Print job allocation system and method

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2005-07-20

2009-12-01

Haskins, Twyler L (Department: 2625)

Facsimile and static presentation processing

Static presentation processing

Communication

C358S001130, C358S001140, C718S105000, C709S203000, C709S206000, C709S235000, C709S223000, C709S229000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07626717

ABSTRACT:
In a print job distribution method, a distribution is determined that assigns distribution portions of a plurality of print jobs to selected print shops. The determining of the distribution includes: (i) estimating a per job turnaround time metric for each print job respective to those print shops capable of performing the print job; (ii) estimating a per shop turnaround time metric for each print shop based on the per job turnaround time metrics estimated for that print shop and distribution portions assigned to that print shop; and (iii) optimizing respective to the distribution a load-balancing metric that is functionally dependent upon the per-shop turnaround time metrics of the print shops.

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