| 5706441 |
Method and apparatus for objectively monitoring and assessing the performance of health-care providers |
| Jan-6-1998 |
A method and apparatus for objectively assessing the complexity of health-care services delivered by each health-care provider within a group of health-care providers to patients serviced by the group... |
| 5706200 |
Scheduling system and scheduling method for reentrant line processes |
| Jan-6-1998 |
A multiple-product reentrant line scheduling method includes the steps of storing a time measurement variable for each one of a plurality of incomplete products disposed in a buffer at a workstation, the... |
| 5692125 |
System and method for scheduling linked events with fixed and dynamic conditions |
| Nov-25-1997 |
In a scheduling system, events and/or groups of events are checked at a scheduling time to insure that certain fixed conditions associated with the event(s) are satisfied. The events are also checked at... |
| 5659734 |
Cooperation scheme for plural work stations |
| Aug-19-1997 |
On knowledge information processing and especially in a plan making system such as a system for generating schedule diagrams of trains and personnel, it becomes necessary to make or modify a plan by using... |
| 5649113 |
Method and system for translating an optimization problem for use in efficient resource allocation |
| Jul-15-1997 |
An improved method and system for translating an optimization problem for use in efficient resource allocation. The improved method of the present invention includes the step of generating an index link... |
| 5640505 |
Operational support structure for a telecommunications network |
| Jun-17-1997 |
A support structure for an operational telecommunications network deploys a set of individual technologies and provides a set of services to customers. The support structure is divided into a set of domains... |
| 5630072 |
Relia process: integrated relational object unit identification and location addressing processes |
| May-13-1997 |
Automatic processes for relational identification and recording of object units and their locations, in conjunction with traditional Hierarchy Coded Location Addressing, to directly support tracking, configuration... |
| 5615109 |
Method of and system for generating feasible, profit maximizing requisition sets |
| Mar-25-1997 |
In a computer based inventory control method and system, feasible profit maximizing sets of requisitions are created. System processing starts with the creation of detailed, multi-dimensional forecasts... |
| 5613072 |
System for funding future workers compensation losses |
| Mar-18-1997 |
A system is disclosed for funding future losses incurred by an insurance carrier on active workers' compensation insurance claims. The system uses statistical models to predict future costs and durations... |
| 5606695 |
Method of scheduling successive tasks subject only to timing constraints |
| Feb-25-1997 |
A method of scheduling successive tasks subject only to timing constraints calculates for each task upper and lower limits of the interval in which execution of that task must start. It then constructs... |
| 5566097 |
System for optimal electronic debugging and verification employing scheduled cutover of alternative logic simulations |
| Oct-15-1996 |
A system for determining the optimal circuit design simulator schedule for debugging a digital electronic circuit design. The system characterizes all available circuit design simulators in terms of several... |
| 5563783 |
Method and system for securities pool allocation |
| Oct-8-1996 |
Trading in pooled securities (e.g., pooled mortgages) requires allocation of securities from pools to contracts subject to certain rules or constraints. To improve upon manual allocation procedures, computer... |
| 5559692 |
Customizable data gathering method which allows the user to define the classes of data which are gathered |
| Sep-24-1996 |
A customizable data gathering method utilizes a transportable computing device to store a user-defined menu and data table structure with pointers to define a hierarchical tree model. Once defined the... |
| 5557513 |
Checkout lane alert system and method for stores having express checkout lanes |
| Sep-17-1996 |
A checkout lane alert system and method is a live, computer base, in-store system that integrates real time shopper traffic data with computerized statistical analysis to generate accurate short term forecasts... |
| 5550735 |
Compiling system and method for mass producing individually customized media |
| Aug-27-1996 |
A compiling system which can mass produce individually customized media, such as videotapes in a highly efficient and cost effective manner. High volume production is realized by matrixing synchronized... |
| 5548506 |
Automated, electronic network based, project management server system, for managing multiple work-groups |
| Aug-20-1996 |
Design and implementation of an `Auto Multi-Project Server System`, which automates the tasks of Project Management Coordination, for organizational work-group team members. The `Auto Multi-Project Server`,... |
| 5530861 |
Process enaction and tool integration via a task oriented paradigm |
| Jun-25-1996 |
