Graphical user interface for reviewing valuation estimates of perishable resources

摘要

Graphic displays are generated for illustrating or explaining a calculation of the marginal value of a perishable resource, such as a capacity of seats on a particular date or a capacity of hotel rooms on a particular stay date. A typical pattern of consumption of the resource is determined by averaging historical consumption patterns, such as booking patterns. Various algorithms are then employed to transform the typical pattern into a planned pattern of consumption. The typical pattern and the planned pattern are then displayed in a comparative manner to illustrate the calculation of marginal value.