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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 24, 2006
Filed:
Aug. 30, 2002
Larry D. Barto, Austin, TX (US);
Yiwei LI, Austin, TX (US);
Steven C. Nettles, Johnson City, TX (US);
H. Van Dyke Parunak, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Larry D. Barto, Austin, TX (US);
Yiwei Li, Austin, TX (US);
Steven C. Nettles, Johnson City, TX (US);
H. Van Dyke Parunak, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Austin, TX (US);
Abstract
A method for generating a cost function includes providing a resource for processing a workpiece. A plurality of cost function parameters is provided. A library of parameterized cost function components is acessed based on the plurality of cost function parameters to generate a cost function for processing the workpiece using the resource. A system includes a resource for processing a workpiece and at least one scheduling agent. The scheduling agent is configured to provide a plurality of cost function parameters and access a library of parameterized cost function components based on the plurality of cost function parameters to generate a cost function for processing the workpiece using the resource.