Accessing file data stored in non-volatile re-programmable semiconductor memories
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1. A method comprising:
- receiving a request from an operating system for file data; and
accessing a semiconductor memory storing compressed file data.
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Abstract
File data for an operating system may be stored in a compressed format in a re-programmable semiconductor memory. The memory may be provided with a header and data for one or more file systems all stored in a compressed format. A device driver also stored in the memory may be utilized to decompress the data and to convert it to a format suitable for a particular file system or operating system.
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20 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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receiving a request from an operating system for file data; and accessing a semiconductor memory storing compressed file data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An article comprising a medium storing instructions that cause a processor-based system to:
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receive a request from an operating system for file data; and access a semiconductor memory storing compressed file data. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A system comprising:
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a processor; and a re-programmable semiconductor memory coupled to said processor, said memory storing a compressed operating system and compressed file data for said operating system.
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