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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 29, 2016
Filed:
Mar. 22, 2010
Ching-wen Chang, Hsinchu, TW;
Ching-Wen Chang, Hsinchu, TW;
PHISON ELECTRONICS CORP., Miaoli, TW;
Abstract
A flash memory storage device, a controller thereof, and a programming management method thereof are provide for the flash memory storage device including a flash memory chip, wherein at least a first thread and a second thread are to be implemented within the flash memory storage device. The method includes defining a predetermined programming unit and receiving a first write command sent by a host. The method also includes distributing a control right of the flash memory chip to the first thread if the first write command is determined to be executed by the first thread, and controlling the first thread to release the control right of the flash memory chip after the first thread finishes a programming operation of the predetermined programming unit.