Micron technology, inc. (20240184695). MANAGING POWER LOSS RECOVERY USING A DIRTY SECTION WRITE POLICY FOR AN ADDRESS MAPPING TABLE IN A MEMORY SUB-SYSTEM simplified abstract

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MANAGING POWER LOSS RECOVERY USING A DIRTY SECTION WRITE POLICY FOR AN ADDRESS MAPPING TABLE IN A MEMORY SUB-SYSTEM

Organization Name

micron technology, inc.

Inventor(s)

Byron Harris of Mead CO (US)

Daniel Boals of Broomfield CO (US)

Abedon Madril of Frederick CO (US)

MANAGING POWER LOSS RECOVERY USING A DIRTY SECTION WRITE POLICY FOR AN ADDRESS MAPPING TABLE IN A MEMORY SUB-SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240184695 titled 'MANAGING POWER LOSS RECOVERY USING A DIRTY SECTION WRITE POLICY FOR AN ADDRESS MAPPING TABLE IN A MEMORY SUB-SYSTEM

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a system where a total count of updates to an address mapping table is maintained, along with counts for different sections of the table. When the total count meets a threshold, the section with the most updates is written to a non-volatile memory device.

  • The system tracks the total number of updates to an address mapping table.
  • It also keeps track of updates for different sections within the table.
  • When a threshold is reached, the section with the highest number of updates is saved to a non-volatile memory device.

Key Features and Innovation

  • Maintenance of total count and section counts for an address mapping table.
  • Identification of the section with the highest update count.
  • Writing the most updated section to a non-volatile memory device.

Potential Applications

This technology could be used in systems that require frequent updates to address mapping tables, such as network routers or database management systems.

Problems Solved

  • Efficient management of updates to address mapping tables.
  • Ensuring critical sections are saved in non-volatile memory for data integrity.

Benefits

  • Improved data reliability.
  • Faster access to updated information.
  • Reduced risk of data loss.

Commercial Applications

  • Network infrastructure management systems.
  • Data centers.
  • Cloud computing platforms.

Prior Art

No prior art information available at this time.

Frequently Updated Research

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Questions about Address Mapping Table Update System

Question 1

How does the system determine when to save a section of the address mapping table to non-volatile memory? The system saves the section with the highest update count when the total count reaches a predefined threshold.

Question 2

What are the potential drawbacks of relying on non-volatile memory for storing updated sections of the address mapping table? Non-volatile memory can be more expensive than volatile memory, which could increase the overall cost of the system.


Original Abstract Submitted

a total count for an address mapping table is maintained, wherein the total count reflects a total number of updates to the address mapping table, and wherein the address mapping table comprises a plurality of sections. respective section counts for the plurality of sections are maintained, wherein each respective section count reflects a total number of updates to a corresponding section. it is determined that the total count for the address mapping table satisfies a threshold criterion. a first section of the plurality of sections with a highest section count is identified based on the respective section counts. the first section of the address mapping table is written to a non-volatile memory device.