Logically-addressed file storage methods

Details Logically-addressed file storage methods Logically-addressed file storage methods

2011-01-25

2011-01-25

Kim, Matt (Department: 2186)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: memory

Storage accessing and control

Specific memory composition

C711S203000, C711SE12001

Reexamination Certificate

active

07877540

ABSTRACT:
Files that are mapped to a logical address range by a host become logically fragmented prior to being sent to a memory system. Subsequently, the logically fragmented portions are reassembled when they are stored in blocks in the memory system. The host supplies information to the memory system regarding file-to-logical mapping of data prior to sending the data. The memory selects storage locations for the data based on the files to which the data belong.

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