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Approach for performing administrative functions in information systems

US6553369B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 11, 1999
Grant dateApr 22, 2003
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Expiry dateMar 11, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S707/99945
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An intelligent approach for performing administrative functions generally involves performing a set of administrative function steps within a “maintenance window” that is defined by one or more specified time periods. First, a set of administrative function steps to be performed are identified. The set of administrative function steps is prioritized to produce a set of prioritized administrative function steps. Then, the set of prioritized administrative function steps is performed during the maintenance window. Aspects and features of the invention include: identifying and prioritizing administrative function steps; estimated function times and maintenance window; failure prediction; environment recommendations; history information and learning techniques; saving state and context information; and user feedback.

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