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Requirement-Based Bidding Language for Agent-Based Scheduling

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Requirement-Based Bidding Language for Agent-Based Scheduling

Wang, Chun (2013) Requirement-Based Bidding Language for Agent-Based Scheduling. IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, 10 (1). pp. 219-223. ISSN 1545-5955

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TASE.2012.2196795

Abstract

This paper presents a requirement-based bidding language for agent-based scheduling. The language allows agents to attach their valuations directly to scheduling performance requirements. Compared with general bidding languages, the proposed one reduces agents’ valuation and system’s communication complexities. In addition, it results in efficient winner determination problem models. Experimental results show that the requirement-based language exhibits superior winner determination performance in terms of problem-solving speed and scalability.

Divisions:Concordia University > Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science > Concordia Institute for Information Systems Engineering
Item Type:Article
Refereed:Yes
Authors:Wang, Chun
Journal or Publication:IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering
Date:2013
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):10.1109/TASE.2012.2196795
Keywords:Agent-based scheduling , bidding language , economic-based negotiation mechanisms
ID Code:976813
Deposited By: Danielle Dennie
Deposited On:28 Jan 2013 17:02
Last Modified:18 Jan 2018 17:43

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