Method and system for continuous integrated resource management
DCFirst Claim
1. A method for continuous resource management of events for a multitude of predetermined heterogenous resources with complex interrelationships by scheduling and controlling actions, said method comprising:
- (a) providing memory for permanent and temporary data files;
(b) providing a resource engine for each predetermined resource for continuously performing prospective scheduling;
(c) providing an action control for each management function;
(d) providing a router;
(e) providing a processing unit for operating the resource engine, the action control and the router;
(f) providing into the memory information about each resource comprising resource characteristics, rules for resource use, and relationships with other resources for permanent data files;
(g) initializing the resource engine with independent demand and current conditions;
(h) continuously monitoring with the resource engine changes in independent demand and conditions using data from external agents and providing instructions to an action control; and
(i) using the action control to determine actions to be taken based on resource information and changes and providing instructions to a resource engine;
(j) the router managing, logging and certifying delivery of instructions from and between resource engines, action controls, and external agents;
wherein the temporary data files are used by the resource engine and the action control to store temporary data.
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Abstract
A method for continuous real-time management of heterogeneous interdependent resources is described. The method preferably comprises using multiple distributed resource engines to maintain timely and precise schedules, and action controls, and identifying and responding to rapidly changing conditions in accord with predetermined requirements, relationships, and constraints. Each resource engine continuously adjusts schedules in response to changing status, resource requirements, relationships and constraints. Each action control maintains an ordered list of conditions requiring action, determines the best action in each case, and generates appropriate responses. Preferably methods for continuous operation include inquiring about status concurrent with scheduling activity and recognizing the effects of time passage on the condition of schedules.
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12 Claims
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1. A method for continuous resource management of events for a multitude of predetermined heterogenous resources with complex interrelationships by scheduling and controlling actions, said method comprising:
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(a) providing memory for permanent and temporary data files; (b) providing a resource engine for each predetermined resource for continuously performing prospective scheduling; (c) providing an action control for each management function; (d) providing a router; (e) providing a processing unit for operating the resource engine, the action control and the router; (f) providing into the memory information about each resource comprising resource characteristics, rules for resource use, and relationships with other resources for permanent data files; (g) initializing the resource engine with independent demand and current conditions; (h) continuously monitoring with the resource engine changes in independent demand and conditions using data from external agents and providing instructions to an action control; and (i) using the action control to determine actions to be taken based on resource information and changes and providing instructions to a resource engine; (j) the router managing, logging and certifying delivery of instructions from and between resource engines, action controls, and external agents; wherein the temporary data files are used by the resource engine and the action control to store temporary data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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