Method and memory device for generating a time estimate

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PATENT NO 8448009
APP PUB NO 20110040976A1
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12542254

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A method and memory device for generating a time estimate are provided. In one embodiment, a memory device generates a time estimate from time stamps in file system metadata for a plurality of files stored in the memory device and uses the time estimate to perform a time-based activity in the memory device. In another embodiment, a memory device generates a time estimate from time stamps stored in a plurality of files stored in the memory device and uses the time estimate to perform a time-based activity in the memory device. In yet another embodiment, a memory device obtains a plurality of time stamps, selects one or more of the plurality of time stamps based on validity rankings, generates a time estimate from the selected time stamp(s), and uses the time estimate to perform a time-based activity in the memory device.

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WESTERN DIGITAL ISRAEL LTD8 ATIREI YEDA KFAR SABA 4464308

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Dror, Itai Omer, IL 28 863
Pomerantz, Itzhak Kefar Sava, IL 144 3478
Stern, Ori City of Modeen, IL 14 324
Yairi, Rahav Oranit, IL 20 595

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