18242061. Data Storage Device and Method for Predicting Future Read Thresholds simplified abstract (Western Digital Technologies, Inc.)
Contents
- 1 Data Storage Device and Method for Predicting Future Read Thresholds
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Data Storage Device and Method for Predicting Future Read Thresholds - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Abstract
- 1.6 Explanation
- 1.7 Potential Applications
- 1.8 Problems Solved
- 1.9 Benefits
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
Data Storage Device and Method for Predicting Future Read Thresholds
Organization Name
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
Inventor(s)
David Avraham of San Jose CA (US)
Alexander Bazarsky of Holon (IL)
Eran Sharon of Rishon Lezion (IL)
Data Storage Device and Method for Predicting Future Read Thresholds - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18242061 titled 'Data Storage Device and Method for Predicting Future Read Thresholds
Simplified Explanation
Abstract
The patent application describes a method for improving the performance and efficiency of data storage devices by inferring read thresholds in advance and selecting the appropriate one when needed.
Explanation
- The invention focuses on improving the read threshold process in memory devices.
- It proposes inferring multiple read thresholds based on possible memory conditions.
- When the read threshold is required, it is selected from the pre-inferred options based on the current memory conditions.
- This approach aims to enhance latency, throughput, quality of service, power consumption, and reduce errors in data storage devices.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in various data storage devices, including:
- Solid-state drives (SSDs)
- Hard disk drives (HDDs)
- Flash memory devices
- Cloud storage systems
Problems Solved
The patent application addresses the following problems:
- Latency and throughput issues in data storage devices
- Inefficient read threshold selection process
- Power consumption and energy efficiency concerns
- Quality of service and error reduction in memory systems
Benefits
The use of inferred read thresholds and dynamic selection offers several benefits:
- Improved latency and throughput in data storage devices
- Enhanced quality of service and reduced errors
- Reduced power consumption and improved energy efficiency
- Optimized performance and reliability of memory systems
Original Abstract Submitted
Before a read threshold is needed to read a wordline in memory, a data storage device can infer a plurality of read thresholds based on possible conditions of the memory that may exist when the read threshold is eventually needed. When the read threshold is needed, it is selected from the previously-inferred read thresholds based on the current conditions of the memory. This can improve latency and throughput, improve quality of service, reduce power consumption, and reduce errors.
