Preloading data into a flash storage device

摘要

Programmer's data that is transferred from a programming device to a storage device is initially stored in a memory device of the storage device by using a durable data-retention storage setup. After the storage device is embedded in a host device, the programmer's data is internally (i.e., in the storage device) read from the memory device and rewritten into the memory device by using a conventional storage setup. Using a durable data-retention storage setup may include temporarily (i.e., before the storage device is embedded in a host) operating selected memory cells of the memory device as conventional SBC cells or as unconventional MBC cells. After the storage device is embedded in a host device, the programmer's data, or selected parts thereof, is read from the memory device and rewritten into it by operating selected memory cells of the memory device as conventional MBC cells.

主权项

1. A storage device comprising:
a memory; and a storage manager configured to determine whether the storage device is electrically coupled to a host and to selectively store data into the memory using a first storage mode or a second storage mode based on the determination of whether the storage device is electrically coupled to a host.