Memory system performing multi-step erase operation based on stored metadata

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PATENT NO 9257192
APP PUB NO 20140226404A1
SERIAL NO

14172941

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A memory system, including a flash memory including multiple memory blocks, and a controller configured to erase each of the memory blocks using multiple steps. The controller stores, for each of the memory blocks, metadata indicating which of the multiple steps have been completed, and erases each of the memory blocks based on the stored metadata.

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  • SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Baek, Jong-Nam Hwaseong-Si, KR 17 387
Ham, Dong-Hoon Hwaseong-Si, KR 6 86
Hwang, In-Tae Suwon-Si, KR 8 182
Lee, Joon-Ho Hwaseong-Si, KR 38 410
Yoo, Sang-Wook Seongnam-Si, KR 18 134

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