Memory Device Booting Time and Power Optimization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing memory systems face challenges in reducing booting time and power consumption during the booting process, particularly due to increasing initialization and setting operations.

Innovation Solution

The proposed method involves performing a first setting operation on a first operation, reading map data based on this operation, and then executing a second setting operation on a second operation, specifically optimized for power management modes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If multiple initialization and setting operations are performed to achieve high density and large capacity, then memory device capacity is improved, but booting time increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvememory device capacityVSAvoidbooting time
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the setting operations into multiple priority levels (first priority, second priority, third priority). Map data reading operations are assigned to first priority and executed early in the booting process, while other setting operations are deferred to lower priorities. This segmentation allows critical operations to complete quickly, reducing overall booting time while maintaining the ability to perform all necessary operations for high capacity functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent performs map data reading operations in advance during the initialization phase before other setting operations. By reading the map data that contains information about memory device regions and their statuses beforehand, the system prepares critical information early, enabling faster subsequent operations and reducing the time required during actual booting when capacity is needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Quantity of substance

If multiple initialization and setting operations are performed to achieve high density and large capacity, then memory device capacity is improved, but power consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvememory device capacityVSAvoidpower consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments setting operations into priority levels and executes them in stages. First priority operations (map data reading) are performed immediately when power is available, while lower priority operations are deferred or skipped during power-constrained booting scenarios. This allows the system to achieve essential functionality with reduced power consumption while maintaining the capacity structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements partial action by selectively performing only the most critical setting operations (first priority) during power-constrained booting, rather than executing all operations. Map data reading is performed partially or fully depending on power availability, while less critical operations are omitted or delayed, reducing overall power consumption while still providing sufficient functionality for high capacity operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

3Use of energy by moving object

If setting operations are performed in power management mode, then power consumption is reduced, but operation speed decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower consumptionVSAvoidoperation speed
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSSpeed

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs map data reading operations in advance during the power management mode initialization phase. By completing these critical read operations before entering lower power states or handling power-constrained requests, the system prepares necessary information early when power is more readily available, enabling faster response to subsequent operations even in power management mode.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS20250165164A1Method for operating memory device
Publication Date: 2025.05.22 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

Provided is a method for operating a memory device including performing a first setting operation on a first operation, reading map data based on the first setting operation, and performing a second setting operation on a second operation.