Refreshing data stored in a flash memory
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1. A method of managing a memory, comprising the steps of:
- (a) storing data in at least one cell of the memory; and
(b) refreshing said data that are stored in said at least one cell, according to a predetermined condition.
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Abstract
Data are stored in one or more cells of a non-volatile memory, and are refreshed according to a predetermined condition. The data are refreshed either in-place or out-of-place. The condition may be related to the age of the data. Alternatively, the data are refreshed periodically, or when the system that includes the memory boots or dismounts, or according to the type of the data.
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15 Claims
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1. A method of managing a memory, comprising the steps of:
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(a) storing data in at least one cell of the memory; and
(b) refreshing said data that are stored in said at least one cell, according to a predetermined condition. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A memory device comprising:
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(a) at least one cell; and
(b) a controller operative;
(i) to store data in said at least one cell, and (ii) to refresh said data according to a predetermined condition.
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15. A system for storing data, comprising:
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(a) a memory device that includes at least one cell; and
(b) a processor operative;
(i) to store the data in said at least one cell, and (ii) to refresh the data according to a predetermined condition.
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