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2011-01-11

2011-01-11

Rizk, Sam (Department: 2112)

Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery

Pulse or data error handling

Digital data error correction

C714S763000

Reexamination Certificate

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07870457

ABSTRACT:
A method of storing memory device data overhead information in data cells in a row of cells, the row being one of a plurality of rows comprising a unit of data, is disclosed. The method includes storing user data attribute information in an overhead portion of a data sector in the row adjacent to a portion of the data sector storing user data. Data attributes for user data in data sectors in other rows is stored in the overhead portion of the data sector, said row having greater user data integrity than others of said rows.

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