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=MANAGING POWER LOSS RECOVERY USING A DIRTY SECTION WRITE POLICY FOR AN ADDRESS MAPPING TABLE IN A MEMORY SUB-SYSTEM=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:micron technology, inc.|micron technology, inc.]]


[[Category:micron technology, inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Byron Harris of Mead CO (US)|Byron Harris of Mead CO (US)]][[Category:Byron Harris of Mead CO (US)]]

[[:Category:Daniel Boals of Broomfield CO (US)|Daniel Boals of Broomfield CO (US)]][[Category:Daniel Boals of Broomfield CO (US)]]

[[:Category:Abedon Madril of Frederick CO (US)|Abedon Madril of Frederick CO (US)]][[Category:Abedon Madril of Frederick CO (US)]]

==MANAGING POWER LOSS RECOVERY USING A DIRTY SECTION WRITE POLICY FOR AN ADDRESS MAPPING TABLE IN A MEMORY SUB-SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240184695 titled 'MANAGING POWER LOSS RECOVERY USING A DIRTY SECTION WRITE POLICY FOR AN ADDRESS MAPPING TABLE IN A MEMORY SUB-SYSTEM

==Simplified Explanation==
The patent application describes a system where a total count of updates to an address mapping table is maintained, along with counts for different sections of the table. When the total count meets a threshold, the section with the most updates is written to a non-volatile memory device.

* The system tracks the total number of updates to an address mapping table.
* It also keeps track of updates for different sections within the table.
* When a threshold is reached, the section with the highest number of updates is saved to a non-volatile memory device.

==Key Features and Innovation==
* Maintenance of total count and section counts for an address mapping table.
* Identification of the section with the highest update count.
* Writing the most updated section to a non-volatile memory device.

==Potential Applications==
This technology could be used in systems that require frequent updates to address mapping tables, such as network routers or database management systems.

==Problems Solved==
* Efficient management of updates to address mapping tables.
* Ensuring critical sections are saved in non-volatile memory for data integrity.

==Benefits==
* Improved data reliability.
* Faster access to updated information.
* Reduced risk of data loss.

==Commercial Applications==
* Network infrastructure management systems.
* Data centers.
* Cloud computing platforms.

==Prior Art==
No prior art information available at this time.

==Frequently Updated Research==
No frequently updated research available at this time.

==Questions about Address Mapping Table Update System==
===Question 1===
How does the system determine when to save a section of the address mapping table to non-volatile memory?
The system saves the section with the highest update count when the total count reaches a predefined threshold.

===Question 2===
What are the potential drawbacks of relying on non-volatile memory for storing updated sections of the address mapping table?
Non-volatile memory can be more expensive than volatile memory, which could increase the overall cost of the system.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

a total count for an address mapping table is maintained, wherein the total count reflects a total number of updates to the address mapping table, and wherein the address mapping table comprises a plurality of sections. respective section counts for the plurality of sections are maintained, wherein each respective section count reflects a total number of updates to a corresponding section. it is determined that the total count for the address mapping table satisfies a threshold criterion. a first section of the plurality of sections with a highest section count is identified based on the respective section counts. the first section of the address mapping table is written to a non-volatile memory device.



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