Patents Assigned to GTE Laboratories Incoporated
  • Method and apparatus for assigning a plurality of work projects
    Patent number: 5913201
    Abstract: An apparatus and computerized method of assigning workers to a plurality of work-projects, utilizing linear programminig is disclosed. The linear programming formulations forecast the adequacy of the workforce, assigning workers so as to maximize scheduling of appointments while minimizing the aggregate travel time of workers to reach the work-project sites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1999
    Assignee: GTE Laboratories Incoporated
    Inventor: George A. Kocur