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San Jose, CA, United States of America

Yi Song

This inventor holds 24 USPTO granted patents and 8 published patent applications, primarily in Non-Volatile Memory. Top assignees: Sandisk Technologies Inc., Silicon Storage Technology, Inc.. Active years: 2022-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yi Song. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yi-song-1t9mmswr

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 24 

% Patents Active = 91.7

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.4

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 14(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Santa Jose, CA (US) (2023)
  • San Jose, CA (US) (2022 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal22 out of 4,962 
 
Sandisk Technologies Inc.
 patents
silverMedal2 out of 655 
 
Silicon Storage Technology, Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2022-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Data Recovery
Programming Speed
Non-Volatile Memory
Erase Process
Memory Cells
Adaptive Control
Voltage Adjustment
Temperature Compensation
Read Timing
Programming Failure
Cell Group Read
Erase Verify
24 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12763155 - Erase saturation mitigation in non-volatile memory (2026-10-13),
2. 12706135 - Fast look neighbor ahead for data recovery (2026-08-11),
3. 12547327 - Program speed compensation for non-volatile memory cells (2026-02-10),
4. 12511073 - Coarse and fine programming of non-volatile memory cells (2025-12-30),
5. 12431203 - Memory program-verify with adaptive sense time based on row location (2025-09-30),
6. 12406743 - Non-volatile memory with smart control of overdrive voltage (2025-09-02),
7. 12154630 - Non-volatile memory with tuning of erase process (2024-11-26),
8. 12148489 - Early detection of programming failure for non-volatile memory (2024-11-19),
9. 12147695 - Non-volatile memory with adapting erase process (2024-11-19),
10. 12119065 - Non-volatile memory with zoned control for limiting programming for different groups of non-volatile memory cells (2024-10-15),
11. 12105963 - NAND string read voltage adjustment (2024-10-01),
12. 12100461 - Non-volatile memory with suspension period during programming (2024-09-24),
13. 12094546 - Non-volatile memory with zone based program speed adjustment (2024-09-17),
14. 12094537 - Non-volatile memory with differential temperature compensation for super page programming (2024-09-17),
15. 12087373 - Non-volatile memory with optimized erase verify sequence (2024-09-10),

Title: Yi Song - Innovator in Non-Volatile Memory Technology

Introduction

Yi Song is a distinguished inventor based in San Jose, California, with an impressive portfolio of 18 patents. His work focuses primarily on innovations in non-volatile memory systems, significantly contributing to advancements in the field of technology.

Latest Patents

Among Yi Song's notable recent patents are two groundbreaking inventions. The first is a patent for "Non-volatile memory with tuning of erase process." This invention addresses the challenge of achieving tight and uniform erased threshold voltage distributions in non-volatile memory systems, utilizing gate induced drain leakage (GIDL) to adjust the magnitude separately for multiple sub-blocks of memory cells. The second patent, titled "Early detection of programming failure for non-volatile memory," introduces an apparatus equipped with a control circuit designed to monitor programming success. It applies program pulses in several loops and assesses the programming outcomes against predefined limits to detect potential failures efficiently.

Career Highlights

Yi Song has demonstrated his expertise and innovative spirit through his career, particularly at leading firms such as SanDisk Technologies Inc. and SanDisk Technologies LLC. His professional journey showcases a blend of creativity and technical proficiency, allowing him to influence the development of advanced memory technologies.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Yi has collaborated with talented individuals in the industry, including coworkers Jiahui Yuan and Yanjie Wang. These collaborations have facilitated knowledge sharing and have contributed to the success of various innovative projects in the field of non-volatile memory.

Conclusion

Yi Song's contributions to non-volatile memory technology position him as a notable figure in the realm of inventors. With a total of 18 patents, his work not only exemplifies innovation but also paves the way for future advancements in memory systems. His commitment to developing more reliable and efficient memory solutions is likely to inspire further research and innovation in this vital area of technology.

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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