Allocating memory usage based on quality metrics
    1.
    发明授权
    Allocating memory usage based on quality metrics 有权
    根据质量指标分配内存使用情况

    公开(公告)号:US09058281B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-16

    申请号:US13486761

    申请日:2012-06-01

    IPC分类号: G06F12/00 G06F12/08

    摘要: A tiered memory system includes a memory controller for a primary memory and a secondary memory, where the secondary memory is used as a cache for the primary memory. The memory controller is configured to cause redundant data that is stored in the primary memory of the memory system to be stored in first memory locations of the secondary memory. The controller causes data that is not stored in the primary memory to be stored in second memory locations of the secondary memory. The second memory locations have at least one of lower bit error rate and higher access speed than the first memory locations.

    摘要翻译: 分层存储器系统包括用于主存储器和次存储器的存储器控​​制器,其中辅存储器用作主存储器的高速缓存。 存储器控制器被配置为使得存储在存储器系统的主存储器中的冗余数据被存储在辅助存储器的第一存储器位置中。 控制器使未存储在主存储器中的数据存储在辅助存储器的第二存储单元中。 第二存储器位置具有比第一存储器位置更低的误码率和更高的存取速度中的至少一个。

    Background deduplication of data sets in a memory
    2.
    发明授权
    Background deduplication of data sets in a memory 有权
    内存中数据集的背景重复数据删除

    公开(公告)号:US08930612B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-01-06

    申请号:US13485455

    申请日:2012-05-31

    IPC分类号: G06F12/02 G06F3/06

    摘要: Apparatus and method for data management in a memory, such as but not limited to a flash memory array. In accordance with some embodiments, a plurality of data sets in a memory are identified as having a common data content and different physical addresses in the memory. A selected one of the data sets is marked as valid data and the remaining data sets are marked as stale data responsive to evaluation of at least one variable parameter associated with the physical addresses at which the data sets are respectively stored.

    摘要翻译: 存储器中的数据管理的装置和方法,例如但不限于闪存阵列。 根据一些实施例,存储器中的多个数据集被识别为在存储器中具有公共数据内容和不同的物理地址。 所选择的一个数据集被标记为有效数据,并且响应于与分别存储数据集的物理地址相关联的至少一个可变参数的评估,将剩余的数据集标记为陈旧的数据。

    DYNAMIC FORMATION OF GARBAGE COLLECTION UNITS IN A MEMORY
    3.
    发明申请
    DYNAMIC FORMATION OF GARBAGE COLLECTION UNITS IN A MEMORY 审中-公开
    动态形成记忆中的收集单元

    公开(公告)号:US20140052897A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-02-20

    申请号:US13588716

    申请日:2012-08-17

    IPC分类号: G06F12/02 G06F12/00

    CPC分类号: G06F12/0246 G06F2212/7205

    摘要: Method and apparatus for managing data in a memory, such as but not limited to a flash memory. In accordance with some embodiments, a memory is provided with a plurality of addressable data storage blocks which are arranged into a first set of garbage collection units (GCUs). The blocks are rearranged into a different, second set of GCUs responsive to parametric performance of the blocks.

    摘要翻译: 用于管理存储器中的数据的方法和装置,例如但不限于闪速存储器。 根据一些实施例,存储器被提供有多个可寻址数据存储块,其被布置成第一组垃圾收集单元(GCU)。 响应于块的参数性能,块被重新排列成不同的第二组GCU。

    BACKGROUND DEDUPLICATION OF DATA SETS IN A MEMORY
    4.
    发明申请
    BACKGROUND DEDUPLICATION OF DATA SETS IN A MEMORY 有权
    数据集在存储器中的背景化

    公开(公告)号:US20130326115A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-05

    申请号:US13485455

    申请日:2012-05-31

    IPC分类号: G06F12/02

    摘要: Apparatus and method for data management in a memory, such as but not limited to a flash memory array. In accordance with some embodiments, a plurality of data sets in a memory are identified as having a common data content and different physical addresses in the memory. A selected one of the data sets is marked as valid data and the remaining data sets are marked as stale data responsive to evaluation of at least one variable parameter associated with the physical addresses at which the data sets are respectively stored.

    摘要翻译: 存储器中的数据管理的装置和方法,例如但不限于闪存阵列。 根据一些实施例,存储器中的多个数据集被识别为在存储器中具有公共数据内容和不同的物理地址。 所选择的一个数据集被标记为有效数据,并且响应于与分别存储数据集的物理地址相关联的至少一个可变参数的评估,将剩余的数据集标记为陈旧的数据。

    Parametric Tracking to Manage Read Disturbed Data
    5.
    发明申请
    Parametric Tracking to Manage Read Disturbed Data 有权
    参数跟踪来管理读取干扰数据

    公开(公告)号:US20130258770A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-03

    申请号:US13438446

    申请日:2012-04-03

    IPC分类号: G11C16/26

    摘要: Method and apparatus for managing data in a memory, such as a flash memory array. In accordance with various embodiments, data are stored in a first location in a memory, and read from the first location a selected number of times. At least one parameter associated with the first location is measured after the data are read the selected number of times. The data are thereafter migrated to a second location in the memory responsive to the measured parameter indicating a presence of read disturbance in the data in the first location.

