Optimal multi-factor evaluation in computing systems
US8498957B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 26, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/31
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques are disclosed for optimally scheduling computations that involve multiple factors, the cost of evaluations and probabilities of success of which are known. For example, a methodology is provided for determining an optimal schedule of a multi-factor test in sub-quadratic time. While the methodology has wide ranging application, we illustrate a particular applicability to a security application involving multi-factor authentication in a cloud computing environment, as well as applicability to the contact center agent scheduling.
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