Patent ID: 8159925
Filing Date: 2012-04-17
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
1. A method of configuring a limited use memory device, comprising: storing a first data portion including data of interest in a first data storage region of a limited use memory device, the first data storage region including a relatively non-degradable material; storing a second data portion including read-support information necessary for reading the data of interest from the first data storage region in a second data storage region of the limited use memory device, the second data storage region including a relatively degradable material; saving an identification code associated with the limited use memory device in a data storage location distinct from the limited use memory device; and saving an override code associated with the limited use memory device in association with the identification code in a data storage location distinct from the limited use memory device, the override code containing information necessary to read data of interest from the first data portion following degradation of read-support information stored in the second data storage region.