METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SOLVING AN OPTIMIZATION PROBLEM USING A FLEXIBLE MODULAR APPROACH

摘要

A method for solving an optimization problem inputted by a user may include: (a) using an interface of a digital computer to receive an indication of (i) said optimization problem, (ii) one or more optimization problem specifications of a plurality of optimization problem specifications, (iii) at least one generation method and at least one evaluation method, (iv) one or more algorithms of a plurality of algorithms, wherein said one or more algorithms is configured to solve said optimization problem subject to at least said one or more optimization problem specifications using said at least one generation method and said at least one evaluation method, and (v) one or more computational platforms of a plurality of computational platforms, wherein said one or more computational platforms is configured to execute said one or more algorithms; (b) using said one or more computational platforms to execute said one or more algorithms to yield a solution to said optimization problem; and (c) providing said solution to said optimization problem from said computational platform at said interface.