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Resource scheduling method and system

  • US 20070021998A1
  • Filed: 06/27/2006
  • Published: 01/25/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/27/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for use in a scheduling process for scheduling allocation of resources to a task, each resource having a plurality of attributes, the task having one or more operational constraints including a required plurality of capabilities, and having a performance condition associated therewith, the method comprising:

  • receiving data indicative of a change to the status of the scheduling process;

    in response to receipt of the status data, reviewing the attributes of individual resources so as to identify combinations of resources able to collectively satisfy said capability requirements of the task;

    evaluating each identified combination of resources in accordance with a performance algorithm so as to identify an associated performance cost;

    selecting a combination of resources whose identified performance cost meets the performance condition; and

    scheduling said task on the basis of said selected combination of resources.

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