Method and system for continuous integrated resource management

Patent 5369570 Issued on November 29, 1994. Estimated Expiration Date:

November 29, 2011. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Inventor

Parad, Harvey A.

Application

No. 792360 filed on 11/14/1991

US Classes:

705/8, Allocating resources or scheduling for an administrative function700/99, Resource allocation709/226, Network resource allocating709/229, Network resources access controlling709/244Centralized controlling

Examiners

Primary: Weinhardt, Robert A.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

Neuner; George W.

International Class

G06F 015/21

Abstract

A method for continuous real-time management of heterogeneous interdependent resources is described. The method preferably comprises using multiple distributed resource engines to maintain timely and precise schedules, and action controls, and identifying and responding to rapidly changing conditions in accord with predetermined requirements, relationships, and constraints. Each resource engine continuously adjusts schedules in response to changing status, resource requirements, relationships and constraints. Each action control maintains an ordered list of conditions requiring action, determines the best action in each case, and generates appropriate responses. Preferably methods for continuous operation include inquiring about status concurrent with scheduling activity and recognizing the effects of time passage on the condition of schedules.