Scheduling system and method

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2003-05-16

2008-03-04

Doren, Beth Van (Department: 3623)

Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location

Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or indication

Railway vehicle

C705S001100, C705S002000, C706S016000, C706S023000, C706S041000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07340328

ABSTRACT:
A scheduling system and method for moving plural objects through a multipath system described as a freight railway scheduling system. The scheduling system utilizes a cost reactive resource scheduler to minimize resource exception while at the same time minimizing the global costs associated with the solution. The achievable movement plan can be used to assist in the control of, or to automatically control, the movement of trains through the system.

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