Solid-State Storage Device with Multiple Interfaces
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional storage systems face limitations in reliability, speed, and interface capabilities due to the use of rotating magnetic media and commercially available solid-state memory systems, which are slow and lack multiple interface options.
Innovation Solution
A solid-state based storage device with multiple interfaces is provided, utilizing a control module capable of processing object storage device algorithms and including at least one solid-state non-volatile memory chip array, enabling multiple interfaces in various form factors and configurations, such as freestanding cabinets, consumer devices, and miniaturized formats.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If rotating magnetic media is used in conventional storage systems, then storage density can be increased, but reliability deteriorates and access speed decreases due to mechanical moving parts
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical rotating magnetic media system with a solid-state non-volatile memory system that has no moving parts. This substitution eliminates mechanical failures while maintaining high storage density through semiconductor-based storage cells, directly resolving the contradiction between storage density and reliability.
2Quantity of substance
If rotating magnetic media is used in conventional storage systems, then storage capacity can be maintained, but access speed deteriorates due to mechanical limitations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces mechanical access methods with electronic access through solid-state memory cells that can be accessed directly via electrical signals. This eliminates the mechanical latency of head positioning and rotation waiting, providing orders of magnitude faster access speed while preserving storage capacity.
3Speed
If commercially available solid-state memory systems are used, then speed is improved, but interface capabilities deteriorate due to limited interface options
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates multiple interface types (parallel interfaces, serial interfaces, wireless interfaces) within a single solid-state storage device, enabling it to communicate with various hosts and systems. This multi-functional approach maintains high speed performance while eliminating interface capability limitations.
4Speed
If commercially available solid-state memory systems are used, then access speed is improved, but interface versatility deteriorates due to modest controller capabilities
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the controller to handle multiple interface protocols and communication methods simultaneously, transforming a single-function controller into a multi-functional one. This enables high-speed data transfer while providing comprehensive interface versatility through enhanced controller capabilities.
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AI summary
An object-based storage system comprising a host system capable of executing applications for and with an object-based storage device (OSD). Exemplary configurations include a call interface, a physical layer interface, an object-based storage solid-state device (OSD-SSD), and are further characterized by the presence of a storage processor capable of processing object-based storage device algorithms interleaved with processing of physical storage device management. Embodiments include a storage controller capable of executing recognition, classification and tagging of application files, especially including image, music, and other media. Also disclosed are methods for initializing and configuring an OSD-SSD device.