Light-Emitted Memory Control via Optical Waveguides
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Solution Overview
Problem
Integrating light-emitting memory (LEM) devices with memory storage presents challenges such as compatibility issues between different technologies, higher production costs, durability concerns, and energy efficiency optimization, particularly in balancing power requirements for memory and light-emitting functions.
Innovation Solution
A memory sub-system incorporating LEM devices with a memory controller that uses optical waveguides to facilitate parallel data processing, enabling efficient memory operations and reducing resource usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If light-emitting memory (LEM) devices are integrated with memory storage, then device performance and space efficiency are improved, but compatibility issues and production costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines memory storage functionality with light-emitting functionality into a single integrated device. The LEM device includes both memory cells for data storage and light-emitting elements that can emit light based on the stored data state, eliminating the need for separate memory and display components.
Solution Approach 2:
The LEM device performs multiple functions simultaneously: it stores data in memory cells and also emits light to display information. This multi-functionality allows a single component to replace what would traditionally require multiple separate components, improving space efficiency and device performance.
2Volume of moving object
If light-emitting memory (LEM) devices are integrated with memory storage, then space efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges memory storage and light-emitting functions into a single integrated device structure. The LEM device consolidates what would traditionally be separate components into one unit, reducing overall device volume and improving space efficiency.
3Speed
If optical waveguides are used for command transmission, then data processing speed is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional electrical signal transmission with optical signal transmission using waveguides. Optical signals can carry more data faster and with less interference, improving data processing speed while the waveguide structure efficiently guides the light with minimal energy loss.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This integration enhances device performance and energy conservation by offering space and material efficiency, leading to more compact and lightweight devices with faster response times and improved user experience, particularly in portable technologies.
Implementation Method 1
transmitting, via one or more optical waveguides, a command to the set of LEM devices to process the set of data
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure configures a system component, such as a memory sub-system controller, to control light emitted memory (LEM) devices. The controller receives, from a host, a request to perform one or more memory operations on a set of data. The controller transmits, via one or more optical waveguides, a command to the set of LEM devices to process the set of data based on the one or more memory operations.