COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED SYSTEM FOR MODELING AN ALLOCATED RESOURCE

摘要

Exemplary embodiments are generally directed to methods, mediums, and systems for accounting for extensions or reductions of the period for which a resource (e.g., computer processor time, scientific apparatus, storage units, devices, etc.) is allocated. According to exemplary embodiments, allocation-based aggregated effects of extension and relinquishment are modeled. The modeled effects are used to offset allocation forecasts based on historical data. As a result, the dimensionality of the problem of incorporating in-house data is greatly reduced as compared to other techniques, and allocation forecasts can be made more accurately and efficiently.

主权项

1. An apparatus comprising a processor component and a storage to store instructions that, when executed by the processor component, cause the processor component to:
forecast use of a resource divided into a predetermined number of units based on prior demand for the units of the resource, the units of the resource capable of being allocated to one or more users for an occupancy period that begins at an occupation time; access an profile that accounts for a modification to the occupancy period of the resource by a plurality of users, the modification associated with a modification time at which the modification is requested, the profile accounting for the modification of the occupancy period as a function of the original occupancy period and a number of days left until an originally-scheduled end of the occupancy period, or accounting for the modification of the occupancy period based on a probability of receiving a request to modify the occupancy period and an expected amount of the modification; apply the profile to the forecasted demand to increase or reduce the forecasted use based on extension effects that occur between the occupation time and the modification time; and adjust one or more parameters associated with allocation of the resource to account for the increased or reduced forecasted use.