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Methods and program products for optimizing problem clustering

US7280986B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 9, 2004
Grant dateOct 9, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F18/23
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Exemplary embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods and program products for optimizing clustering of a design structure matrix. An embodiment of the present invention includes the steps of using a genetic operator to achieve an optimal clustering of a design structure matrix model. Other exemplary embodiments of the invention leverage the optimal clustering by applying a genetic operator on a module-specific basis.

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