{"schema_version":"1.0","canonical_url":"https://patentable.app/patents/US-9852798","patent":{"patent_number":"US-9852798","title":"Buffered automated flash controller connected directly to processor memory bus","assignee":null,"inventors":[],"filing_date":"2016-05-18T00:00:00.000Z","publication_date":"2017-12-26T00:00:00.000Z","cpc_codes":["G11C","G06F","G06F","G06F","G06F","G06F","G06F","G11C","G11C","G11C","G06F","G06F","G06F"],"num_claims":18,"abstract":"A mechanism is provided for buffer linking in a buffered solid state drive controller. Responsive to the buffered flash memory module receiving from a memory bus of a processor a memory command specifying a write operation, the mechanism initializes a first memory buffer in the buffered flash memory module. The mechanism associates the first memory buffer with an address of the write operation. The mechanism performs a compare operation to compare a previous and a next address with respect to an address associated with the first memory buffer with a plurality of buffers. The mechanism assigns a link tag to at least one buffer identified in the compare operation and the first memory buffer to form a linked buffer set. The mechanism writes to the first memory buffer based on the memory command. The mechanism builds at least one input/output command to persist contents of the linked buffer set and writes the contents of the linked buffer set to at least one solid state drive according to the at least one input/output command."},"analysis":{"summary":"The Buffered Automated Flash Controller Connected Directly to Processor Memory Bus patent (US-9852798) introduces a groundbreaking mechanism designed to significantly enhance the performance and efficiency of solid-state drives (SSDs), particularly during write operations. Its core innovation lies in establishing a direct connection between a buffered flash memory module and the processor's memory bus, bypassing traditional, often slower, I/O channels.\n\nThe problem this invention solves is the inherent inefficiency and latency associated with managing numerous small, asynchronous write commands to flash memory. Existing flash controllers can get bogged down processing these individual requests, leading to performance bottlenecks.\n\nTechnically, when the buffered flash memory module receives a write command, it initializes a buffer and associates it with the write address. Crucially, it then performs a 'compare operation' to identify other logically related (e.g., contiguous or proximate) buffers. These identified buffers, along with the initial one, are assigned a 'link tag' to form a 'linked buffer set.' This intelligent grouping allows the controller to consolidate multiple individual write operations into one or more optimized input/output (I/O) commands. These consolidated commands are then used to efficiently write the contents of the entire linked buffer set to the SSD.\n\nThe business value and applications are substantial. This technology promises dramatically reduced write latency and increased throughput, which are critical for high-performance computing, data centers, cloud infrastructure, real-time analytics, and enterprise databases. It can lead to faster transaction processing, improved application responsiveness, and more efficient utilization of flash memory resources. By optimizing how data is written, it can also potentially extend the lifespan of SSDs.\n\nThis innovation opens up a significant market opportunity for manufacturers of SSDs and storage controllers, enabling them to offer products with superior performance characteristics. It positions itself as a key enabler for next-generation data-intensive applications, providing a competitive edge in environments where speed and efficiency are paramount.","layman_explanation":"### What Problem Does This Solve?\n\nImagine you're running a massive online store, and every second, hundreds of customers are placing orders, updating their carts, and checking out. Each of these actions generates data that needs to be quickly saved to your company's digital records, often on high-speed solid-state drives (SSDs). The challenge is that even the fastest SSDs can experience slowdowns, especially when a huge number of small 'save' commands arrive all at once. It's like having a super-efficient secretary who still gets bogged down if you give her a thousand tiny tasks instead of a few big, organized ones. This inefficiency leads to delays, frustrated customers, and lost revenue. Existing solutions try to speed up the secretary, but they don't fundamentally change *how* you give her the tasks.\n\n### How Does It Work?\n\nThe **Buffered Automated Flash Controller Connected Directly to Processor Memory Bus** patent introduces a clever new approach. Think of your computer's main brain (the processor) as the CEO, and the SSD as the company's archive. Normally, the CEO sends requests to an 'I/O department' (a traditional controller) which then slowly passes them to the archive. This patent says, 'Let's give the archive a direct, super-fast hotline to the CEO's desk, and a smart assistant!'