Workflow execution plans through completion condition critical path analysis
US8108868B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2209/506
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Optimizing workflow execution. A method includes identifying a completion condition. The completion condition is specified as part of the overall workflow. The method further includes identifying a number of activities that could be executed to satisfy the completion condition. One or more activities from the number of activities is ordered into an execution plan and assigned system resources based on an analysis of activities in the number of activities and the completion condition.
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