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Charles Chung Lee

This inventor holds 90 USPTO granted patents and 7 published patent applications, primarily in Flash Memory Technology (CPC class 250225). Top assignees: Super Talent Electronics, Inc., Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Netherlands B.v., International Business Machines Corporation. Active years: 1999-2013.

USPTO Granted Patents = 90 (Patent Applications = 7)

% Patents Active = 5.6

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.9

ph-index = 32

Forward Citations = 2,586(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 2,565(Dec 10, 2025)

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Location History:

Sunnyvale, CA (US) (2006 - 2010)
San Jose, CA (US) (1999 - 2011)
Cupertino, CA (US) (2008 - 2013)

Company Filing History:

86 out of 206

Super Talent Electronics, Inc.

patents

2 out of 2,636

Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Netherlands B.v.

patents

2 out of 166,264

International Business Machines Corporation

patents

Years Active: 1999-2013

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Areas of Expertise:

Flash Memory

Smart Storage

Command Queuing

Multi-Level Cell

Non-Volatile Memory

Data Security

USB Devices

Phase-Change Memory

Memory Management

Error Correction

High Endurance

Controller Design

90 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 8452912 - Flash-memory system with enhanced smart-storage switch and packed meta-data cache for mitigating write amplification by delaying and merging writes until a host read (2013-05-28),

2. 8341332 - Multi-level controller with smart storage transfer manager for interleaving multiple single-chip flash memory devices (2012-12-25),

3. 8296467 - Single-chip flash device with boot code transfer capability (2012-10-23),

4. 8266367 - Multi-level striping and truncation channel-equalization for flash-memory system (2012-09-11),

5. 8200862 - Low-power USB flash card reader using bulk-pipe streaming with UAS command re-ordering and channel separation (2012-06-12),

6. 8180931 - USB-attached-SCSI flash-memory system with additional command, status, and control pipes to a smart-storage switch (2012-05-15),

7. 8176238 - Command queuing smart storage transfer manager for striping data to raw-NAND flash modules (2012-05-08),

8. 8171204 - Intelligent solid-state non-volatile memory device (NVMD) system with multi-level caching of multiple channels (2012-05-01),

9. 8166221 - Low-power USB superspeed device with 8-bit payload and 9-bit frame NRZI encoding for replacing 8/10-bit encoding (2012-04-24),

10. 8112574 - Swappable sets of partial-mapping tables in a flash-memory system with a command queue for combining flash writes (2012-02-07),

11. 8108590 - Multi-operation write aggregator using a page buffer and a scratch flash block in each of multiple channels of a large array of flash memory to reduce block wear (2012-01-31),

12. 8078794 - Hybrid SSD using a combination of SLC and MLC flash memory arrays (2011-12-13),

13. 8061905 - Multi-level cell (MLC) dual personality extended fiber optic flash memory device (2011-11-22),

14. 8060670 - Method and systems for storing and accessing data in USB attached-SCSI (UAS) and bulk-only-transfer (BOT) based flash-memory device (2011-11-15),

15. 8037234 - Command queuing smart storage transfer manager for striping data to raw-NAND flash modules (2011-10-11),

Title: Innovator Spotlight: Charles Chung Lee - Pioneering Flash-Memory Systems in Cupertino

Introduction:

Charles Chung Lee, a renowned inventor based in Cupertino, CA, has significantly impacted the field of flash-memory systems with his prolific career. With an impressive portfolio of 90 patents, Lee's innovative designs have revolutionized solid-state drive technology. Let's delve into his latest patents and explore his noteworthy career highlights and collaborations.

Latest Patents:

1. Flash-memory system with enhanced smart-storage switch: Lee's cutting-edge patent introduces a smart storage switch that effectively reduces write amplification in flash memory SSDs by implementing page mapping instead of block mapping. By aligning host data to page boundaries and detecting repeated data patterns, this system optimizes data storage and retrieval processes.

2. Multi-level controller with smart storage transfer manager: Lee's patent features a smart storage switch with a transaction manager that enhances data access to single-chip flash memory devices. The system facilitates wear-leveling and bad block remapping, while enabling data striping and interleaving to improve overall performance.

Career Highlights:

Having worked at prominent companies like Super Talent Electronics, Inc. and Hitachi Global Storage Technologies Netherlands B.V., Lee has honed his expertise in flash-memory technology. His contributions at these organizations have not only shaped the industry but also established him as a distinguished figure in the field.

Collaborations:

Throughout his career, Lee has collaborated with accomplished professionals such as Ming-Shiang Shen and Abraham C. Ma. Their collective efforts have led to groundbreaking advancements in flash-memory systems, highlighting the importance of collaboration in driving innovation forward.

Conclusion:

Charles Chung Lee's exceptional work in the realm of flash-memory systems underscores his commitment to technological innovation. His patents reflect a deep understanding of the complexities of SSD architecture and data management, paving the way for future advancements in the field. Lee's contributions continue to inspire and propel the industry towards new horizons of excellence.

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