Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Product assembly or manufacturing
Reexamination Certificate
2006-10-24
2006-10-24
Rodriguez, Paul (Department: 2123)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Product assembly or manufacturing
C700S121000, C705S002000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07127310
ABSTRACT:
A method for generating a cost function includes providing a resource for processing a workpiece. A plurality of cost function parameters is provided. A library of parameterized cost function components is acessed based on the plurality of cost function parameters to generate a cost function for processing the workpiece using the resource. A system includes a resource for processing a workpiece and at least one scheduling agent. The scheduling agent is configured to provide a plurality of cost function parameters and access a library of parameterized cost function components based on the plurality of cost function parameters to generate a cost function for processing the workpiece using the resource.
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Barto Larry D.
Li Yiwei
Nettles Steven C.
Parunak H. Van Dyke
Advanced Micro Devices , Inc.
Rodriguez Paul
Williams Morgan & Amerson P.C.
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