This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications. Top assignee: Macronix International Co., Ltd.. Active years: 1998-1999.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1998-1999
Title: Innovations of Tai-Yao Lee
Introduction
Tai-Yao Lee is a prominent inventor based in HsinChu, Taiwan. He has made significant contributions to the field of flash memory technology. With a total of 3 patents, his work focuses on enhancing the efficiency and reliability of mass storage systems.
Latest Patents
One of Tai-Yao Lee's latest patents is a method and system for managing a flash memory mass storage system. This application discloses methods to provide defect management, wear leveling, and data security to a mass storage system implemented using flash memory. The flash memory is organized into a plurality of blocks, each with a special region for storing its attributes. In defect management, defects arising from manufacturing and on-the-fly defects are scanned, and defective blocks are marked by altering their attributes. Additionally, the application describes a wear leveling method that ensures the difference between the number of erasures of any two blocks (except defective ones) remains within a predetermined value. Furthermore, it introduces a new error detection and correction method, where the same data is stored in two separate memory locations, allowing for recovery of the correct data through logical operations.
Another significant patent by Tai-Yao Lee details an architecture for a mass storage system using flash memory. This architecture involves organizing the flash memory into several categories, including a working category for data storage, a temporary buffer for data intended for writing, and blocks that need to be erased. The system allows for efficient recycling of blocks, ensuring a constant supply of blocks in the temporary category for ongoing operations.
Career Highlights
Tai-Yao Lee is currently employed at Macronix International Co., Ltd., where he continues to innovate in the field of memory technology. His work has been instrumental in advancing the capabilities of flash memory systems.
Collaborations
Tai-Yao Lee has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Ting-Chung Hu and Chung-Wen Ma, contributing to various projects and innovations in the field.
Conclusion
Tai-Yao Lee's contributions to flash memory technology have significantly impacted the industry. His innovative patents reflect a commitment to improving data management and storage solutions.