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Storage system and method for grouping blocks based on deterministic data patterns

US9846554B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 4, 2016
Grant dateDec 19, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 4, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C29/80
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A storage system and method for generating block allocation groups based on deterministic data patterns are provided. A storage system is provided comprising a memory comprising a plurality of blocks and a controller. The controller is configured to infer characteristics of the memory from data patterns of data stored in the plurality of blocks; and group the plurality of blocks based on the inferred characteristics of the memory.

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