Predictive block allocation in a flash device
US9684463B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 14, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2212/7211
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Predictive block allocation in a flash device, where the flash device includes a plurality of blocks may include: receiving a request to store data to the flash device; determining, in dependence upon one or more characteristics of the data, a usage prediction value for the data; determining, in dependence upon the usage prediction value for the data and upon wear levels for the plurality of blocks, a block from among the plurality of blocks; and; and storing the data in the block of the plurality of blocks.
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