\n\nWhen the CEO (processor) wants to save information, this new assistant (the buffered flash controller) immediately grabs a temporary notepad (a buffer) for that data. But here's the genius: the assistant doesn't just save that one piece. It quickly checks its other notepads and sees if there are other pieces of information that are related – perhaps they're part of the same customer order, or they need to be stored next to each other. If it finds related pieces, it 'links' them all together into a single, organized package. Instead of sending five separate requests to the archive, the assistant now sends one big, consolidated package. This makes the saving process much faster and more efficient, like sending a single consolidated shipment instead of five individual letters.\n\n### Why Does This Matter?\n\nThis innovation matters because it fundamentally changes how quickly and efficiently businesses can store and access critical data. For companies dealing with real-time analytics, large databases, or cloud services, faster data writes mean:\n\n*   **Improved Customer Experience:** Websites load faster, transactions complete quicker, and applications feel more responsive.\n*   **Increased Operational Efficiency:** Databases can handle more transactions per second, reducing the need for expensive hardware upgrades or allowing existing hardware to do more.\n*   **Competitive Advantage:** Businesses that can process and store data faster can react more quickly to market changes, analyze trends in real-time, and deliver superior services.\n*   **Potential for New Services:** The ability to handle extremely high-speed data persistence can enable entirely new types of applications and services that were previously constrained by storage bottlenecks.\n\nThis technology provides a clear pathway to unlock the full potential of modern SSDs, turning them from fast components into truly instantaneous data workhorses. It’s not just about speed; it’s about business agility and maximizing the value of your data infrastructure.\n\n### What's Next?\n\nWe can expect this kind of technology to become standard in high-end enterprise SSDs and data center infrastructure. It will likely drive further innovation in how storage hardware integrates with processing units, perhaps leading to even more 'memory-like' storage architectures. For investors, this patent highlights a critical area of growth in the storage market, emphasizing the value of intelligent data management at the hardware level. Companies adopting this approach will be well-positioned to capitalize on the increasing demands of the digital economy, making this a pivotal development for anyone relying on fast, reliable data.","technical_analysis":"The patent US-9852798, titled Buffered Automated Flash Controller Connected Directly to Processor Memory Bus, describes a sophisticated architectural and algorithmic enhancement for solid-state drive (SSD) controllers, specifically targeting the optimization of write operations. This invention addresses the long-standing challenge of minimizing latency and maximizing throughput when persisting data to flash memory, a critical bottleneck in modern computing systems.\n\n**Technical Architecture:**\nAt the heart of this innovation is a buffered flash memory module designed to connect directly to the processor's memory bus. This direct connection is a fundamental departure from traditional I/O architectures (e.g., PCIe, SATA), which typically involve multiple layers of abstraction and protocol conversions, introducing inherent latency. By establishing a direct link, the system reduces the overhead associated with data transfer and command processing, allowing for more immediate interaction between the host processor and the flash controller.\n\nThe buffered flash memory module itself incorporates dedicated memory buffers for staging write data. These buffers are dynamic, initialized upon the reception of a memory command specifying a write operation. Each buffer is explicitly associated with the address of the incoming write operation, forming the basis for intelligent data management.\n\n**Implementation Details and Algorithm Specifics:**\nWhen a memory command for a write operation is received from the memory bus, the mechanism performs the following sequence:\n\n1.  **Buffer Initialization:** A first memory buffer is initialized within the buffered flash memory module. This buffer acts as a temporary holding area for the data associated with the current write command.\n2.  **Address Association:** The initialized buffer is then explicitly associated with the target address of the write operation. This mapping is crucial for the subsequent linking process.\n3.  **Compare Operation:** This is where the intelligence of the system truly shines. The mechanism performs a compare operation. It evaluates the address associated with the first memory buffer against a plurality of other active, pending, or recently completed buffers within the system. The comparison seeks to identify 'previous' and 'next' addresses that are logically related to the current buffer's address. This relationship could be based on contiguity, sequential access patterns, or even application-defined grouping heuristics.\n4.  **Link Tag Assignment:** Based on the results of the compare operation, a 'link tag' is assigned. This tag is applied to at least one buffer identified as related in the compare operation, as well as to the first memory buffer itself. The assignment of a link tag effectively forms a 'linked buffer set.' This set represents a collection of write operations that can be efficiently processed together.\n5.  **Data Write to First Buffer:** The data from the original memory command is written to the first memory buffer, as specified by the command.\n6.  **I/O Command Building:** Once a linked buffer set is established, the mechanism builds one or more input/output (I/O) commands. These I/O commands are optimized to persist the *entire contents* of the linked buffer set to the solid-state drive. Instead of sending individual I/O commands for each small write operation, the system consolidates them into a larger, more efficient command.\n7.  **Data Persistence to SSD:** Finally, the contents of the linked buffer set are written to the solid-state drive according to the optimized I/O command(s).\n\n**Integration Patterns and Performance Characteristics:**\nThis architecture implies a tighter integration between the CPU and the flash controller, potentially leveraging memory-mapped I/O or direct memory access (DMA) mechanisms over the processor's native memory bus. The performance characteristics would include:\n*   **Significantly reduced latency:** Eliminating I/O stack overhead and direct data path.\n*   **Increased write throughput:** Consolidation of multiple small writes into larger, more efficient I/O operations.\n*   **Improved flash endurance:** More organized, potentially sequential writes can contribute to better wear-leveling and reduced write amplification.\n*   **Lower CPU utilization:** Offloading complex write management logic to the controller hardware.\n\n**Code-Level Implications:**\nFrom a software perspective, the operating system and applications might continue to issue standard memory write commands. The intelligence of buffer linking and direct bus communication would largely be handled by the hardware and firmware of the buffered flash controller, abstracting away the complexities from the host. However, specialized drivers or APIs could potentially expose the linking capabilities for application-specific optimizations, allowing applications to hint at data locality or sequentiality, further enhancing the efficiency of the Buffered Automated Flash Controller Connected Directly to Processor Memory Bus system.","business_analysis":"The Buffered Automated Flash Controller Connected Directly to Processor Memory Bus patent (US-9852798) represents a significant advancement in solid-state drive (SSD) technology with profound business implications across various industries. Its core innovation – a direct connection to the processor's memory bus combined with intelligent buffer linking – addresses critical performance bottlenecks in data persistence, opening new avenues for market growth and competitive advantage.\n\n**Market Opportunity Size:**\nThe global SSD market is projected to reach hundreds of billions of dollars in the coming years, driven by cloud computing, AI/ML, edge computing, and enterprise data centers. Within this massive market, high-performance, low-latency SSDs constitute a premium segment. This invention targets this segment by offering superior write performance, which is a key differentiator. The total addressable market includes enterprises requiring high-transaction databases, real-time analytics, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), high-performance computing (HPC), and any application where write latency directly impacts business outcomes. The ability to unlock new levels of performance will drive demand for products incorporating this technology.\n\n**Competitive Advantages:**\n1.  **Superior Performance:** The direct memory bus connection and intelligent buffer linking provide a quantifiable advantage in write latency and throughput over existing flash controllers, which often rely on slower peripheral interfaces and less optimized buffer management.\n2.  **Reduced TCO for Enterprises:** By improving efficiency and potentially extending SSD lifespan through optimized write patterns, this technology can lower the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for enterprises. Faster processing also means more work done with the same hardware, leading to better resource utilization.\n3.  **Enabler for Next-Gen Applications:** As AI and real-time data processing become pervasive, the demand for instantaneous data persistence will only grow. This innovation positions companies to build infrastructure capable of supporting these demanding workloads, creating a significant competitive moat.\n4.  **IP Protection:** Holding this patent provides a strong intellectual property barrier, allowing assignees to license the technology or integrate it exclusively into their products, gaining a distinct market lead.\n\n**Revenue Potential and Business Models:**\nCompanies can leverage this patent through several business models:\n*   **Direct Product Integration:** SSD manufacturers can integrate this controller technology into their high-end enterprise and data center SSDs, commanding premium prices due to superior performance.\n*   **Licensing:** The patent holder can license the technology to other SSD or controller manufacturers, generating significant royalty revenue.\n*   **System Solutions:** Companies building complete server or storage systems can use this innovation to create differentiated, high-performance solutions for specific market verticals (e.g., financial trading platforms, scientific computing clusters).\n*   **Cloud Service Enhancement:** Cloud providers could integrate this technology into their infrastructure to offer 'ultra-performance' storage tiers, attracting enterprise clients with stringent SLA requirements.