Implementation of In-System Programming to Update Firmware 0n Memory Cards
    73.
    发明申请
    Implementation of In-System Programming to Update Firmware 0n Memory Cards 有权
    实现在系统内编程更新固件0n存储卡

    公开(公告)号:US20070234341A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-10-04

    申请号:US11758449

    申请日:2007-06-05

    IPC分类号: G06F9/44

    CPC分类号: G06F8/65

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for efficiently enabling firmware associated with a flash memory card to be updated are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, a method for updating firmware associated with a memory storage device includes providing new firmware to a host and sending the new firmware from the host to a reader which communicates with the host. The reader interfaces with the memory storage device which includes installed firmware. The method also includes sending the new firmware from the reader to the memory storage device, and incorporating the new firmware into the memory storage device such that the new firmware at least partially replaces the installed firmware. In one embodiment, the method further includes embedding the new firmware into a first command. In such an embodiment, sending the new firmware from the host to the reader includes sending the first command from the host to the reader.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于有效地实现与更新闪存卡相关联的固件的方法和装置。 根据本发明的一个方面,一种用于更新与存储器存储设备相关联的固件的方法包括向主机提供新的固件并将新固件从主机发送到与主机通信的读取器。 读卡器与包括已安装固件的存储器设备接口。 该方法还包括将新固件从读取器发送到存储器存储设备,并将新固件合并到存储器存储设备中,使得新固件至少部分地替代已安装的固件。 在一个实施例中,该方法还包括将新固件嵌入到第一命令中。 在这样的实施例中,将新固件从主机发送到读取器包括将第一命令从主机发送到读取器。

    Power Management Block for Use in a Non-Volatile Memory System
    75.
    发明申请
    Power Management Block for Use in a Non-Volatile Memory System 有权
    用于非易失性存储器系统的电源管理块

    公开(公告)号:US20070106919A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-05-10

    申请号:US11616687

    申请日:2006-12-27

    IPC分类号: G06F1/00

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for enabling a power up process of a non-volatile memory to occur efficiently are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, a method for utilizing a memory system that has a non-volatile memory with at least one reserved memory area includes providing power to the memory system, initializing the non-volatile memory, and writing a first signature into the reserved memory area. The first signature is arranged to indicate that the memory system was successfully initialized. In one embodiment, the method also includes executing a power down process on the memory system, and writing a second signature into the reserved memory area which indicates that the power down process has been executed.

    摘要翻译: 公开了使非易失性存储器的加电过程有效发生的方法和装置。 根据本发明的一个方面,一种利用具有至少一个保留存储区域的非易失性存储器的存储器系统的方法包括向存储器系统提供电力,初始化非易失性存储器以及写入第一签名 进入保留的内存区域。 第一个签名被安排为指示内存系统已成功初始化。 在一个实施例中,该方法还包括对存储器系统执行停电处理,以及将第二签名写入到指示已经执行掉电处理的保留存储器区域中。

    System and Method for Booting from a Non-Volatile Application and File Storage Device
    76.
    发明申请
    System and Method for Booting from a Non-Volatile Application and File Storage Device 有权
    从非易失性应用程序和文件存储设备引导的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070101046A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-05-03

    申请号:US11613907

    申请日:2006-12-20

    IPC分类号: G06F12/00

    CPC分类号: G06F9/4403

    摘要: A system for booting a microprocessor controlled system wherein a basic interface between the processor and peripheral devices is copied from an application and file storage device into random access memory without usage of the microprocessor or need for a non-volatile code storage device.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于启动微处理器控制系统的系统,其中处理器和外围设备之间的基本接口从应用和文件存储设备复制到随机存取存储器中而不使用微处理器或者需要非易失性代码存储设备。

    Devices, systems, and methods for reshaping a heart valve annulus
    78.
    发明申请
    Devices, systems, and methods for reshaping a heart valve annulus 审中-公开
    用于重塑心脏瓣膜环的装置,系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20060106456A9

    公开(公告)日:2006-05-18

    申请号:US10677104

    申请日:2003-10-01

    IPC分类号: A61F2/24

    摘要: Devices, systems, and methods employ an implant that is sized and configured to attach to the annulus of a dysfunctional heart valve annulus. In use, the implant extends across the major axis of the annulus above and/or along the valve annulus. The implant reshapes the major axis dimension and/or other surrounding anatomic structures. The implant restores to the heart valve annulus and leaflets a more functional anatomic shape and tension. The more functional anatomic shape and tension are conducive to coaptation of the leaflets, which, in turn, reduces retrograde flow or regurgitation. The implant improves function to the valve, without surgically cinching, resecting, and/or fixing in position large portions of a dilated annulus, or without the surgical fixation of ring-like structures.

    摘要翻译: 装置,系统和方法采用尺寸和构造成附着到功能障碍性心脏瓣膜环的环的植入物。 在使用中,植入物跨过瓣膜环上方和/或沿着瓣膜环的环的长轴延伸。 植入物重塑长轴尺寸和/或其他周围的解剖结构。 植入物恢复到心脏瓣膜环,并具有更多功能的解剖形状和张力。 功能更多的解剖形状和张力有利于小叶的接合,这又降低逆行流动或反流。 植入物可以改善瓣膜的功能,而无需外科手术收紧,切除和/或固定在扩张的环的大部分位置,或无环状结构的手术固定。