Compensation for solid state storage

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8972674
APP PUB NO 20140189219A1
SERIAL NO

14147453

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A method and system for storing and retrieving data using flash memory devices. One example system includes an apparatus within a flash memory configuration. The flash memory configuration includes a plurality of memory cells, where each memory cell has a charge storage capacity for use in implementing digital storage. The apparatus includes a processing arrangement configured to access each of the memory cells in a write operation and a read operation. The apparatus also includes an instruction set for instructing the processor to impose target charge levels for defining a plurality of data values for each of the memory cells. The target charge levels are programmably movable with respect to the charge storage capacity.

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BENHOV GMBH LLC2711 CENTERVILLE RD SUITE 400 WILMINGTON DE 19808

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Eldredge, Kenneth J Boise, US 67 1336
Van, Aken Stephen P Boulder, US 24 408

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