Electrical computers and digital processing systems: virtual mac – Task management or control – Process scheduling
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-12
2011-07-12
Tang, Kenneth (Department: 2196)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: virtual mac
Task management or control
Process scheduling
C718S100000, C718S103000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07979860
ABSTRACT:
A process for scheduling operations using a cost function is provided. A number of scheduling options are determined for an operation and a cost is computed for each scheduling option. The process then schedules the operation based on a computed cost.
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