18343612. TASK WORKFLOW MODELING INTERFACE simplified abstract (Oracle International Corporation)
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TASK WORKFLOW MODELING INTERFACE
Organization Name
Oracle International Corporation
Inventor(s)
Robert St. Pierre of Campbell CA (US)
Mark Pearson of Redwood Shores CA (US)
TASK WORKFLOW MODELING INTERFACE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18343612 titled 'TASK WORKFLOW MODELING INTERFACE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes techniques for generating recommendations for re-ordering scheduled tasks to improve completion times in a work environment. The system analyzes performance metrics associated with current and alternative task schedules, allowing users to re-order tasks and view predicted performance metrics before implementation.
- The system displays a representation of a schedule for performing tasks among work centers in a work environment.
- Identifies performance metrics for current task configuration and analyzes metrics for alternative task schedules.
- Displays interface elements for users to re-order tasks among work centers.
- Shows predicted performance metrics for alternative task schedules.
- Generates instructions to work centers to implement the chosen alternative task schedule.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in various industries such as manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and project management to optimize task scheduling and improve efficiency.
Problems Solved
1. Inefficient task scheduling leading to delays and decreased productivity. 2. Difficulty in identifying the best task order for optimal performance.
Benefits
1. Improved completion times for tasks. 2. Enhanced productivity and efficiency in the work environment. 3. Better utilization of resources and work centers.
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing task scheduling in manufacturing plants Enhancing project management efficiency in construction projects Improving patient flow in healthcare facilities
Possible Prior Art
Prior art in this field may include software solutions for task scheduling optimization, such as project management tools and manufacturing execution systems.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system determine the predicted performance metrics for alternative task schedules?
The system likely uses historical data, algorithms, and simulation techniques to predict the performance metrics for alternative task schedules.
What level of user input is required to implement the recommended task schedule changes?
Users may need to review the recommendations and select the desired alternative task schedule, but the system likely automates the process of generating instructions to work centers for task re-ordering.
Original Abstract Submitted
Techniques for generating recommendations for re-ordering scheduled tasks to improve completion times of one or more tasks are disclosed. A system displays a representation of a schedule for performing tasks among work centers in a work environment. The system identifies performance metrics associated with a current configuration of tasks in the work environment. The system further analyzes performance metrics for alternative task schedules in the work environment. The system displays interface elements to allow a user to re-order tasks among the work centers in the work environment. The system also displays predicted performance metrics associated with the alternative task schedules. When a user selects a particular interface element to implement an alternative task schedule, the system generates instructions to work centers to reorder tasks in the work environment.
