Non-Volatile Memory Storage Mode Selection Logic
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods of storing data in solid-state drives are inefficient as they do not consider the type of data being stored, leading to increased storage operations and reduced speed.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of selection logic that communicates with the file system and logical-to-physical translation layer to analyze data attributes and storage cell usage, selecting an appropriate storage mode and allocating cells for efficient data storage in non-volatile memory systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If conventional data storage methods are used without considering data type, then the storage system is simple to operate, but the storage speed is reduced and extra storage operations are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments data into different types (sequential access data and random access data) and applies different storage modes for each type. The file system divides data chunks based on access patterns, storing sequential data contiguously and random data distributedly, thereby optimizing storage speed for each data category without requiring complex manual management.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic storage management where the storage mode is not fixed but adapts based on data characteristics. The system dynamically determines whether to use contiguous or distributed storage by analyzing data access patterns and file attributes, allowing the storage strategy to change flexibly according to actual usage requirements.
2Speed
If data is stored in contiguous locations, then sequential access speed is improved, but random access requires more translation operations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies different storage qualities to different data types: sequential access data is stored with high contiguity (local quality optimized for sequential access), while random access data is stored with distributed locations (local quality optimized for random access). This localized optimization allows each data type to benefit from its appropriate storage pattern without affecting others.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the storage parameter (contiguity) based on data characteristics. By detecting whether data exhibits sequential or random access patterns, the system adjusts the storage parameter accordingly - using contiguous storage for sequential data and distributed storage for random data, thereby optimizing both access speed and translation efficiency.
3Adaptability or versatility
If data chunks are stored at different locations to accommodate free storage cells, then storage flexibility is improved, but the number of storage operations increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary classification of data into sequential or random access categories before storage. By determining the access pattern in advance, the system can pre-select the appropriate storage mode, avoiding the need for multiple corrective storage operations later. This preliminary action reduces the total number of storage operations while maintaining flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts and separates sequential access data from random access data, handling each type independently with its own optimized storage strategy. By taking out sequential data and storing it contiguously, the system reduces the number of scattered storage operations that would otherwise be required, thereby improving overall storage efficiency.
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AI summary
According to one configuration, selection logic analyzes received attributes of particular data to be stored in a non-volatile memory system. Depending on present usage of storage cells in the non-volatile memory system and the attributes of the particular data to be stored, the selection logic selects a mode amongst multiple possible storage modes in which to store the particular data in the non-volatile memory system. Thereafter, the selection logic initiates storage of the particular data in the non-volatile memory system in accordance with the selected storage mode.