A task manager for providing personal organization, project management, and process automation capabilities. The task manager maintains a hierarchical list of tasks for an individual. For each task, notes... |
| 5521828 |
Unit and method for setup-change instruction and the production system |
| May-28-1996 |
A unit and method for dispatching setup-change instructions and the production system. The unit comprises a work-in-progress information input section, a production information input section, a production... |
| 5521813 |
System and method for the advanced prediction of weather impact on managerial planning applications |
| May-28-1996 |
A computer-based system and method which incorporates long-range weather forecasts in a predictive model which quantifies historical weather impact relationships between datasets, and uses the long-range... |
| 5517644 |
Office automation system with interrupt feature |
| May-14-1996 |
A system is disclosed for the automation of virtually all clerical functions in an office, such as for example, an insurance agency. Virtually any document generated by the office may be printed without... |
| 5499188 |
Flexible method for building a recipe in a process control system |
| Mar-12-1996 |
A process plant has a process control system and a plurality of production lines, each production line having a predetermined equipment configuration. The process control system further includes a controller... |
| 5493489 |
Method and apparatus for defining enterprise information flow |
| Feb-20-1996 |
In a method and apparatus for defining an enterprise information flow, a matrix having crossed axes and comprising three elements, that is line application activities which are a series of application... |
| 5487168 |
Method and system for global optimization of device allocation |
| Jan-23-1996 |
An optimal set of devices is allocated to a package of device requests. In one embodiment, for each device request within the package of requests, a determination is made as to one or more eligible devices... |
| 5444615 |
Attorney terminal having outline preparation capabilities for managing trial proceeding |
| Aug-22-1995 |
The present invention provides attorney terminals which operate using an outline for storing, associating and managing case evidence, case law and work product for a given lawsuit at issue. Accessed through... |
| 5442561 |
Production management system and its application method |
| Aug-15-1995 |
Production schedules are executed for production machines and lots having high importance or priority from among lots being objects of production process by the production machines, and progress of production... |
| 5440681 |
Method and apparatus for display and interactive modification of the tasks in a production plan |
| Aug-8-1995 |
A method and apparatus for the interactive modification of a production schedule using a graphical user interface. Each production task is represented by one or more primitive tasks. A primitive task is... |
| 5440493 |
Lot transporting system between stations having different manufacturing equipment |
| Aug-8-1995 |
In a lot transporting system including a plurality of stations each having different types of manufacturing equipments, when the next manufacturing process to be performed upon a lot is determined, one... |
| 5440480 |
Method for determining flexible demand in a manufacturing process |
| Aug-8-1995 |
A system that determines the total demand for a product for each day over four time periods specified by the user of the system. Within the first time period, from the current date up to a demand fence,... |
| 5438508 |
License document interchange format for license management system |
| Aug-1-1995 |
A distributed computer system employs a license management system to account for software product usage. A management policy having a variety of alternative styles and contexts is provided. Each licensed... |
| 5424524 |
Personal scanner/computer for displaying shopping lists and scanning barcodes to aid shoppers |
| Jun-13-1995 |
A personal bar code scanning device for aiding shoppers in keeping track of their expenditures and speeding the process of check-out and taking advantage of coupons. A microprocessor coupled to a bar code... |
| 5416694 |
Computer-based data integration and management process for workforce planning and occupational readjustment |
| May-16-1995 |
Disclosed is a computer system and a method for a computer-based data integration and management processing system and a method for workforce planning and occupational readjustment. The system and method... |
| 5406476 |
Method and apparatus for resource constraint scheduling |
| Apr-11-1995 |
Constrained resource allocation techniques are implemented with a digital computer due to its improved speed and graphics capability. These techniques allow for rapid resource constrained scheduling when... |
| 5406475 |
Data processing network having a plurality of independent subscribers |
| Apr-11-1995 |
A data service company comprises an integrated database (DB) in which various business data dispersively kept in each part in an apparel industry including plan, manufacture, and sales relating to a dress... |
