International Business Machines Corporation

Menachem Levanoni

Jerome M Kurtzberg

Ying Tat Leung

Gyana Ranjan Parija

Aliza Rivka Heching

John Stephen Lew

Sanjay Elathur Ramaswamy

Walter W Hildenbrand

Jean-Claude Andre Chastang

Monalisa Mohanty

Rhys F Elliott

E Hal Bogardus

Virgina Howard Brecher

A method and structure for a computerized method for providing an optimization solution, includes, for a process, wherein is defined a linear functional form y=f(X,c), where X comprises a set of independent variables X={x, . . . x}, c includes a set of functional parameters c={c, . . . c}, and y comprises a dependent variable, where the independent variables set X is partitioned into two subsets, Xand X, receiving data for the process and minimizing y with respect to X. Dependent variable y is maximized with respect to X, subject to a set of constraints. The maximizing y includes a global optimum for the process.

Method and structure for providing optimal design of toleranced parts in manufacturing

A computer method for providing optimal dynamic techniques for custom-fit eye optics. The method includes steps of mounting pressure and motion sensors in a eye-enclosing device, transmitting data produced by said sensors during actual operation of said eye-enclosing device worn by a specific individual, receiving said sensor signals for subsequent analysis by a computer, creating a stress-and-motion map based on said sensor-based data, and creating a virtual optic (model) for optimal support and comfort based on step iv stress-and-motion map.

Optimal dynamic techniques for custom-fit eye optics

Method and apparatus suitable for demand forecasting. The invention can enable sales forecasting 'by item, by size, by location'. The invention features combining a demand profile and a demand model into a single encompassing model which is capable of projecting demand for an identified set of merchandise.

Method and apparatus suitable for demand forecasting

A computer method for enhancing shelf-space management. The method includes the steps of providing a shelf-space-requirements database comprising a compendium of individual shelf-space-requirements history; providing a shelf-space-availability database comprising a compendium of at least one of shelf-space management solutions, shelf-space information, and shelf-space diagnostics; and, employing a data mining technique for interrogating the shelf-space-requirements and shelf-space-availability databases for generating an output data stream, the output data stream correlating shelf-space-requirements problem with shelf-space-availability solution.

Data mining techniques for enhancing shelf-space management

A computer method for providing optimization for design processes for situations wherein there is defined a functional form y=f(x,b), where x comprises a set of independent controllable variables x={x. . . xn}, b comprises a set of functional parameters b={b. . . bm}, and y comprises a dependent uncontrollable design variable, f(x,b) subject to constraints on the dependent uncontrollable design variable y. The method comprises the steps of converting the constraints on y to constraints on b by using a functional estimate of y and its design variables (parameters) b; optimizing the function f(x,b) subject to the converted constraints on its design variables (parameters) b; and generating from step (ii) a set of optimized values of b which can optimize the dependent design variable y.

Computer method for providing optimization of design processes, with dynamic constraints

A computer method suitable for reconciling disparate data archival mediums. The method obviates the need for writing programs that are specific or uniquely tailored to each data archival medium, wherein it is desired to extract specific fields from a variety of spreadsheet or database output files.

Computer method and system for reconciling disparate data archival mediums

A computer method for providing optimization for business processes for situations wherein there is defined a functional form y&equals;f(x,b), where x comprises a set of independent controllable variables x&equals;&lcub;x , . . . xn&rcub;, b comprises a set of functional parameters b&equals;&lcub;b , . . . bm&rcub;, and y comprises a dependent uncontrollable business variable, f(x,b) subject to constraints on the dependent uncontrollable business variable y. The method comprises the steps of converting the constraints on y to constraints on b by using a functional estimate of y and its business variables (parameters) b; optimizing the function f(x,b) subject to the converted constraints on its business variables (parameters) b; and generating from step (ii) a set of optimized values of b which can optimize the dependent business variable y.

Computer method for providing optimization for business processes

A computer method for enhancing product manufacturing management. The method includes the steps of providing a demand database comprising a compendium of individual demand history; providing a manufacturing database comprising a compendium of at least one of product manufacturing management solutions, product manufacturing information, and product manufacturing diagnostics; and, employing a data mining technique for interrogating the demand and manufacturing databases for generating an output data stream, the output data stream correlating a demand problem with a manufacturing solution.

Data mining techniques for enhancing product manufacturing management

A computer method for providing optimization for manufacturing processes for situations wherein there is defined a functional form y&equals;f(x,b), where x comprises a set of independent controllable variables x&equals;&lcub;x1, . . . xn&rcub;, b comprises a set of functional parameters b&equals;&lcub;b1, . . . bm&rcub;, and y comprises a dependent uncontrollable manufacturing variable, f(x,b) subject to constraints on the dependent uncontrollable manufacturing variable y. The method comprises the steps of converting the constraints on y to constraints on b by using a functional estimate of y and its manufacturing variables (parameters) b; optimizing the function f(x,b) subject to the converted constraints on its manufacturing variables (parameters) b; and generating from step (ii) a set of optimized values of b which can optimize the dependent manufacturing variable y.

Computer method for providing optimization of manufacturing processes, with dynamic constraints

A computer method for enhancing distribution centers management. The method includes the steps of providing a demand database comprising a compendium of individual demand history; providing a distribution database comprising a compendium of at least one of distribution centers management solutions, distribution centers information, and distribution centers diagnostics; and, employing a data mining technique for interrogating the demand and distribution databases for generating an output data stream, the output data stream correlating a demand problem with a distribution solution.

Data mining techniques for enhancing distribution centers management

A computer method for enhancing regional product allocation management. The method includes the steps of providing a demand database comprising a compendium of individual demand history; providing a supply database comprising a compendium of at least one of regional product allocation management solutions, regional product allocation information, and regional product allocation diagnostics; and, employing a data mining technique for interrogating the demand and supply databases for generating an output data stream, the output data stream correlating demand problem with supply solution.

Data mining techniques for enhancing regional product allocation management

A method utilizing continual sensor-based data to design an adjustable set of corrective braking/accelerating actions for a vehicle. The invention capabilities include cognizance of the dynamic workings of the vehicle in a changing real environment. For example, the forces and accelerations experienced by the vehicle during normal driving operations, may be taken into design account, to thereby provide an optimal balance between safety, support, and comfort.

Dynamic technique for using corrective braking/accelerating actions on vehicles

A method including providing force and acceleration sensors in a vehicle-enclosing device; transmitting data produced by the sensors during actual operation of the vehicle-enclosing device attached to a specific vehicle for subsequent analysis by a computer; and creating a force-and-acceleration map based on the sensor-based data.

Dynamic technique for using corrective actions on vehicles undergoing excessive turns

A computer method suitable for use with a vehicle. The method comprises the steps of using a Global Positioning System (GPS) as a first order mechanism for guiding the vehicle pursuant to a current destination and in accordance with a statically determined vehicle trajectory; monitoring real time dynamic factors relating to the current vehicle trajectory; creating a branching condition for determining if the GPS first order mechanism must be modified responsive to the real time dynamic factors; and activating an instantaneous vehicle replacement trajectory depending on the branching condition such that the replacement trajectory accommodates the effects of the real time dynamic factors by providing a second order GPS mechanism.

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