18434404. MEMORY WITH PARTIAL ARRAY REFRESH simplified abstract (Lodestar Licensing Group LLC)
Contents
- 1 MEMORY WITH PARTIAL ARRAY REFRESH
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 MEMORY WITH PARTIAL ARRAY REFRESH - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
MEMORY WITH PARTIAL ARRAY REFRESH
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Dale H. Hiscock of Boise ID (US)
Debra M. Bell of Boise ID (US)
Michael Kaminski of Boise ID (US)
Joshua E. Alzheimer of Boise ID (US)
Anthony D. Veches of Boise ID (US)
James S. Rehmeyer of Boise ID (US)
MEMORY WITH PARTIAL ARRAY REFRESH - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18434404 titled 'MEMORY WITH PARTIAL ARRAY REFRESH
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes memory devices and systems that have control over memory regions in a memory array to optimize data storage and retrieval. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:
- Memory device with partial array refresh control
- Memory array divided into first and second memory regions
- Data is written to unutilized memory cells in a specific sequence
- Device consolidates data by rewriting to contiguous memory cells
- Optimization of data storage and retrieval in memory array
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in:
- Data storage devices
- Embedded systems
- Mobile devices
Problems Solved
This technology solves issues related to:
- Data fragmentation
- Inefficient memory usage
- Slow data retrieval
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Improved data access speed
- Enhanced memory utilization
- Reduced data fragmentation
Potential Commercial Applications
The potential commercial applications of this technology include:
- Solid-state drives
- Mobile phones
- IoT devices
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be:
- Memory management techniques in computer systems
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology impact power consumption in memory devices?
This article does not address the potential impact of this technology on power consumption in memory devices. It would be interesting to know if the consolidation process has any effect on power usage.
Are there any limitations to the size of memory regions that can be consolidated using this technology?
The article does not mention any limitations on the size of memory regions that can be consolidated. It would be helpful to understand if there are any constraints on the consolidation process based on memory region size.
Original Abstract Submitted
Memory devices and systems with partial array refresh control over memory regions in a memory array, and associated methods, are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a memory device includes a memory array having a first memory region and a second memory region. The memory device is configured to write data to the memory array in accordance with a programming sequence by initially writing data to unutilized memory cells of the first memory region before initially writing data to unutilized memory cells of the second memory region. The memory device is further configured to determine that the data stored on the first and/or second memory regions is not consolidated, and to consolidate at least a portion of the data by rewriting the portion of the data to physically or logically contiguous memory cells of the first memory region and/or the second memory region.
