Dynamic critical-path recalculation facility
US8612991B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2209/506
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for dynamically recalculating a critical path in a job scheduling system is disclosed. In selected embodiments, the method may include determining when a first job associated with a critical path is substantially complete. The method may further include identifying a successor job of the first job and identifying multiple predecessor jobs of the successor job. The method may then determine whether there is at least one predecessor job that has not completed. In the event there is at least one predecessor job that has not completed, the method may recalculate the critical path. A corresponding apparatus and computer program product for implementing the above-stated method are also disclosed.
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