| 5402336 |
System and method for allocating resources of a retailer among multiple wholesalers |
| Mar-28-1995 |
A computerized system receives an input request from the orderer for a retailer, of searching selected wholesalers, and of then comparing these wholesalers to one another so as to provide a desired allocation... |
| 5402335 |
Two-step method constructing large-area facilities and small-area intrafacilities equipments optimized by user population density |
| Mar-28-1995 |
A two-step method is disclosed that enables in the first step to optimize facilities layout on the scale of miles with regard to, among others, population density and that enables in the second step to... |
| 5394324 |
Auction-based control system for energy resource management in a building |
| Feb-28-1995 |
An auction-based apparatus and method for supplying temperature conditioned air. Each room in an office building makes a bid based on a difference between an actual temperature of the room and a desired... |
| 5381332 |
Project management system with automated schedule and cost integration |
| Jan-10-1995 |
A bridge is provided between a conventional network scheduling tool and a conventional performance measurement tool which automatically ties the two together. The combination is adapted to operate within... |
| 5369570 |
Method and system for continuous integrated resource management |
| Nov-29-1994 |
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... |
| 5367450 |
System and method for selecting optional inserts with optimal value in an inserting machine |
| Nov-22-1994 |
A method of making a selection of optional enclosures for a mailpiece including required enclosures. The method comprises the steps of assigning to each of the optional enclosures a weight, a cost and... |
| 5353229 |
System, utilized in scheduling, or the like, for satisfying constraints by allowing relaxation of constraints |
| Oct-4-1994 |
In a system, utilized in, e.g., scheduling, for satisfying constraints by allowing relaxation of constraints, a constraint relaxation necessity detection section detects necessity of constraint relaxation... |
| 5343388 |
Method and apparatus for optimally allocating resources |
| Aug-30-1994 |
A method and apparatus for optimizing resource allocation is disclosed which uses a probabilistic relaxation network technique for obtaining an optimal or near optimal assignment solution. A network of... |
| 5331545 |
System and method for planning support |
| Jul-19-1994 |
A planning support system and process in a workstation having an operator interface, planning process feature, a data file server, and memory feature therein, characterized in storing a planner model having... |
| 5329444 |
Work management system employing electronic board |
| Jul-12-1994 |
A work management system has input means having a function of inputting coordinate information from the surface of a panel, output means having a function of projecting electronic information onto the... |
| 5323314 |
Method and system for graphic representation of meeting parameters in a data processing system |
| Jun-21-1994 |
A method and system for graphic representation of the availability of desired meeting attendees, meeting sites and elements of equipment for use in a data processing system having a display and a calendar... |
| 5319781 |
Generation of schedules using a genetic procedure |
| Jun-7-1994 |
In the scheduling method disclosed herein, a genetic algorithm is employed to improve a population of possible schedules represented by respective chromosomes, where the chromosomes upon which the genetic... |
| 5319543 |
Workflow server for medical records imaging and tracking system |
| Jun-7-1994 |
A computer system with a workflow server provides for automatic and prioritized assignment of work involving processing of medical information records, or "charts", to particular resources (personnel)... |
| 5315509 |
Artificial intelligence system for item analysis for rework shop orders |
| May-24-1994 |
A computer implemented method facilitates the capability for shop re-work orders to be effectively scheduled, knowing the time and location of item availability that is needed to correct the problem found... |
| 5305198 |
Method and apparatus for the immediate allocation of target calls in elevator groups based upon operating costs and variable bonus and penalty point factors |
| Apr-19-1994 |
A method of controlling a group of elevators allocates target calls definitively and immediately to the individual elevators for serving the call according to higher rank and lower rank function requirements... |
| 5303170 |
System and method for process modelling and project planning |
| Apr-12-1994 |
Enables the flexible handling of time, iteration and resource type as variables. For example, project/process simulation tool defines an activity; defines alternative resources required to commence the... |
| 5303147 |
Computer aided planning method and system |
| Apr-12-1994 |
A planning method by computer support is based on a planning program using data concerning an object to be planned and data necessary for planning. The planning method comprises the steps of reading out... |
