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RAM disk using non-volatile random access memory

US9852069B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 2016
Grant dateDec 26, 2017
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C13/0004
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system are disclosed. In one embodiment the method includes allocating several memory locations within a phase change memory and switch (PCMS) memory to be utilized as a Random Access Memory (RAM) Disk. The RAM Disk is created for use by a software application running in a computer system. The method also includes mapping at least a portion of the allocated amount of PCMS memory to the software application address space. Finally, the method also grants the software application direct access to at least a portion of the allocated amount of the PCMS memory.

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