18338001. STORAGE SYSTEM, STORAGE DEVICE, AND MONITORING METHOD simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
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STORAGE SYSTEM, STORAGE DEVICE, AND MONITORING METHOD
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STORAGE SYSTEM, STORAGE DEVICE, AND MONITORING METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18338001 titled 'STORAGE SYSTEM, STORAGE DEVICE, AND MONITORING METHOD
The abstract describes a patent application for a storage device that includes a non-volatile memory, a microcontroller unit, and a storage controller. The microcontroller unit monitors the statuses of the storage device's constituent elements and outputs an abnormality signal if they are not in a normal status. The storage controller performs checks on firmware codes stored in the microcontroller unit and initiates recovery using a second firmware code stored in the non-volatile memory if the checks fail.
- Simplified Explanation:
- The patent application is for a storage device with a microcontroller unit and a storage controller. - The microcontroller unit monitors the status of the storage device's components and alerts if there are abnormalities. - The storage controller checks firmware codes in response to abnormalities and initiates recovery if needed.
- Key Features and Innovation:
- Monitoring of storage device elements for abnormalities. - Dual-check system for firmware codes to ensure proper functioning. - Recovery mechanism using a secondary firmware code stored in non-volatile memory.
- Potential Applications:
- Data storage systems - Industrial control systems - Embedded devices
- Problems Solved:
- Ensuring the proper functioning of storage devices - Detecting abnormalities in real-time - Providing a recovery mechanism for firmware issues
- Benefits:
- Improved reliability of storage devices - Early detection of potential failures - Automatic recovery without user intervention
- Commercial Applications:
- Data centers - Manufacturing plants - IoT devices
- Questions about Storage Device Technology:
1. How does the microcontroller unit detect abnormalities in the storage device? 2. What are the advantages of using a dual-check system for firmware codes in the storage device?
- Frequently Updated Research:
- Stay updated on advancements in non-volatile memory technology and microcontroller unit monitoring capabilities.
Original Abstract Submitted
Some example embodiments provide a storage device including a non-volatile memory; a microcontroller unit configured to monitor statuses of constituent elements of the storage device and output an abnormality signal based on the constituent elements not being in a normal status; and a storage controller configured to perform a first check and a second check different from the first check on a first firmware code stored in the microcontroller unit in response to the abnormality signal and perform recovery by using a second firmware code stored in the non-volatile memory based on at least one of the first check and the second check having failed.
