Preference-based resource reservation method for resource allocation in full distributed systems

Multiagent Resource Allocation (MARA) is a field to find out solutions that distribute a set of resources among agents. Heretofore, lots of utility- and reputation-based approaches have been proposed. In this paper, we develop a preference-based resource reservation approach for resource allocation in a system that consists of entirely selfless agents. Preference, defined as the satisfaction of required resources, has a crucial impact on resource allocation. The importance degree is also adopted to represent the extent to which a particular attribute is needed. In the system, agents communicate with semi-local friends to exchange information as well as reserving resources. Finally, a confirmation or cancelation message is sent to obtain or release the reserved resources. Numerical examples are given to show the rationality and effectiveness of the proposed method.