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The document outlines the design and implementation of an elevator system that utilizes two heaps for managing up and down passenger requests, ensuring efficient handling of requests in busy scenarios. Key methods like _handle_active_passengers, _process_up_requests, and _process_down_requests are described, detailing how the elevator prioritizes drop-offs and pickups while adapting its direction based on active requests. Overall, the system is designed for optimal efficiency in processing passenger requests.

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The document outlines the design and implementation of an elevator system that utilizes two heaps for managing up and down passenger requests, ensuring efficient handling of requests in busy scenarios. Key methods like _handle_active_passengers, _process_up_requests, and _process_down_requests are described, detailing how the elevator prioritizes drop-offs and pickups while adapting its direction based on active requests. Overall, the system is designed for optimal efficiency in processing passenger requests.

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[0:25 - Design Choices (Member 2)]

(Visual: Code snippet of class + heap diagram)


Member 2: "Our design uses two heaps: up_requests for passengers going up and
down_requests for those going down, prioritized by floor. A separate
active_passengers list tracks people inside. This setup, combined with adaptive
direction switching, ensures the elevator handles requests efficiently, making it
ideal for busy scenarios."
[0:50 - Implementation Details (Member 1)]
(Visual: Code highlights fading in/out for each method)
Member 1: "Now, let’s dive into the implementation details for two minutes,
focusing on how we handle passengers and process requests. The core logic runs in a
loop via process_requests_MYALG, calling _process_step to decide each move. Here’s
how it works step-by-step."
[1:00 - _handle_active_passengers]
(Visual: Code: _handle_active_passengers + elevator with passengers)
"First, _handle_active_passengers. This method prioritizes people already inside.
If there are active passengers, it finds their next stop based on the elevator’s
direction. Going up? It picks the highest destination—like floor 8 if passengers
are headed to 5 and 8. Going down? The lowest, like floor 2. Then, it calls
move_to_floor to get there, updates the time, and drops off anyone who’s arrived.
This ensures drop-offs happen fast and keeps the ride smooth."
[1:40 - _process_up_requests]
(Visual: Code: _process_up_requests + elevator moving up)
"Next, _process_up_requests. When the elevator’s heading up, it checks the
up_requests heap. If the closest request—like floor 3—is at or below the current
floor and there’s space, it pops the request and calls _pickup_passenger. That logs
the pickup time, adds the passenger to active_passengers, and increases the load.
After pickups, it either moves to drop off active passengers or heads to the next
up request—like floor 5. If no up requests remain but down requests exist, it
switches direction to -1 and moves accordingly."
[2:20 - _process_down_requests]
(Visual: Code: _process_down_requests + elevator moving down)
"Finally, _process_down_requests works similarly but in reverse. For downward
trips, it checks if the highest floor in down_requests—say, floor 7 with a negative
priority—is at or above the current floor. If so, it picks up the passenger if
there’s room. After that, it either drops off active passengers or moves to the
next down request, like floor 4. If no down requests are left but up requests
remain, it flips to direction 1. This symmetry keeps the elevator responsive in
both directions."
[2:50 - Wrap-Up of Implementation]
"These methods together make LiftWithMYALG adaptive—prioritizing drop-offs, then
pickups, and switching directions only when needed. It’s all about efficiency!"

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