Method and apparatus for generating a multi-dimensional cost function
US6904329B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P90/80
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for generating a cost function for processing a candidate workpiece using a resource includes identifying processing requirements for the candidate workpiece. A first committed capacity of the resource is determined based on a schedule of engagements associated with other workpieces having processing requirements compatible with the processing requirements of the candidate workpiece. A second committed capacity of the resource is determined based on a schedule of engagements associated with other workpieces having processing requirements not compatible with the processing requirements of the candidate workpiece. The cost function is generated based on the first and second committed capacities. A system includes a resource for processing a candidate workpiece and at least one scheduling agent. The scheduling agent is configured to identify processing requirements for the candidate workpiece, determine a first committed capacity of the resource based on a schedule of engagements associated with other workpieces having processing requirements compatible with the processing requirements of the candidate workpiece, determine a second committed capacity of the resource based on …
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