17887247. ASSIGNING BLOCKS OF MEMORY SYSTEMS simplified abstract (Micron Technology, Inc.)
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ASSIGNING BLOCKS OF MEMORY SYSTEMS
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ASSIGNING BLOCKS OF MEMORY SYSTEMS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17887247 titled 'ASSIGNING BLOCKS OF MEMORY SYSTEMS
Simplified Explanation
- Memory systems are described that can identify and assign blocks of memory for specific functions. - The memory system initiates an operation to characterize blocks of memory, distinguishing between complete blocks and reduced blocks. - For reduced blocks, the system determines if there are enough planes available to store the information in the block. - Blocks with a sufficient quantity of planes available are assigned as special function blocks for storing data associated with a function of the memory system.
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in: - Solid-state drives - Computer memory systems - Embedded systems
Problems Solved
- Efficient allocation of memory blocks for specific functions - Optimizing storage space in memory systems
Benefits
- Improved performance of memory systems - Better utilization of memory resources - Enhanced functionality in memory management systems
Original Abstract Submitted
Methods, systems, and devices for assigning blocks of memory systems are described. Some memory systems may be configured to initiate an operation to characterize a plurality of blocks of a memory system; identify a first quantity of complete blocks of the plurality of blocks and a second quantity of reduced blocks of the plurality of blocks based at least in part on initiating the operation; determine, for a block of the second quantity of reduced blocks, whether a quantity of planes available for use to store the information in the block satisfies a threshold; and assign the block as a special function block configured to store data associated with a function of the memory system based at least in part on determining that the quantity of planes available for use to store the information in the block of the second quantity of reduced blocks satisfies the threshold.
