System and method for allocating vehicles across a pool of customers in a subscription vehicle service
US10872301B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/06315
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Optimizing the assignment of vehicles in a fleet across a pool of customers. Identifying a pool of customers to be included in an assignment event and identifying available vehicles. Cull the domain of potential assignment scenarios by filtering out undesired matches. Score the generated scenarios based on various desired factors and then rank the scenarios. Select one or more optimal scenarios and analyze for week spots. Bolster the week spots by interacting with one or more customers to identify alternate solutions. Select and implement the optimal scenario.
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