Updating a memory block without status logging

Details Updating a memory block without status logging Updating a memory block without status logging

2006-05-26

2009-10-13

Baderman, Scott (Department: 2114)

Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery

Data processing system error or fault handling

Reliability and availability

C714S045000, C711S156000, C707S793000, C707S793000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07603587

ABSTRACT:
A technique to update a memory block without status logging is presented. An update file includes a pre-update and a post-update information verification code (IVC) for each block to be updated. By comparing the IVCs to an IVC of a block of memory, an update status may be determined.

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