Silicon Motion Technology. has filed a patent for a method to reduce data fragmentation in memory devices. The method involves a memory controller receiving commands from a host device, calculating data fragmentation degree, and sending responses to enable data fragmentation reduction. This innovation aims to optimize memory performance in communication architectures. GlobalData’s report on Silicon Motion Technology gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

According to GlobalData’s company profile on Silicon Motion Technology, M2M communication interfaces was a key innovation area identified from patents. Silicon Motion Technology's grant share as of January 2024 was 78%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.

Method for controlling data fragmentation reduction in memory devices

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: Silicon Motion Technology Corp

The patent application (Publication Number: US20240036739A1) describes a method for data fragmentation reduction control of a memory device within a predetermined communications architecture. The method involves utilizing a memory controller to receive commands from a host device, perform discontinuity-related calculations on physical addresses, generate data fragmentation degrees, and send responses back to the host device. The memory controller communicates with the host device through a transmission interface circuit, allowing for the exchange of information related to data fragmentation reduction. The method also includes returning the data fragmentation degree to the host device for selective data fragmentation reduction based on the host device's determination result.

Furthermore, the patent application details the structure of the memory controller within the memory device, which includes a processing circuit for controlling host commands and a transmission interface circuit for communication with the host device. The memory device, comprising a non-volatile memory and the memory controller, is designed to store information and control operations efficiently. Additionally, the patent application extends to an electronic device incorporating the memory device, a host device with a processor and power supply circuit, and a computer-readable medium storing program code for executing the data fragmentation reduction control method. Overall, the method and system described in the patent application aim to enhance data fragmentation reduction in memory devices through efficient communication and calculation processes between the memory controller and host device.

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