Sk hynix inc. (20240282375). STORAGE DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME simplified abstract
STORAGE DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME
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Inventor(s)
Seung Han Ryu of Gyeonggi-do (KR)
Sung Geun Kang of Gyeonggi-do (KR)
Hyeong Rak Kim of Gyeonggi-do (KR)
STORAGE DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240282375 titled 'STORAGE DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME
The patent application describes a storage device with a nonvolatile storage area and a controller to manage data storage operations.
- The storage device has multiple backup memory blocks, each containing memory cells connected to word lines.
- The controller selects a target memory block for data storage and identifies a reference word line connected to the target block.
- A pre-conditioning operation is performed by programming dummy data to memory cells on word lines not connected to the target block.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in solid-state drives (SSDs) for efficient data storage. - It can also be applied in embedded systems and IoT devices for reliable data management.
Problems Solved: - Enhances data storage efficiency by optimizing memory cell programming operations. - Improves overall performance and reliability of storage devices.
Benefits: - Faster data storage operations. - Enhanced data reliability and integrity. - Improved overall performance of storage devices.
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Data Storage Technology for Enhanced Performance" This technology can be utilized in various commercial applications such as consumer electronics, data centers, and automotive systems. It can improve the speed and reliability of data storage, leading to better user experiences and increased efficiency in various industries.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior art related to memory cell programming techniques, nonvolatile storage devices, and controller technologies in the field of data storage.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are constantly exploring advancements in nonvolatile storage technologies, memory cell programming algorithms, and controller designs to further enhance data storage efficiency and reliability.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does this technology improve data storage efficiency compared to traditional methods? - This technology optimizes memory cell programming operations, leading to faster and more reliable data storage processes.
2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in different types of storage devices? - Implementing this technology in various storage devices may require customization and integration with existing systems, which could pose challenges in compatibility and performance optimization.
Original Abstract Submitted
according to the present technology, a storage device includes a nonvolatile storage area including a plurality of backup memory blocks each including a plurality of memory cells respectively connected to a plurality of word lines, and a controller configured to control the nonvolatile storage area to determine a target memory block in which data is to be stored among the plurality of backup memory blocks, determine a reference word line among the plurality of word lines coupled to the target memory block, and perform a pre-conditioning operation of programming dummy data to memory cells connected to at least one of remaining word lines except for the reference word line among the plurality of word lines coupled to the target memory block.
