Pure Storage. has been granted a patent for a computing device that efficiently manages data access requests. The device checks for encoded data slices in a faster first memory and, if not found, retrieves them from a slower second memory, ensuring optimized data retrieval from a storage network. GlobalData’s report on Pure Storage gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Pure Storage, M2M communication interfaces was a key innovation area identified from patents. Pure Storage's grant share as of July 2024 was 70%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Data access management between multiple memory types
The granted patent US12072763B2 describes a storage unit designed to efficiently manage data access requests for encoded data slices associated with data objects. The storage unit comprises an interface for communication with a storage network, three types of memory (first, second, and third), and a processing module. The processing module is programmed to handle data access requests by first checking if the requested encoded data slice is stored in the first memory, which is optimized for faster access. If the data slice is not found in the first memory, the module issues a request to the second memory, retrieves the data slice, and transmits it back through the storage network. The system also allows for the storage of encoded data slices in the first memory and includes mechanisms for identifying and comparing encoded data slice identifiers to manage data efficiently.
Additionally, the patent outlines a method for executing these operations via a computing device. This method includes receiving a data access request, determining the storage location of the encoded data slice, and managing requests between the first and second memories based on their access characteristics. The method emphasizes the importance of encoded data slice identifiers in facilitating the determination of data slice locations and revisions. Furthermore, it notes that the computing device may be located remotely from the storage unit, indicating a distributed storage architecture. The patent also includes provisions for non-transient computer-readable media that contain program instructions to implement the described methods, ensuring that the technology can be effectively utilized in various computing environments.
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