An algorithm and architecture are disclosed for performing multi-argument associative operations. The algorithm and architecture can be used to schedule operations on multiple facilities for computations or can be used in the development of a model in a modeling environment. The algorithm and architecture...http://www.google.de/patents/US8041551?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US8041551 - Algorithm and architecture for multi-argument associative operations that minimizes the number of components using a latency of the components