Self-testing data storage devices and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9972403
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14683998

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Systems and methods for self-testing archival memory devices are described. The memory device includes a data storage component capable of being coded with data. The memory device further includes a read-write mechanism configured to read, write, and delete data stored on the data storage component. The memory device includes a read-write controller configured to control the read-write mechanism based on input received through a device interface of the memory device, wherein the device interface of the memory device is configured to connect to an external computing device. The memory device further includes a diagnostic controller configured to perform a test on at least one of the data stored on the data storage component, the data storage component, and the read-write mechanism. The memory device includes a power source configured to provide operational power to the diagnostic controller when the memory device is not connected to an external power source.

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  • ELWHA LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bowers, Jeffrey A Bellevue, US 129 2109
Hagelstein, Peter L Carlisle, US 104 2112
Hyde, Roderick A Redmond, US 2910 55828
Ishikawa, Muriel Y Livermore, US 1366 31639
Kare, Jordin T San Jose, US 1467 23622
Wood, Victoria Y H Livermore, US 595 11542
Wood,, Jr Lowell L Bellevue, US 2833 48048

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