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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 19, 2014
Filed:
Apr. 03, 2012
Ryan James Goss, Prior Lake, MN (US);
David Scott Seekins, Shakopee, MN (US);
Mark Allen Gaertner, Vadnais Heights, MN (US);
Ryan James Goss, Prior Lake, MN (US);
David Scott Seekins, Shakopee, MN (US);
Mark Allen Gaertner, Vadnais Heights, MN (US);
Seagate Technology LLC, Cupertino, CA (US);
Abstract
Method and apparatus for managing data in a memory, such as a flash memory array. In accordance with various embodiments, data are stored in a first location in a memory, and read from the first location a selected number of times. At least one parameter associated with the first location is measured after the data are read the selected number of times. The data are thereafter migrated to a second location in the memory responsive to the measured parameter indicating a presence of read disturbance in the data in the first location.