MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES FOR TASKS WITH VIRTUAL COMPOSITE SERVICE AGENTS

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APP PUB NO 20140195944A1
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13737878

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A system, method and computer product for managing resources for tasks. An example system includes a rules database storing requirements and restrictions associated with a task. A graphical user interface contains resource icons of resources that can, at least partially, fulfill the requirements of the task and a virtual service agent (VSA) icon of a VSA associated with the task. When a resource icon is attempted to be dragged and dropped onto the VSA icon, the graphical user interface permits or prohibits the dragging and dropping responsive to a rules-checking module that checks violations of the restrictions. Furthermore, an agent-checking module ensures that at least one resource includes a software agent configured to answer natural language questions. The software agent queries data repositories and applies language processing, information retrieval, and machine learning to arrive at a conclusion.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONNEW ORCHARD ROAD ARMONK NY 10504

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Herger, Lorraine M Port Chester, US 51 950
Keller, Neal M Pleasantville, US 64 2605
McCarthy, Matthew A Holly Springs, US 40 480
Pickover, Clifford A Yorktown Heights, US 921 16287

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