    摘要翻译: 用于管理诸如闪存阵列的存储器中的数据的方法和装置。 根据各种实施例,将数据存储在存储器中的第一位置,并从第一位置读取选定次数。 在数据读取所选择的次数之后,测量与第一位置相关联的至少一个参数。 此后,数据将根据测量的参数迁移到存储器中的第二位置,该参数指示在第一位置的数据中存在读取干扰。

    ALLOCATING MEMORY USAGE BASED ON QUALITY METRICS
    6.
    发明申请
    ALLOCATING MEMORY USAGE BASED ON QUALITY METRICS 有权
    基于质量标准分配内存使用

    公开(公告)号:US20130326116A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-05

    申请号:US13486761

    申请日:2012-06-01

    IPC分类号: G06F12/02 G06F12/08

    摘要: A tiered memory system includes a memory controller for a primary memory and a secondary memory, where the secondary memory is used as a cache for the primary memory. The memory controller is configured to cause redundant data that is stored in the primary memory of the memory system to be stored in first memory locations of the secondary memory. The controller causes data that is not stored in the primary memory to be stored in second memory locations of the secondary memory. The second memory locations have at least one of lower bit error rate and higher access speed than the first memory locations.

    摘要翻译: 分层存储器系统包括用于主存储器和次存储器的存储器控​​制器,其中辅存储器用作主存储器的高速缓存。 存储器控制器被配置为使得存储在存储器系统的主存储器中的冗余数据被存储在辅助存储器的第一存储器位置中。 控制器使未存储在主存储器中的数据存储在辅助存储器的第二存储单元中。 第二存储器位置具有比第一存储器位置更低的误码率和更高的存取速度中的至少一个。

    MULTI-LEVEL CELL (MLC) UPDATE WITH PROTECTED MODE CAPABILITY
    7.
    发明申请
    MULTI-LEVEL CELL (MLC) UPDATE WITH PROTECTED MODE CAPABILITY 有权
    具有保护模式能力的多级单元(MLC)更新

    公开(公告)号:US20130322169A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-05

    申请号:US13485503

    申请日:2012-05-31

    IPC分类号: G11C16/22 G11C16/04

    摘要: Method and apparatus for managing data in a memory, such as a flash memory array. In accordance with some embodiments, a first block of data is written to a group of memory cells at a first memory location in single-level cell (SLC) mode. The first block of data is copied from the first memory location to a group of memory cells at a second memory location to provide a backup copy of the first block of data during a protected mode of operation. A second block of data is subsequently overwritten to the group of memory cells at the first memory location so that the first memory location stores both the first and second blocks of data in multi-level cell (MLC) mode.

    摘要翻译: 用于管理诸如闪存阵列的存储器中的数据的方法和装置。 根据一些实施例,在单级单元(SLC)模式中的第一存储单元处将第一数据块写入一组存储单元。 第一数据块在第二存储器位置从第一存储器位置复制到一组存储器单元,以在保护操作模式期间提供第一数据块的备份副本。 第二数据块随后被重写到第一存储器位置处的存储器单元组,使得第一存储器位置以多电平单元(MLC)模式存储第一和第二数据块。

    Multi-level cell (MLC) update with protected mode capability
    9.
    发明授权
    Multi-level cell (MLC) update with protected mode capability 有权
    具有保护模式功能的多级单元(MLC)更新

    公开(公告)号:US08923045B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-30

    申请号:US13485503

    申请日:2012-05-31

    摘要: Method and apparatus for managing data in a memory, such as a flash memory array. In accordance with some embodiments, a first block of data is written to a group of memory cells at a first memory location in single-level cell (SLC) mode. The first block of data is copied from the first memory location to a group of memory cells at a second memory location to provide a backup copy of the first block of data during a protected mode of operation. A second block of data is subsequently overwritten to the group of memory cells at the first memory location so that the first memory location stores both the first and second blocks of data in multi-level cell (MLC) mode.

    摘要翻译: 用于管理诸如闪存阵列的存储器中的数据的方法和装置。 根据一些实施例,在单级单元(SLC)模式中的第一存储单元处将第一数据块写入一组存储单元。 第一数据块在第二存储器位置从第一存储器位置复制到一组存储器单元,以在保护操作模式期间提供第一数据块的备份副本。 第二数据块随后被重写到第一存储器位置处的存储器单元组,使得第一存储器位置以多电平单元(MLC)模式存储第一和第二数据块。

    Parametric tracking to manage read disturbed data
    10.
    发明授权
    Parametric tracking to manage read disturbed data 有权
    参数跟踪来管理读取的干扰数据

    公开(公告)号:US08811074B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-19

    申请号:US13438446

    申请日:2012-04-03

    IPC分类号: G11C16/04 G11C16/34

    摘要: Method and apparatus for managing data in a memory, such as a flash memory array. In accordance with various embodiments, data are stored in a first location in a memory, and read from the first location a selected number of times. At least one parameter associated with the first location is measured after the data are read the selected number of times. The data are thereafter migrated to a second location in the memory responsive to the measured parameter indicating a presence of read disturbance in the data in the first location.

    摘要翻译: 用于管理诸如闪存阵列的存储器中的数据的方法和装置。 根据各种实施例,将数据存储在存储器中的第一位置,并从第一位置读取选定次数。 在数据读取所选择的次数之后,测量与第一位置相关联的至少一个参数。 此后,数据将根据测量的参数迁移到存储器中的第二位置,该参数指示在第一位置的数据中存在读取干扰。