Non-volatile memory with embedded programmable controller

Details Non-volatile memory with embedded programmable controller Non-volatile memory with embedded programmable controller

1996-10-31

2000-10-17

Gregory, Bernarr E.

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: memory

Storage accessing and control

Hierarchical memories

711101, 711111, 711112, 711113, 711118, 711119, 711122, 711123, 711154, 711170, 348266, 348272, 348273, 348282, 348294, 348311, 455403, 455422, 380277, 380278, 380287, G06F 1200, H04L 900

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061346314

ABSTRACT:
Computer systems may be provided with additional performance for demanding applications while adding little additional hardware. For example, a slave device for a host computer system combines an embedded programmable controller with non-volatile memory, local RAM, and interface logic. The host computer system treats the slave device as if it would be a hierarchical memory system such as a conventional disk drive on which it may store and retrieve files. Additionally, the host computer system may program the controller to perform operations on stored information, including image processing and/or data compression. The non-volatile memory may include a disk drive, writable CD-ROM, optical drive, or non-volatile solid state memory.

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