\n\n**Strategic Positioning:**\nThis patent allows companies to strategically position themselves as leaders in high-performance storage innovation. It shifts the focus from merely increasing raw NAND speed to optimizing the entire data path from the processor to the persistent storage. This holistic approach is crucial for addressing the increasing complexity of modern workloads.\n\n**ROI Projections:**\nInvestment in developing or licensing this technology can yield substantial ROI through:\n*   **Market Share Gain:** Capturing a larger share of the high-margin enterprise SSD market.\n*   **Premium Pricing:** Justifying higher price points for products offering demonstrably superior performance.\n*   **Operational Efficiencies:** For end-users, the ROI comes from faster business operations, reduced downtime, and the ability to process more data with existing infrastructure.\n*   **Future-Proofing:** Investing in this technology helps future-proof product lines against increasing demands for speed and efficiency, ensuring long-term relevance and profitability. The Buffered Automated Flash Controller Connected Directly to Processor Memory Bus is not just a technical improvement; it's a strategic asset.","faqs":[{"answer":"The Buffered Automated Flash Controller Connected Directly to Processor Memory Bus (US-9852798) is a patented innovation in solid-state drive (SSD) controller technology. It describes a mechanism that significantly enhances the performance and efficiency of SSDs, particularly during write operations. Essentially, it's an intelligent flash controller designed to communicate more directly and efficiently with a computer's main processor.\n\nThis technology moves beyond traditional SSD interfaces by establishing a direct connection between a buffered flash memory module and the processor's memory bus. This direct link bypasses conventional I/O paths that can introduce latency and overhead, allowing for faster and more immediate data transfer.\n\nFurthermore, the invention incorporates a clever 'buffer linking' mechanism. Instead of handling individual write commands in isolation, it intelligently groups related write operations together. This consolidation allows the system to process multiple writes simultaneously, minimizing overhead and maximizing throughput to the flash memory, leading to overall improved system responsiveness.","question":"What is Buffered Automated Flash Controller Connected Directly to Processor Memory Bus?"},{"answer":"The Buffered Automated Flash Controller Connected Directly to Processor Memory Bus works by integrating a buffered flash memory module directly into the processor's memory bus. When the processor issues a memory command for a write operation, the mechanism within the buffered flash memory module springs into action.\n\nFirst, it initializes a temporary memory buffer and associates this buffer with the specific address of the write operation. Next, a crucial 'compare operation' is performed. This operation actively scans for other active or pending buffers whose addresses are logically related to the current write address (e.g., contiguous, sequential, or within the same flash block). If such related buffers are found, they are all assigned a 'link tag' to form a 'linked buffer set.'\n\nFinally, instead of sending individual input/output (I/O) commands for each small write, the controller builds one or more optimized I/O commands to persist the *entire contents* of this linked buffer set to the solid-state drive. This consolidation reduces the number of I/O operations, making the writing process significantly faster and more efficient by leveraging the direct bus connection.","question":"How does Buffered Automated Flash Controller Connected Directly to Processor Memory Bus work?"},{"answer":"The Buffered Automated Flash Controller Connected Directly to Processor Memory Bus patent primarily solves the problem of inefficient and high-latency write operations in solid-state drives, especially under heavy workloads. Even with fast NAND flash and NVMe interfaces, traditional SSD controllers can become a bottleneck when the processor needs to write a large number of small, fragmented, or asynchronous data packets.\n\nThis inefficiency arises from the overhead of the I/O software and hardware stack, as well as the need for the controller to process each write command individually. This leads to increased latency, reduced effective throughput, and can even contribute to premature wear of the flash memory due to fragmented writes. The invention tackles this by providing a direct, low-latency communication path and intelligently grouping related writes, thereby streamlining the entire data persistence process and unlocking the full performance potential of SSDs.","question":"What problem does Buffered Automated Flash Controller Connected Directly to Processor Memory Bus solve?"},{"answer":"While the patent document US-9852798 for Buffered Automated Flash Controller Connected Directly to Processor Memory Bus does not list specific inventors in the provided abstract data, the invention typically originates from a team of engineers and researchers within a technology company or research institution. Patents are often assigned to the company that employs the inventors and funds the research and development.