@inproceedings{d99c490cd9d24e59a6815aafb275d921,
title = "Combinatorial Trading Mechanism for Task Allocation1",
abstract = "We describe a task reallocation problem among agents, and present on a market-based solution procedure. A new bidding form, which allows agents to sell and buy tasks simultaneously, is proposed. Based on the bidding form and the concept of feasible trading matching, an iterative combinatorial trading mechanism is devised to extend the one-side combinatorial auction mechanism. We show that this mechanism can produce optimal task allocations. An algorithm for feasible trading matching with maximal trading surplus is also presented. Finally, we extend the trading mechanism to deal with task reallocation and team adjustment simultaneously.",
keywords = "bidding, combinatorial auction, multi-agent, task allocation",
author = "Wenge Guo and Nygard, {Kendall E.} and Ahmed Kamel",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2001 by the International Society for Computers and Their Applications. All rights reserved.; 14th International Conference on Computer Applications in Industry and Engineering, CAINE 2001 ; Conference date: 27-11-2001 Through 29-11-2001",
year = "2001",
language = "English (US)",
series = "14th International Conference on Computer Applications in Industry and Engineering 2001, CAINE 2001",
publisher = "International Society for Computers and Their Applications (ISCA)",
pages = "175--180",
editor = "Anthony Chung",
booktitle = "14th International Conference on Computer Applications in Industry and Engineering 2001, CAINE 2001",
address = "United States",
}