18186203. MEMORY CONTROLLER AND STORAGE DEVICE INCLUDING SAME simplified abstract (SK hynix Inc.)
Contents
- 1 MEMORY CONTROLLER AND STORAGE DEVICE INCLUDING SAME
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 MEMORY CONTROLLER AND STORAGE DEVICE INCLUDING SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
MEMORY CONTROLLER AND STORAGE DEVICE INCLUDING SAME
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jae Yeon Won of Gyeonggi-do (KR)
Cheon Ok Jeong of Gyeonggi-do (KR)
MEMORY CONTROLLER AND STORAGE DEVICE INCLUDING SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18186203 titled 'MEMORY CONTROLLER AND STORAGE DEVICE INCLUDING SAME
Simplified Explanation
The present disclosure describes a storage device with a memory device that has a namespace divided into zones, a cache memory storing media encryption keys for different key tags, an encryptor that encrypts data based on a media encryption key corresponding to a key tag in a write command from a host, and a write operation controller that stores the encrypted data in the memory device. The media encryption key is generated using a first media encryption key from the host and a Root of Trust (RoT) from the encryptor.
- Memory device with zones in namespace
- Cache memory storing media encryption keys for key tags
- Encryptor encrypting data based on key tag in write command
- Write operation controller storing encrypted data in memory device
- Media encryption key generated from first media encryption key and RoT
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in secure data storage systems, cloud storage services, and data centers where data encryption and protection are crucial.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of securing data during storage and transfer by encrypting it with unique media encryption keys based on specific key tags.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include enhanced data security, protection against unauthorized access, and efficient encryption and storage processes.
Potential Commercial Applications
One potential commercial application of this technology could be in the development of secure storage solutions for businesses, government agencies, and other organizations that handle sensitive data.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be existing data encryption methods used in storage devices and cloud services to protect data from unauthorized access.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to existing data encryption methods in terms of performance and security?
This article does not provide a direct comparison between this technology and existing data encryption methods in terms of performance and security.
What are the potential limitations or vulnerabilities of this technology in terms of data security?
This article does not address the potential limitations or vulnerabilities of this technology in terms of data security.
Original Abstract Submitted
The present disclosure relates to a storage device including a memory device to which a namespace including a plurality of zones is applied, a cache memory caching a media encryption key corresponding to each of a plurality of key tags, an encryptor encrypting data subject to a write request in response to a command input from a host by using a media encryption key corresponding to a key tag included in the command, and outputting encrypted data, and a write operation controller controlling the memory device to store the encrypted data in the memory device, wherein the media encryption key is a second media encryption key generated based on a first media encryption key provided from the host and a Root of Trust (RoT) generated from the encryptor.