\n\nTo identify the specific inventors, one would need to consult the full patent document, which lists the names of the individuals who conceived the invention. The assignee, if listed, indicates the entity that owns the patent rights. This collaborative effort is common in complex hardware and software innovations, reflecting a deep understanding of flash memory, controller design, and system architecture.","question":"Who invented Buffered Automated Flash Controller Connected Directly to Processor Memory Bus?"},{"answer":"The Buffered Automated Flash Controller Connected Directly to Processor Memory Bus offers several significant benefits that can transform data storage performance:\n\n1.  **Dramatically Reduced Latency:** By connecting directly to the processor's memory bus and bypassing traditional I/O stacks, the time it takes for data to travel from the CPU to the flash controller is significantly cut, leading to much faster response times for write operations.\n2.  **Increased Write Throughput:** The intelligent 'buffer linking' mechanism consolidates multiple small write operations into larger, more efficient I/O commands. This reduces command overhead and maximizes the utilization of the flash memory bandwidth, resulting in higher sustained write speeds.\n3.  **Enhanced Efficiency and Resource Utilization:** The optimized write patterns can lead to better wear-leveling in NAND flash, potentially extending the lifespan of SSDs and reducing the overall energy consumption per data unit written.\n4.  **Lower Host CPU Overhead:** The complex logic of grouping and managing writes is handled by the dedicated controller hardware, freeing up the host processor to focus on core application tasks, thus improving overall system performance. These benefits make the Buffered Automated Flash Controller Connected Directly to Processor Memory Bus a powerful advancement for data-intensive applications.","question":"What are the key benefits of Buffered Automated Flash Controller Connected Directly to Processor Memory Bus?"},{"answer":"The Buffered Automated Flash Controller Connected Directly to Processor Memory Bus distinguishes itself from prior art (existing technologies) primarily through two architectural innovations:\n\n1.  **Direct Processor Memory Bus Connection:** Traditional SSDs connect via peripheral buses like SATA or PCIe (using NVMe). While fast, these interfaces still involve multiple layers of software and hardware abstraction, introducing latency. This invention's direct connection to the processor's memory bus eliminates much of this overhead, allowing for a more immediate, memory-like interaction between the CPU and the flash controller, which is a significant departure from standard I/O pathways.\n2.  **Automated Intelligent Buffer Linking:** While some prior art controllers might queue commands or perform basic merging of writes, this patent introduces an automated 'compare operation' that actively identifies and 'links' logically related write operations based on their addresses. This proactive and dynamic grouping into 'linked buffer sets' allows for a more efficient consolidation of writes into single, optimized I/O commands, a level of intelligence in write aggregation that goes beyond typical command queuing or simple block merging techniques. These combined features provide a distinct performance and efficiency advantage over existing flash controller designs.","question":"How is Buffered Automated Flash Controller Connected Directly to Processor Memory Bus different from prior art?"},{"answer":"The Buffered Automated Flash Controller Connected Directly to Processor Memory Bus is poised to impact a wide array of industries that rely heavily on high-performance, low-latency data storage. Its benefits are most profound in environments where rapid data persistence is critical.\n\n**Data Centers and Cloud Computing:** Cloud providers can offer faster storage tiers, improving service responsiveness and attracting enterprise clients. Data centers will see reduced latency for virtual machines, databases, and general infrastructure.\n\n**Financial Services:** High-frequency trading platforms, real-time fraud detection systems, and transactional databases will benefit from the ability to process and commit transactions with significantly reduced latency, potentially leading to competitive advantages.\n\n**Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML):** Training large AI/ML models requires massive amounts of data to be ingested and persisted quickly. This technology can accelerate data loading and checkpointing, speeding up model development and deployment.\n\n**High-Performance Computing (HPC):** Scientific simulations, complex data analytics, and other HPC workloads will experience faster data I/O, allowing for quicker computation and analysis. This innovation will also play a role in **Edge Computing**, where fast, local data processing is essential, and in **Enterprise Applications** like large ERP systems and data warehousing, where database performance is paramount. The Buffered Automated Flash Controller Connected Directly to Processor Memory Bus will be a foundational technology for these sectors.","question":"What industries will Buffered Automated Flash Controller Connected Directly to Processor Memory Bus impact?"