Patents by Inventor Manuela Scognamiglio

Manuela Scognamiglio has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9971536
    Abstract: Various embodiments disclose a controller to manage memory devices. In an exemplary method, signals are exchanged with a host processor to allow the host processor to communicate with multiple memory devices in a memory stack as a single device, regardless of an actual number of memory devices within the memory stack. Power is provided to a single one of the multiple memory devices in the memory stack at a time to reduce power consumption. Other methods, apparatuses, and devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Federico Tiziani, Giovanni Campardo, Massimo Iaculo, Claudio Giaccio, Manuela Scognamiglio, Danilo Caraccio, Ornella Vitale, Antonino Pollio
  • Publication number: 20170160973
    Abstract: A single virtualized ECC NAND controller executes an ECC algorithm and manages a stack of NAND flash memories. The virtualized ECC NAND controller allows the host processor to drive the stack of flash memory devices as a single NAND chip while the controller redirects the data to the selected NAND memory device in the stack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Federico Tiziani, Giovanni Campardo, Massimo Iaculo, Claudio Giaccio, Manuela Scognamiglio, Danilo Caraccio, Ornella Vitale, Antonino Pollio
  • Patent number: 9569129
    Abstract: Various embodiments disclose a controller to manage memory devices. In an exemplary method, signals are exchanged with a host processor to allow the host processor to communicate with a plurality of memory devices in a memory stack as a single device, regardless of an actual number of memory devices within the memory stack. Power is provided to a single one of the plurality of the memory devices in the memory stack at a time to reduce power consumption. Other methods, apparatuses, and devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Federico Tiziani, Giovanni Campardo, Massimo Iaculo, Claudio Giaccio, Manuela Scognamiglio, Danilo Caraccio, Ornella Vitale, Antonino Pollio
  • Publication number: 20160098223
    Abstract: A single virtualized ECC NAND controller executes an ECC algorithm and manages a stack of NAND flash memories. The virtualized ECC NAND controller allows the host processor to drive the stack of flash memory devices as a single NAND chip while the controller redirects the data to the selected NAND memory device in the stack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventors: Federico Tiziani, Giovanni Campardo, Massimo Iaculo, Claudio Giaccio, Manuela Scognamiglio, Danilo Caraccio, Ornella Vitale, Antonino Pollio
  • Patent number: 9213603
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a single virtualized error correcting code (ECC) NAND controller executes an ECC algorithm and manages a stack of NAND flash memories. The virtualized ECC NAND controller allows the host processor to drive the stack of flash memory devices as a single NAND chip while the controller redirects the data to the selected NAND memory device in the stack. In various embodiments, a controller manages a plurality of NAND memory devices. The controller provides power to a select one of the plurality of NAND memory devices at a time to conserve overall power consumption of the storage system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Federico Tiziani, Giovanni Campardo, Massimo Iaculo, Claudio Giaccio, Manuela Scognamiglio, Danilo Caraccio, Ornella Vitale, Antonino Pollio
  • Patent number: 8984370
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed in which a first non-volatile memory includes blocks that store data, and a second memory that stores error correction information related to the blocks storing the data. The first memory and the second memory are of different types.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Giovanni Campardo, Stefano Corno, Gian Pietro Vanalli, Manuela Scognamiglio, Danilo Caraccio, Federico Tiziani, Massimiliano Magni, Andrea Ghilardelli
  • Publication number: 20140351675
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a single virtualized error correcting code (ECC) NAND controller executes an ECC algorithm and manages a stack of NAND flash memories. The virtualized ECC NAND controller allows the host processor to drive the stack of flash memory devices as a single NAND chip while the controller redirects the data to the selected NAND memory device in the stack. In various embodiments, a controller manages a plurality of NAND memory devices. The controller provides power to a select one of the plurality of NAND memory devices at a time to conserve overall power consumption of the storage system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Federico Tiziani, Giovanni Campardo, Massimo Iaculo, Claudio Giaccio, Manuela Scognamiglio, Danilo Caraccio, Ornella Vitale, Antonino Pollio
  • Patent number: 8880979
    Abstract: A method and system are disclosed in which a first non-volatile memory includes blocks that store data, and a second memory that stores overhead information related to the blocks storing the data. The amount of the second memory storing the overhead information related to the at least one block of the plurality of blocks is varied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Giovanni Campardo, Stefano Corno, Gian Pietro Vanalli, Manuela Scognamiglio, Danilo Caraccio, Federico Tiziani, Massimiliano Magni, Andrea Ghilardelli
