Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Product assembly or manufacturing
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-07
2005-06-07
Von Buhr, Maria N. (Department: 2125)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Product assembly or manufacturing
Reexamination Certificate
active
06904329
ABSTRACT:
A method for generating a cost function for processing a candidate workpiece using a resource includes identifying processing requirements for the candidate workpiece. A first committed capacity of the resource is determined based on a schedule of engagements associated with other workpieces having processing requirements compatible with the processing requirements of the candidate workpiece. A second committed capacity of the resource is determined based on a schedule of engagements associated with other workpieces having processing requirements not compatible with the processing requirements of the candidate workpiece. The cost function is generated based on the first and second committed capacities. A system includes a resource for processing a candidate workpiece and at least one scheduling agent. The scheduling agent is configured to identify processing requirements for the candidate workpiece, determine a first committed capacity of the resource based on a schedule of engagements associated with other workpieces having processing requirements compatible with the processing requirements of the candidate workpiece, determine a second committed capacity of the resource based on a schedule of engagements associated with other workpieces having processing requirements not compatible with the processing requirements of the candidate workpiece, and generate the cost function based on the first and second committed capacities.
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Barto Larry D.
Li Yiwei
Nettles Steven C.
Parunak H. Van Dyke
Advanced Micro Devices , Inc.
Von Buhr Maria N.
Williams Morgan & Amerson P.C.
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