},{"answer":"The Buffered Automated Flash Controller Connected Directly to Processor Memory Bus patent, identified as US-9852798, has specific dates associated with its filing and publication.\n\n**Filing Date:** The patent application for this invention was filed on **2016-05-18**. This is the date when the patent application was officially submitted to the patent office, initiating the examination process.\n\n**Publication Date:** The patent was subsequently published, meaning it became publicly accessible, on **2017-12-26**. This is typically when the patent is granted and officially issued, making its details available for public review and establishing the patent holder's exclusive rights. These dates are crucial for understanding the patent's timeline and its position within the broader landscape of storage technology development, marking its official entry into the public domain and legal protection.","question":"When was Buffered Automated Flash Controller Connected Directly to Processor Memory Bus filed/granted?"},{"answer":"The commercial applications of the Buffered Automated Flash Controller Connected Directly to Processor Memory Bus are extensive and target high-value segments of the technology market. Its core benefits of reduced latency and increased write throughput make it ideal for products and services demanding peak storage performance.\n\n1.  **Enterprise SSDs and Storage Arrays:** Manufacturers can integrate this technology into premium enterprise-grade SSDs and all-flash arrays for data centers, offering a competitive edge through superior performance metrics.\n2.  **Cloud Infrastructure:** Cloud service providers can leverage this innovation to create new 'ultra-performance' storage tiers, attracting businesses with stringent Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for data-intensive applications.\n3.  **High-Performance Servers and Workstations:** OEMs can incorporate these controllers into high-end servers for scientific research, financial modeling, and AI/ML development, where every millisecond of I/O performance counts.\n4.  **Computational Storage Drives:** The direct memory bus connection facilitates tighter integration with emerging computational storage paradigms, where processing occurs closer to the data, enabling more efficient data analytics and processing.\n5.  **Embedded Systems with High Data Logging Needs:** Specialized embedded systems, such as industrial control systems or advanced automotive platforms requiring rapid and reliable data logging, could benefit from this efficient write mechanism. The Buffered Automated Flash Controller Connected Directly to Processor Memory Bus represents a key enabler for next-generation data-driven solutions across various commercial sectors.","question":"What are the commercial applications of Buffered Automated Flash Controller Connected Directly to Processor Memory Bus?"},{"answer":"The Buffered Automated Flash Controller Connected Directly to Processor Memory Bus lays a robust foundation for numerous future developments in storage technology. We can anticipate several key areas of evolution:\n\n1.  **Deeper Integration with Processor Architectures:** As interconnects like CXL (Compute Express Link) become more prevalent, the direct memory bus connection will evolve, enabling even more seamless integration between CPU, GPU, and flash storage, potentially leading to true memory-semantic storage where flash behaves more like extended RAM.\n2.  **AI-Driven Optimization:** Future versions of this controller could incorporate AI and machine learning algorithms to dynamically optimize buffer linking and I/O command building based on real-time workload analysis and predictive patterns. This would allow the system to adaptively tune itself for maximum efficiency across diverse applications.\n3.  **Application-Aware Storage:** Development of APIs and software interfaces that allow applications to provide 'hints' to the controller about data locality, sequentiality, or importance. This would enable the Buffered Automated Flash Controller Connected Directly to Processor Memory Bus to perform even more intelligent and application-specific buffer linking and data placement.\n4.  **Enhanced Endurance and Reliability Features:** Continuous improvements in wear-leveling and error correction, further optimized by the organized write patterns facilitated by buffer linking, will lead to even longer-lasting and more reliable SSDs.\n5.  **Edge and IoT Specialization:** Tailored versions of this technology could emerge for edge computing and IoT devices, where low power, small form factor, and highly efficient data persistence are critical for real-time data capture and processing. These future developments will solidify the Buffered Automated Flash Controller Connected Directly to Processor Memory Bus as a cornerstone of advanced data infrastructure.","question":"What are the future developments expected for Buffered Automated Flash Controller Connected Directly to Processor Memory Bus?"}],"topics":["buffered flash controller","processor memory bus","SSD performance","flash memory optimization","buffer linking","technical","background","modern"],"tech_cluster":null},"seo":{"title":"Buffered Automated Flash Controller Connected Directly to Processor Memory Bus - US-9852798","description":"Discover the Buffered Automated Flash Controller Connected Directly to Processor Memory Bus patent (US-9852798). 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