  • Patent number: 8806293
    Abstract: A single virtualized ECC NAND controller executes an ECC algorithm and manages a stack of NAND flash memories. The virtualized ECC NAND controller allows the host processor to drive the stack of flash memory devices as a single NAND chip while the controller redirects the data to the selected NAND memory device in the stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Federico Tiziani, Giovanni Campardo, Massimo Iaculo, Claudio Giaccio, Manuela Scognamiglio, Danilo Caraccio, Ornella Vitale, Antonino Pollio
  • Patent number: 8654563
    Abstract: Various embodiments comprise apparatuses and methods including a memory controller to control a non-volatile memory array. The memory controller includes a memory array interface coupled to the non-volatile memory array to perform reads and writes on the non-volatile memory array. An overwrite module is configured to write a desired bit value to a specific memory cell within the non-volatile memory array, after receiving the desired bit value and a logical address, regardless of an original value of the memory cell Additional apparatuses and methods are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Emanuele Confalonieri, Manuela Scognamiglio, Federico Tiziani
  • Publication number: 20130332800
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed in which a first non-volatile memory includes blocks that store data, and a second memory that stores error correction information related to the blocks storing the data. The first memory and the second memory are of different types.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Giovanni Campardo, Stefano Corno, Gian Pietro Vanalli, Manuela Scognamiglio, Danilo Caraccio, Federico Tiziani, Massimiliano Magni, Andrea Ghilardelli
  • Publication number: 20130268825
    Abstract: A method and system are disclosed in which a first non-volatile memory includes blocks that store data, and a second memory that stores overhead information related to the blocks storing the data. The amount of the second memory storing the overhead information related to the at least one block of the plurality of blocks is varied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventors: Giovanni Campardo, Stefano Corno, Gian Pietro Vanalli, Manuela Scognamiglio, Danilo Caraccio, Frederico Tiziani, Massimiliano Magni, Andrea Ghilardelli
  • Patent number: 8458562
    Abstract: Embodiments for providing improved reliability or extended life for a non-volatile memory component may comprise a secondary non-volatile memory component to store error correction information, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Giovanni Campardo, Stefano Corno, Gian Pietro Vanalli, Manuela Scognamiglio, Danilo Caraccio, Federico Tiziani, Massimiliano Magni, Andrea Ghilardelli
  • Publication number: 20120317347
    Abstract: Various embodiments comprise apparatuses and methods including a memory controller to control a non-volatile memory array. The memory controller includes a memory array interface coupled to the non-volatile memory array to perform reads and writes on the non-volatile memory array. An overwrite module is configured to write a desired bit value to a specific memory cell within the non-volatile memory array, after receiving the desired bit value and a logical address, regardless of an original value of the memory cell Additional apparatuses and methods are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventors: Emanuele Confalonieri, Manuela Scognamiglio, Federico Tiziani
  • Patent number: 8250282
    Abstract: A memory controller for a phase change memory (PCM) that can be used on a storage bus interface is described. In one example, the memory controller includes an external bus interface coupled to an external bus to communicate read and write instructions with an external device, a memory array interface coupled to a memory array to perform reads and writes on a memory array, and an overwrite module to write a desired value to a desired address of the memory array.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Emanuele Confalonieri, Manuela Scognamiglio, Federico Tiziani
  • Publication number: 20110307762
    Abstract: A single virtualized ECC NAND controller executes an ECC algorithm and manages a stack of NAND flash memories. The virtualized ECC NAND controller allows the host processor to drive the stack of flash memory devices as a single NAND chip while the controller redirects the data to the selected NAND memory device in the stack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventors: Federico Tiziani, Giovanni Campardo, Massimo Iaculo, Claudio Giaccio, Manuela Scognamiglio, Danilo Caraccio, Ornella Vitale, Antonino Pollio
  • Publication number: 20100293317
    Abstract: A memory controller for a phase change memory (PCM) that can be used on a storage bus interface is described. In one example, the memory controller includes an external bus interface coupled to an external bus to communicate read and write instructions with an external device, a memory array interface coupled to a memory array to perform reads and writes on a memory array, and an overwrite module to write a desired value to a desired address of the memory array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2009
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventors: EMANUELE CONFALONIERI, Manuela Scognamiglio, Pederico Tiziani