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Dynamic constraint satisfaction problem solver

US8504501B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 2008
Grant dateAug 6, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 11, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06N5/01
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system for solving a dynamic constraint satisfaction problem comprises a constraint network of variables and constraints. The system creates a first sub-problem model that includes a first model type, one or more first variables and zero or more first constraints. The system propagates the first constraints through the constraint network and determines if a first conflict is detected from propagating the first constraints. If the first conflict is detected, the system restores the constraint network variables to a first previous state before the first constraints were propagated. The system creates a first sub-problem set that includes a second model type and one or more sub-problem models. The system connects the first sub-problem model to the first sub-problem set via a second constraint and propagates the second constraint through the constraint network.

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