Patents by Inventor Munir M. Farhan

Munir M. Farhan 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).

  • Zoned initialization of a solid state drive
    Patent number: 8266354
    Abstract: Zoned initialization of a solid state drive is provided. A solid state memory device includes a controller for controlling storage and retrieval of data to and from the device. A set of solid state memory components electrically coupled to the controller. The set is electrically divided into a first zone and a second zone, wherein the first zone is at least partially initialized independent from the second zone. An interface is coupled between the controller and the set of solid state memory components to facilitate transfer of data between the set of solid state memory components and the controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Munir M. Farhan, Thomas L. Pratt
  • ZONED INITIALIZATION OF A SOLID STATE DRIVE
    Publication number: 20100332740
    Abstract: Zoned initialization of a solid state drive is provided. A solid state memory device includes a controller for controlling storage and retrieval of data to and from the device. A set of solid state memory components electrically coupled to the controller. The set is electrically divided into a first zone and a second zone, wherein the first zone is at least partially initialized independent from the second zone. An interface is coupled between the controller and the set of solid state memory components to facilitate transfer of data between the set of solid state memory components and the controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: DELL PRODUCTS L.P.
    Inventors: Munir M. Farhan, Thomas L. Pratt