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Method and apparatus combining control theory and business performance management

US8626544B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 28, 2008
Grant dateJan 7, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 24, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q10/0639
  • WIPO fieldIT methods for management
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A control methodology and component in Business Performance Management (BPM) Systems. This enables firms to exploit control theoretic techniques for Business Performance Management. Information from BPM systems is used to calibrate models of the business process. This model is then used to assess and optimize control actions to manage business performance, on the basis of which a control action is selected for business process execution.

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