Defining the problem of elevator waiting times(37signals.com)
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Defining the problem of elevator waiting times
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The final exam of one of my friend's electrical engineering courses required students to program an elevator system (or at least part of one) - he received extra marks from the professor, because he factored in a significant delay when someone hit the button too many times in a short period (7 times within 2 seconds, I think). I guess the professor found the concept very amusing in an actual application. Nonetheless, very cool story in its simplicity.