US 2015/0178022 A1 · Methods for Optimizing Load Density in a Managed Asset Environment

Abstract

A computing device hosts an optimization application for optimizing a managed asset environment. The environment includes a plurality of electronic devices in a plurality of regions that subdivide the environment. Usage information associated with electronic devices per region is generated. Based on the usage information, a determination is made whether load density per region exceeds a value of a predetermined metric. Upon determining that a load density of at least one region exceeds the value, the application provides an indication to adjust a number of electronic devices in one or more of the regions to cause the load density of the at least one region to be less than the value and thereby substantially balance the load density between the plurality of regions. The indication is provided as an optimized map reflecting changes or adjustments in electronic devices and their locations.

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Dependent claims

A method for optimizing load density in an environment having a plurality of electronic devices in a plurality of regions that subdivide the environment, comprising:

generating usage information associated with electronic devices per region;
based on the usage information, determining whether load density per region exceeds a value of a predetermined metric;
and
upon determining that a load density of at least one region exceeds the value, providing an indication to adjust a number of electronic devices in one or more of the regions to cause the load density of the at least one region to be less than the value and thereby substantially balance the load density between the plurality of regions.

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A method for optimizing load density in an environment having a plurality of electronic devices, comprising:

receiving usage information associated with each electronic device of the plurality of electronic devices;
based upon the usage information, identifying at least one underloaded electronic device of the plurality of electronic devices having a load that is below a predetermined threshold;
upon identifying an underloaded electronic device, determining whether a coverage area of the underloaded electronic device overlaps with another coverage area of another underloaded electronic device;
and
upon a positive determination, providing an indication that the underloaded electronic device is movable from a location thereof in the environment.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Methods for Optimizing Load Density in a Managed Asset Environment

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Abstract

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