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Hsinchu, Taiwan

Yi-Hua Pao

This inventor holds 13 USPTO granted patents and 5 published patent applications. Top assignee: Silicon Motion, Inc.. Active years: 2016-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yi-Hua Pao. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yi-hua-pao

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 13 

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.4

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 21(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal13 out of 1,158 
 
Silicon Motion, Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2016-2026

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13 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12542168 - Data storage device and data protection method thereof (2026-02-03),
2. 11803330 - Method and apparatus and computer-readable storage medium for handling sudden power off recovery (2023-10-31),
3. 11494312 - Flash memory devices and prefetch methods thereof (2022-11-08),
4. 11188267 - Method and apparatus and computer program product for handling sudden power off recovery (2021-11-30),
5. 10990497 - Data storage system and method for operating non-volatile memory (2021-04-27),
6. 10942653 - Method for performing refresh management in a memory device, associated memory device and controller thereof (2021-03-09),
7. 10915388 - Data storage device and associated operating method capable of detecting errors and effectively protecting data (2021-02-09),
8. 10789995 - Data storage system and operating method for non-volatile memory (2020-09-29),
9. 10635601 - Flash memory devices and prefetch methods thereof (2020-04-28),
10. 9997249 - Data storage device and flash memory voltage protection method thereof (2018-06-12),
11. 9990999 - Data storage device and voltage protection method thereof (2018-06-05),
12. 9847134 - Data storage device and voltage protection method thereof (2017-12-19),
13. 9368226 - Data storage device and method for restricting access thereof (2016-06-14),

Title: Yi-Hua Pao: Innovator in Flash Memory Technology

Introduction

Yi-Hua Pao is a prominent inventor based in Hsinchu, Taiwan. He has made significant contributions to the field of flash memory technology, holding a total of 13 patents. His work focuses on improving the efficiency and reliability of electronic devices, particularly in handling sudden power-off situations.

Latest Patents

One of Yi-Hua Pao's latest patents is titled "Method and apparatus and computer-readable storage medium for handling sudden power off recovery." This invention introduces a method for managing sudden power-off recovery, utilizing a processing unit of an electronic apparatus. The method involves driving a flash interface to program data into pseudo single-level cell (pSLC) blocks in a single-level cell (SLC) mode after detecting a sudden power-off event. Additionally, it includes erasing memory cells of all pSLC blocks once the data has been read by the host. Another notable patent is "Flash memory devices and prefetch methods thereof," which describes a storage device that includes a flash memory array and a controller. The controller accesses user data stored in the flash memory array based on host commands and records address information in a powered-ON access table.

Career Highlights

Yi-Hua Pao is currently employed at Silicon Motion, Inc., a company known for its innovative solutions in the semiconductor industry. His work at Silicon Motion has allowed him to develop cutting-edge technologies that enhance the performance of flash memory devices.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Yi-Hua Pao has collaborated with several talented individuals, including Jieh-Hsin Chien and Wen-Chi Hu. These collaborations have contributed to the advancement of technology in the field of flash memory.

Conclusion

Yi-Hua Pao's contributions to flash memory technology have made a significant impact on the industry. His innovative patents and work at Silicon Motion, Inc. continue to shape the future of electronic devices.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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