An indicator may be set to indicate the range of storage cells has been initialized to the known value. In yet another aspect, a request for the indicator may be sent to a storage device. Based on the indicator, initialization of the storage device may be bypassed.
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