Micron Technology, Inc. (20240248615). Solid State Drives Configurable to Use Storage Spaces of Remote Devices in Activities Involving Proof of Space simplified abstract
Solid State Drives Configurable to Use Storage Spaces of Remote Devices in Activities Involving Proof of Space
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Inventor(s)
Joseph Harold Steinmetz of Loomis CA (US)
Solid State Drives Configurable to Use Storage Spaces of Remote Devices in Activities Involving Proof of Space - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240248615 titled 'Solid State Drives Configurable to Use Storage Spaces of Remote Devices in Activities Involving Proof of Space
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes an apparatus with a solid-state drive (SSD) that uses firmware to manage proof of space plots stored outside of the SSD. The SSD can receive read and write commands from an external host system and has memory cells on an integrated circuit die. The firmware allows users to specify the location of proof of space plots stored outside the SSD for cryptocurrency network activities.
- Key Features and Innovation:
- Solid-state drive (SSD) with firmware for proof of space plots management - Communication interface for read and write commands - Memory cells on integrated circuit die - User interface for specifying location of proof of space plots
- Potential Applications:
- Cryptocurrency mining - Data storage systems - Blockchain technology
- Problems Solved:
- Efficient management of proof of space plots - Enhanced security for cryptocurrency network activities
- Benefits:
- Improved performance in proof of space activities - Secure storage of configuration data - User-friendly interface for managing proof of space plots
- Commercial Applications:
- Cryptocurrency mining hardware - Data center storage solutions - Blockchain technology development
- Prior Art:
- Researchers and developers in the field of cryptocurrency mining hardware - SSD manufacturers and firmware developers
- Frequently Updated Research:
- Updates on cryptocurrency network protocols - Advances in solid-state drive technology
Questions about Proof of Space Technology:
1. How does the firmware in the SSD manage proof of space plots?
- The firmware controls the execution of read and write commands to retrieve and store data in memory cells.
2. What are the potential implications of using proof of space technology in cryptocurrency networks?
- Proof of space technology can enhance the security and efficiency of cryptocurrency mining operations.
Original Abstract Submitted
an apparatus with a solid state drive (ssd) having firmware to farm proof of space plots stored outside of the ssd. the ssd has a communication interface configured to receive at least read commands and write commands from an external host system. the ssd has memory cells formed on at least one integrated circuit die, and a processing device configured to control executions of the read commands to retrieve data from the memory cells and executions the write commands to store data into the memory cells. the firmware is executable in the ssd to receive and store configuration data specified via a user interface to indicate a location, outside of the ssd, storing a proof of space plot that can be used by the ssd to participate in proof of space activities in a cryptocurrency network.
