Method and apparatus for an itinerary planner

Details Method and apparatus for an itinerary planner Method and apparatus for an itinerary planner

2011-02-22

2011-02-22

Hayes, John W (Department: 3628)

Data processing: financial, business practice, management, or co

Automated electrical financial or business practice or...

Reservation, check-in, or booking display for reserved space

C705S006000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07895065

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for providing an itinerary planner is described. The itinerary planner generates itineraries for visiting locations which are personalized to the user's preferences. Unknown conditions are handled by contingency plans that the itinerary planner generates in an anytime manner. The first itineraries are derived in a short time, and as more computation time is allowed, additional itineraries that better suit the preferences of the user are obtained.

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