Micron technology, inc. (20240311295). SELECTIVE GARBAGE COLLECTION simplified abstract
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SELECTIVE GARBAGE COLLECTION
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Antonio Mauro of Giugliano in Campania (NA) (IT)
Luigi Costanzo of Trentola Ducenta (CE) (IT)
Nicola Colella of Capodrise (CE) (IT)
SELECTIVE GARBAGE COLLECTION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240311295 titled 'SELECTIVE GARBAGE COLLECTION
The patent application describes methods, systems, and devices for selective garbage collection in memory systems.
- The host system can determine when the battery level is below a threshold or if a power parameter of the memory system meets a specific criterion.
- The host system sets a flag value based on these determinations.
- The memory system performs an access operation and checks the flag value.
- Based on the flag value, the memory system decides whether to proceed with a garbage collection procedure.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be applied in mobile devices to optimize memory usage and extend battery life. - It can also be used in IoT devices to manage memory resources efficiently.
Problems Solved: - Efficient garbage collection helps in maintaining optimal performance of memory systems. - By selectively performing garbage collection, unnecessary operations can be minimized, leading to improved system efficiency.
Benefits: - Extended battery life in mobile devices. - Enhanced performance and reliability of memory systems. - Reduction in unnecessary memory operations.
Commercial Applications: Title: "Smart Memory Management System for Improved Device Performance" This technology can be utilized in smartphones, tablets, IoT devices, and other electronic gadgets to enhance their performance and battery life. It can be marketed to manufacturers looking to improve the efficiency of their devices.
Questions about selective garbage collection: 1. How does selective garbage collection benefit memory systems? Selective garbage collection helps in optimizing memory usage and improving system efficiency by minimizing unnecessary operations. 2. What criteria are used to determine when garbage collection should be performed? Garbage collection is triggered based on factors such as battery level and power parameters of the memory system.
Original Abstract Submitted
methods, systems, and devices for selective garbage collection are described. a host system may determine that a battery level is below a threshold or determine whether a power parameter of a memory system that includes a memory device satisfies a criterion. the host system may set a value of a flag. the memory system may perform an access operation and identify the value of the flag. the memory system may determine whether performing a garbage collection procedure is permitted based on identifying the value of the flag.
