17884429. SUSPENDING OPERATIONS OF A MEMORY SYSTEM simplified abstract (Micron Technology, Inc.)

SUSPENDING OPERATIONS OF A MEMORY SYSTEM

Organization Name

Micron Technology, Inc.

Inventor(s)

David Aaron Palmer of Boise ID (US)

Giuseppe Cariello of Boise ID (US)

Fulvio Rori of Boise ID (US)

SUSPENDING OPERATIONS OF A MEMORY SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17884429 titled 'SUSPENDING OPERATIONS OF A MEMORY SYSTEM

Simplified Explanation

Methods, systems, and devices for suspending operations of a memory system are described. A memory system may be configured to perform a write operation to store data in a nonvolatile memory device, where the write operation includes storing information in one or more latches associated with the nonvolatile memory device; receive a suspend command to suspend performance of the write operation based on a request to perform a read operation associated with a higher-priority than the write operation; suspend the performance of the write operation based on receiving the suspend command; transmit the information stored in the one or more latches associated with the nonvolatile memory device to a host system based on suspending the performance of the write operation; and perform the read operation based at least in part on transmitting the information to the host system.

• Memory system can suspend write operations to prioritize read operations.
• Information is stored in latches associated with the nonvolatile memory device.
• Suspend command is received to halt the write operation.
• Information stored in latches is transmitted to a host system.
• Read operation is performed based on the transmitted information.

1. 1. 1. Potential Applications

• Data storage systems
• Embedded systems
• Real-time computing systems

1. 1. 1. Problems Solved

• Prioritizing read operations over write operations
• Efficient data transfer between memory system and host system

1. 1. 1. Benefits

• Improved system performance
• Enhanced data processing capabilities
• Better resource management in memory systems

Original Abstract Submitted

Methods, systems, and devices for suspending operations of a memory system are described. A memory system may be configured to perform a write operation to store data in a nonvolatile memory device, where the write operation includes storing information in one or more latches associated with the nonvolatile memory device; receive a suspend command to suspend performance of the write operation based on a request to perform a read operation associated with a higher-priority than the write operation; suspend the performance of the write operation based on receiving the suspend command; transmit the information stored in the one or more latches associated with the nonvolatile memory device to a host system based on suspending the performance of the write operation; and perform the read operation based at least in part on transmitting the information to the host system.