View source for 18316111. CONTROLLER AND MEMORY SYSTEM CONTROLLING GARBAGE COLLECTION OPERATION AT POWER-ON, AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE CONTROLLER AND MEMORY SYSTEM simplified abstract (SK hynix Inc.)

=CONTROLLER AND MEMORY SYSTEM CONTROLLING GARBAGE COLLECTION OPERATION AT POWER-ON, AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE CONTROLLER AND MEMORY SYSTEM=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:SK hynix Inc.|SK hynix Inc.]]


[[Category:SK hynix Inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Wan Kim of Icheon-si Gyeonggi-do (KR)|Wan Kim of Icheon-si Gyeonggi-do (KR)]][[Category:Wan Kim of Icheon-si Gyeonggi-do (KR)]]

==CONTROLLER AND MEMORY SYSTEM CONTROLLING GARBAGE COLLECTION OPERATION AT POWER-ON, AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE CONTROLLER AND MEMORY SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18316111 titled 'CONTROLLER AND MEMORY SYSTEM CONTROLLING GARBAGE COLLECTION OPERATION AT POWER-ON, AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE CONTROLLER AND MEMORY SYSTEM

==Simplified Explanation==

The patent application describes a method of operating a controller for a memory system, specifically a semiconductor memory device, by determining whether to delay a garbage collection operation based on a sudden power-off count value.

* The method involves sensing power-on of the memory system.
* The controller determines whether to delay garbage collection based on the sudden power-off count value.
* The semiconductor memory device is controlled to perform the garbage collection operation based on the determination result.

== Potential Applications ==
This technology could be applied in various electronic devices that use semiconductor memory systems, such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other computing devices.

== Problems Solved ==
1. Preventing data loss or corruption due to sudden power-offs during garbage collection operations.
2. Optimizing the performance and reliability of semiconductor memory devices.

== Benefits ==
1. Enhanced data integrity and reliability.
2. Improved performance of memory systems.
3. Extended lifespan of semiconductor memory devices.

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
Optimizing garbage collection operations in memory systems can lead to more reliable and efficient electronic devices, which can be attractive to manufacturers looking to improve the quality of their products.

== Possible Prior Art ==
One possible prior art could be methods of managing garbage collection in memory systems, but the specific approach of delaying garbage collection based on a sudden power-off count value may be a novel aspect of this patent application.

=== Unanswered Questions ===

=== How does this technology impact the overall performance of the memory system? ===
This article does not delve into the specific performance improvements that may result from the implementation of this method.

=== Are there any potential drawbacks or limitations to this method? ===
The article does not address any potential drawbacks or limitations that may arise from implementing this method.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

A method of operating a controller includes sensing power-on of a memory system including a semiconductor memory device, determining whether to delay a garbage collection operation performed during an initial operation of the memory system, based on a sudden-power off (SPO) count value, and controlling the semiconductor memory device to perform the garbage collection operation based on the determination result.



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