Computer-implemented system for modeling an allocated resource

US9805324B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• SAS INSTITUTE, INC. · US

Inventors

• Bingfeng Ding · Cary, US
• Feng Chen · Shanghai, CN
• Kevin L. Scott · Raleigh, US
• Metin Balikcioglu · Cary, US
• Tugrul Sanli · Cary, US
• Xiaodong Yao · Cary, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 13, 2016
• Grant date: Oct 31, 2017
• Expiry date: Sep 13, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H04L47/83
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

Exemplary embodiments are generally directed to methods, mediums, and systems for accounting for extensions or reductions of the period for which a resource (e.g., computer processor time, scientific apparatus, storage units, devices, etc.) is allocated. According to exemplary embodiments, allocation-based aggregated effects of extension and relinquishment are modeled. The modeled effects are used to offset allocation forecasts based on historical data. As a result, the dimensionality of the problem of incorporating in-house data is greatly reduced as compared to other techniques, and allocation forecasts can be made more accurately and efficiently.