Patents by Inventor Ann Raechel Shrader-Brawley
Ann Raechel Shrader-Brawley has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 8577708Abstract: The present invention provides a system and process for creating an effective work schedule for a security checkpoint. The process includes the step of analyzing passenger flow to determine the coverage needed to sustain required service levels, generally through simulating the checkpoint to determine required staffing levels. Another step to optimize workforce levels and schedules is to create workforce schedules that are based on optimized person-hours and key variables. The schedule staffs as needed to achieve the required staffing levels and may consider numerous other factors, including acceptable ranges for shift lengths; a maximum number of start times; and a percentage of part-time or seasonal employees. In a particular embodiment, the schedule is formed by using linear programming to solve for a tour assignment matrix (defining a schedule) from a demand matrix representing the needed number of workers and a co efficient matrix representing the availability of workers.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2010Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Accenture Global Services LimitedInventors: Craig Robertson, Ann Raechel Shrader-Brawley, Daniel G. Frisk, David R. Pendergraft
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Publication number: 20110131075Abstract: The present invention provides a system and process for creating an effective work schedule for a security checkpoint. The process includes the step of analyzing passenger flow to determine the coverage needed to sustain required service levels, generally through simulating the checkpoint to determine required staffing levels. Another step to optimize workforce levels and schedules is to create workforce schedules that are based on optimized person-hours and key variables. The schedule staffs as needed to achieve the required staffing levels and may consider numerous other factors, including acceptable ranges for shift lengths; a maximum number of start times; and a percentage of part-time or seasonal employees. In a particular embodiment, the schedule is formed by using linear programming to solve for a tour assignment matrix (defining a schedule) from a demand matrix representing the needed number of workers and a co efficient matrix representing the availability of workers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2010Publication date: June 2, 2011Inventors: Craig ROBERTSON, Ann Raechel Shrader-Brawley, Daniel G. Frisk, David R. Pendergraft
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Patent number: 7840435Abstract: The present invention provides a system and process for creating an effective work schedule for a security checkpoint. The process includes the step of analyzing passenger flow to determine the coverage needed to sustain required service levels, generally through simulating the checkpoint to determine required staffing levels. Another step to optimize workforce levels and schedules is to create workforce schedules that are based on optimized person-hours and key variables. The schedule staffs as needed to achieve the required staffing levels and may consider numerous other factors, including acceptable ranges for shift lengths; a maximum number of start times; and a percentage of part-time or seasonal employees. In a particular embodiment, the schedule is formed by using linear programming to solve for a tour assignment matrix (defining a schedule) from a demand matrix representing the needed number of workers and a coefficient matrix representing the availability of workers.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2003Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Accenture Global Services GmbHInventors: Craig Robertson, Ann Raechel Shrader-Brawley, Daniel G. Frisk, David R. Pendergraft
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Patent number: 7110925Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for simulating a security checkpoint. While the present invention is presented in the context of an airport, the simulation may be easily adapted for any type of security checkpoint at any location. Specifically, the present invention provides a model that evaluates the time costs of security measures related to checking-in baggage, screening passengers, and screening the passengers' carry-ons. The model is robust to allow changes in security configurations, schemes, devices, and personnel. In one embodiment, the present invention further includes a security demand model.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2002Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Assignee: Accenture Global Services GmbHInventors: David Ross Pendergraft, Ann Raechel Shrader-Brawley, Craig V. Robertson
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Publication number: 20040193473Abstract: The present invention provides a system and process for creating an effective work schedule for a security checkpoint. The process includes the step of analyzing passenger flow to determine the coverage needed to sustain required service levels. The coverage is generally determined through simulating the security checkpoint to determine required staffing levels. Another step to optimize workforce levels and schedules is to create workforce schedules that are based on optimized person-hours and key variables. The schedule staffs as needed to achieve the required staffing levels. The schedule may consider numerous other factors, such as acceptable ranges for minimum and maximum shift lengths; a maximum number of start times; and a percentage of part-time or seasonal employees. Saving from the present invention may then be determined by comparing baseline worker-hours to optimized worker-hours.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2003Publication date: September 30, 2004Applicant: Accenture Global Services GmbhInventors: Craig Robertson, Ann Raechel Shrader-Brawley, Daniel G. Frisk, David R. Pendergraft
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Publication number: 20040098237Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for simulating a security checkpoint. While the present invention is presented in the context of an airport, the simulation may be easily adapted for any type of security checkpoint at any location. Specifically, the present invention provides a model that evaluates the time costs of security measures related to checking-in baggage, screening passengers, and screening the passengers' carry-ons. The model is robust to allow changes in security configurations, schemes, devices, and personnel. In one embodiment, the present invention further includes a security demand model.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2002Publication date: May 20, 2004Applicant: Accenture Global Services GmbHInventors: David Ross Pendergraft, Ann Raechel Shrader-Brawley, Craig V. Robertson