Dynamic Task Allocation Using Efficiency Indices and Temporal Attributes

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Solution Overview

Problem

Computer systems face challenges in efficiently modeling and allocating real-world tasks due to numerous variables and uncertainties involved, making effective task allocation elusive.

Innovation Solution

An apparatus and method for personalized task allocation that includes a processor configured to identify tasks, generate completion time constraints, determine projected completion times, identify time deficits, and reallocate tasks based on efficiency indices and temporal attributes using machine learning techniques.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If traditional task allocation methods are used, then simplicity is maintained, but task allocation efficiency and accuracy deteriorate due to numerous variables and uncertainties

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetask allocation efficiencyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system transforms task allocation from a static process to a dynamic one by continuously monitoring multiple parameters including time deficits, efficiency indices, and temporal attributes. Machine learning models analyze these parameters in real-time to optimize task allocation, converting a simple assignment process into an adaptive optimization system that responds to changing conditions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical task allocation methods with machine learning-based intelligent systems. Neural networks and predictive analytics substitute for rule-based assignment, enabling the system to handle uncertainty and variability through data-driven decisions rather than predetermined protocols

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Measurement precision

If task reallocation based on multiple parameters is implemented, then task assignment accuracy is improved, but computational complexity and processing time increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetask assignment accuracyVSAvoidprocessing time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary calculations by pre-computing efficiency indices for resources and establishing baseline temporal attributes for tasks. Machine learning models are trained in advance on historical data to predict outcomes, so that real-time allocation decisions rely on preprocessed information rather than computing everything from scratch during task assignment

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The task allocation system uses self-service mechanisms where machine learning models automatically adjust to new conditions without requiring complete re-computation. The system learns from past allocations and continuously refines its predictions, reducing processing time for subsequent decisions while maintaining or improving accuracy

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS12045649B1Apparatus and method for task allocation
Publication Date: 2024.07.23 THE STRATEGIC COACH
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AI summary

An apparatus and method. The apparatus including at least a processor configured to identify a plurality of tasks associated with a first resource, determine at least an assignable task of the plurality of tasks and reallocate the at least an assignable task that includes: identifying a plurality of second resources, wherein each resource includes an efficiency index corresponding to the at least an assignable task and a temporal attribute, generating an optimal reallocation as a function of the efficiency index and the temporal attribute and reallocating the at least an assignable task as a function of the optimal reallocation.