18516689. METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING MEMORY FOR APPLICATIONS IN A COMPUTING SYSTEM simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING MEMORY FOR APPLICATIONS IN A COMPUTING SYSTEM

Organization Name

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Ganji Manoj Kumar of Bengaluru (IN)

Jaitirth Anthony Jacob of Bengaluru (IN)

Rishabh Raj of Bengaluru (IN)

Vaisakh Punnekkattu Chirayil Sudheesh Babu of Bengaluru (IN)

Renju Chirakarotu Nair of Bengaluru (IN)

Hakryoul Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Shweta Ratanpura of Bengaluru (IN)

Tarun Gopalakrishnan of Bengaluru (IN)

Sriram Shashank of Bengaluru (IN)

Raju Suresh Dixit of Bengaluru (IN)

Youngjoo Jung of Suwon-si (KR)

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING MEMORY FOR APPLICATIONS IN A COMPUTING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18516689 titled 'METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING MEMORY FOR APPLICATIONS IN A COMPUTING SYSTEM

Simplified Explanation

The method described in the abstract is for managing memory for applications in a computing system by monitoring transitions of a selected application between foreground and background during user operation, triggering retention of the application in memory when it moves to the background, compressing memory portions of the application for retention, and restoring the application to the foreground when needed.

• Monitors transitions of selected application between foreground and background
• Triggers retention of application in memory when it moves to background
• Compresses memory portions of the application for retention
• Restores the application to the foreground when required

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in mobile devices, computers, and other electronic devices to optimize memory usage and improve user experience by efficiently managing application memory.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of memory management for applications, ensuring that important applications are retained in memory even when they are not in active use, leading to faster access times and smoother user experience.

Benefits

- Improved memory management - Enhanced user experience - Faster access to applications - Optimal memory usage

Original Abstract Submitted

A method for managing memory for applications in a computing system includes receiving a selection of a preferred application. During user-controlled operation over the application, the transitions of selected application between foreground and background are monitored. A retention of the application in memory is triggered upon a transition of the application to background during the user operation. Retention of the application includes compressing memory portions of the application. Accordingly, the application is retained within the memory based on said compressed memory portions. A requirement to restore the retained application is sensed based on either a user selection or an automatically generated prediction and the application is restored from the retained state back to the foreground.