"So, EDIGs language should be considered broader and more inclusive because it allows for everything included in Micron's proposed language, and adds the ability to link data segments directly without the overhead created by tables."

Yes, I see e.Digitals claim language as broader.

Just to try and relate it a bit more for you, as you are following up.

If you could envision the issues in layers, there would be typically three layers.

1st layer being the physical memory matrix (trapped electron cells) organized into blocks or arrays. Each array has a physical function of erase or flash, that erases (flashes) the whole array at once. With that, systems must be devised around this common physical draw-back feature, where, another draw back...the cells in an array can only be programmed (written) once with data. With that, systems have to juggle this problem between the two draw backs. It's like keeping from painting yourself into a corner. The arrays can be read from over and over without problems

2nd layer being, programming file allocation structures...or allocation tables into the arrays through various methods. These are back ground elements that physically address the raw data to the memory matrix and log where data is programmed.. In this layer such things happen as recovery of (un-wanted data) space, wear leveling...etc. Various methods are implemented in juggling the two draw back problems mentioned above...while keeping track of the raw data during the various processes.

3rd layer being a file system (various methods of link or contigious) of some sort that organizes the underpinnings of raw data. The file system functions in unison with the allocation issues, and the background functions.

e.Digital eliminates the 2nd layer, where the "file system" functions directly with the physical memory. While at the same time.....organizes the raw data with hierarchical considerations. The back ground functions of...eg re-claiming space, wear leveling...etc all function at this level.

Review the claims construction and see how the claim phrase "File system" that was argued over is so important.

The "file system" directly details and manipulates at the 1st layer.

doni