Host Memory Procedures for Complex Firmware-Limited Commands
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Solution Overview
Problem
Implementing complex features and procedures in memory device firmware is intricate and inefficient, leading to lengthy design and validation phases, and timely updates to address bugs or issues are complicated due to the embedded nature of the firmware.
Innovation Solution
Decouple memory operation procedures from firmware by executing them on a host system using software tools that combine multiple basic memory commands, enabling efficient deployment of updates and addressing firmware issues without comprehensive overhauls.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If complex features and procedures are implemented in memory device firmware, then functionality and capabilities are improved, but device complexity and development time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts complex memory operation procedures from the firmware and implements them as host-executable software tools. This separation removes the burden of complex feature implementation from the firmware, allowing the firmware to remain simple while still providing advanced functionality through host software that combines multiple basic memory commands into complex procedures.
2Adaptability or versatility
If complex features are implemented in firmware, then functionality is improved, but design and validation time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates software tool copies of complex memory procedures that run on the host system. These software tools replicate the functionality of what would otherwise require complex firmware implementation, allowing rapid development, testing, and validation without the lengthy firmware development cycles. Updates can be deployed quickly as software changes rather than requiring firmware re-flashing.
3Reliability
If firmware is used to implement memory operations, then reliability is maintained, but ease of repair and updates deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments memory operation procedures into separate host-executable software components rather than embedding them all in firmware. This segmentation allows individual procedures to be developed, tested, and updated independently. When bugs are found, only the affected software tool needs to be updated on the host system, not the entire firmware image, making repairs much easier and faster.
4Speed
If memory operations are executed in firmware, then speed is maintained, but resource needs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates universal host software tools that can execute multiple basic memory commands in various combinations to perform complex procedures. Instead of embedding dedicated firmware code for each complex feature, a single software tool framework on the host can handle multiple functions by sequencing basic commands, reducing firmware resource consumption while maintaining operational capabilities.
Data Source
AI summary
In some implementations, a host device may receive an instruction to execute a command relating to a memory apparatus. The host device may identify a memory operation procedure that corresponds to the command, where the memory operation procedure combines a plurality of memory commands supported by a firmware of the memory apparatus, and where the memory operation procedure is unavailable through the firmware of the memory apparatus. The host device may transmit the plurality of memory commands to the memory apparatus. The host device may receive a plurality of responses from the memory apparatus relating to an execution of the plurality of memory commands by the memory apparatus.