17831350. MEMORY BLOCK CHARACTERISTIC DETERMINATION simplified abstract (Micron Technology, Inc.)

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MEMORY BLOCK CHARACTERISTIC DETERMINATION

Organization Name

Micron Technology, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Zhongyuan Lu

Niccolo' Righetti of Boise ID (US)

MEMORY BLOCK CHARACTERISTIC DETERMINATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17831350 titled 'MEMORY BLOCK CHARACTERISTIC DETERMINATION

Simplified Explanation

The abstract of the patent application describes a method for determining the temperature of memory blocks in a memory device and allocating them for data storage based on their temperature.

  • The method involves allocating memory blocks for data storage in a memory device.
  • The temperature of each memory block is measured.
  • If the temperature of a memory block exceeds a threshold operational temperature, it is allocated for data storage.
  • The method helps in optimizing the allocation of memory blocks based on their temperature.

Potential Applications

This technology can have various applications in the field of memory devices and data storage systems, including:

  • Computer systems and servers that require efficient memory allocation.
  • Data centers where temperature management is crucial for optimal performance.
  • Mobile devices and smartphones to improve memory usage and prevent overheating.

Problems Solved

The technology addresses the following problems:

  • Inefficient memory allocation in memory devices.
  • Overheating of memory blocks, which can lead to performance degradation or failure.
  • Lack of a systematic approach to optimize memory allocation based on temperature.

Benefits

The technology offers several benefits:

  • Improved performance and reliability of memory devices.
  • Efficient utilization of memory blocks based on their temperature.
  • Prevention of overheating and potential damage to memory blocks.
  • Enhanced overall system performance and energy efficiency.


Original Abstract Submitted

Bake temperatures for memory blocks can be determined as part of an operation to allocate memory blocks for us by a memory device. If a temperature of a particular memory block among the plurality of memory blocks meets or exceeds a threshold operational temperature corresponding to a memory device containing the plurality of memory blocks, the particular memory block can be allocated for receipt and/or storage of data.