18134096. STORAGE CONTROLLERS PERFORMING RESET OPERATIONS USING SETTING DATA, OPERATING METHODS OF STORAGE CONTROLLERS, AND OPERATING METHODS OF STORAGE DEVICES INCLUDING STORAGE CONTROLLERS simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
Contents
- 1 STORAGE CONTROLLERS PERFORMING RESET OPERATIONS USING SETTING DATA, OPERATING METHODS OF STORAGE CONTROLLERS, AND OPERATING METHODS OF STORAGE DEVICES INCLUDING STORAGE CONTROLLERS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 STORAGE CONTROLLERS PERFORMING RESET OPERATIONS USING SETTING DATA, OPERATING METHODS OF STORAGE CONTROLLERS, AND OPERATING METHODS OF STORAGE DEVICES INCLUDING STORAGE CONTROLLERS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Original Abstract Submitted
STORAGE CONTROLLERS PERFORMING RESET OPERATIONS USING SETTING DATA, OPERATING METHODS OF STORAGE CONTROLLERS, AND OPERATING METHODS OF STORAGE DEVICES INCLUDING STORAGE CONTROLLERS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Youn-Soo Cheon of Suwon-si (KR)
STORAGE CONTROLLERS PERFORMING RESET OPERATIONS USING SETTING DATA, OPERATING METHODS OF STORAGE CONTROLLERS, AND OPERATING METHODS OF STORAGE DEVICES INCLUDING STORAGE CONTROLLERS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18134096 titled 'STORAGE CONTROLLERS PERFORMING RESET OPERATIONS USING SETTING DATA, OPERATING METHODS OF STORAGE CONTROLLERS, AND OPERATING METHODS OF STORAGE DEVICES INCLUDING STORAGE CONTROLLERS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an operating method for a storage controller that communicates with a host and a non-volatile memory device. The method involves counting error bits in a target super block of the memory device, determining if the error count exceeds a reference value, fetching setting data from a latch unit of the memory device, determining if the fetched setting data matches reference setting data of a setting table that indicates the operating environment of the memory device, and sending a reset request to the latch unit if the fetched setting data does not match the reference setting data.
- The method counts error bits in a specific block of the memory device.
- It checks if the error count exceeds a reference value.
- If the error count exceeds the reference value, it fetches setting data from a latch unit.
- It compares the fetched setting data with reference setting data from a setting table.
- If the fetched setting data does not match the reference setting data, it sends a reset request to the latch unit.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Data storage systems: This method can be used in storage controllers for various data storage systems, such as solid-state drives (SSDs) or flash memory devices.
- Error management: The method helps in detecting and managing errors in non-volatile memory devices, improving the reliability and performance of storage systems.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Error detection: The method allows for the detection of errors in specific blocks of non-volatile memory devices, enabling proactive error management.
- Operating environment mismatch: By comparing fetched setting data with reference setting data, the method identifies if the memory device is operating in an environment different from the designed one, allowing for appropriate actions to be taken.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved reliability: By counting error bits and detecting errors, the method helps in identifying potential issues in non-volatile memory devices, leading to improved reliability and data integrity.
- Optimal performance: The ability to fetch and compare setting data ensures that the memory device operates in its intended environment, optimizing its performance and minimizing errors.
Original Abstract Submitted
An operating method of a storage controller which is configured to communicate with a host and with a non-volatile memory device. The method may include: generating an error count by counting a number of first-type error bits of a target super block of the non-volatile memory device, determining whether the error count exceeds a first reference value, fetching setting data from a latch unit of the non-volatile memory device, based on determining that the error count exceeds the first reference value, determining whether reference setting data of a setting table matches the fetched setting data, the reference setting data indicating information about a designed operating environment of the non-volatile memory device, and providing a reset request to the latch unit, based on determining that the reference setting data does not match the fetched setting data.
