DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR MANAGING A MEMORY, CAPABLE OF IMPROVING STABILITY AND RELIABILITY BY MANAGING THE REMAINING USE AMOUNT OF A FLASH MEMORY DEVICE

摘要

PURPOSE: A device and a method for managing a memory are provided to easily manage a memory device by checking the remaining use amount of a flash memory device in real time.;CONSTITUTION: A counter(110) counts the number of reserved blocks and bad blocks in a flash memory. A calculator(120) calculates the remaining use amount of the flash memory based on the number of the bad blocks and reserved blocks. A display unit(130) displays the calculated remaining use amount with a level gauge type. An alarm unit(140) generates an alarm when the remaining use amount is less than a critical use amount.;COPYRIGHT KIPO 2010