System and method for storing a tag to identify a functional storage location in a memory device

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PATENT NO 6496876
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09217781

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Dysfunctional storage locations in a memory device may be demarcated by identifying a first and second dysfunctional storage location in the memory device, and storing a first tag before the first identified storage location, the first tag indicating a storage location immediately after the second identified storage location. A second tag may be used to demarcate functional storage locations by identify a functional storage location, and storing a second tag at the identified functional storage location, the second tag indicating a storage location immediately preceding the first identified dysfunctional storage location.

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MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC8000 SOUTH FEDERAL WAY POST OFFICE BOX 6 BOISE ID 83707-0006

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Rohwer, Paul W Nampa, ID 3 38

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