Preloading data into a flash storage device

摘要

Programmer's data that is transferred from a programming device (160) to a storage device (100) is initially stored in a memory device (120) of the storage device (100) by using a durable data-retention storage setup (210). After the storage device is embedded in a host device (170), 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 (220). 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 (124) of the memory device as conventional single-bit per cell (SBC) cells or as unconventional multi-bit per cell (MBC) cells. After the storage device (100) is embedded in a host device (170), the programmer's data, or selected parts thereof, is read from the memory device (120) and rewritten into it by operating selected memory cells (126, 128) of the memory device as conventional MBC cells.

主权项

1. A method for reconditioning data that is preloaded into a storage device that is embedded in a host device, the method comprising:
in a storage device having a memory, wherein a first group of elements of the memory is configured to store first data according to a first storage setup of a plurality of selectable storage setup options, a storage manager and a storage setup module that is configurable by the storage manager, performing, by the storage manager: reading at least a portion of the first data from the first group of elements of the memory using the first storage setup to access first read data; and writing the first read data into a second group of elements of the memory using a second storage setup.