n Let C(k,i) be the amount of resource type i claimed by process k. n To be admitted in the system, process k must show C(k,i) for all resource types i n C(k,i) is the maximum value of resource type i permitted for process k. n Let U(i) be the total amount of resource type i unclaimed in the system: u U(i) = R(i) - S_k C(k,i)