DTMF Test Automation Based on CODEC Types

Abstract

The invention relates to an automation system that enables testing whether calls can be made and received successfully with CODECs on the fixed network using SIP client (2) software, performing the sending and receiving of DTMF keying and analyzing signaling and media network packets during these processes, and testing whether the call processes are carried out in accordance with the specified standards.

Description

1 TARIFF DTMF Test Automation Based on CODEC Types Technical Area 5 The invention relates to DTMF test automation, generally based on CODEC types. The invention specifically enables successful interaction with CODECs on a fixed network using SIP client software. Testing whether calls can be made and received in this manner, and whether DTMF keypad inputs can be sent and received. performing operations and during these operations signaling and media network packets 10 It involves an automation system that enables testing. State of the Art Today, digital communication used in fixed telephone networks aims to increase efficiency and data... CODECs were developed to enable more efficient use by converting audio transmission into voice transmission. It is used. CODEC stands for Compression and Decompression. It is a word formed from the first letters of an alphabet. In the current technology, physical landlines are used instead of SIP client software used in fixed telephone networks. Since telephone devices are used, this creates hardware dependency. Personnel He has to test the devices one by one. He cannot test multiple devices at the same time. It is not possible to do so. Since mirroring is also necessary during the tests, this is required in every test. The time required for configuration negatively impacts the process. These configurations... Mistakes made during the process also make error detection more difficult. Furthermore, new devices or This prevents software from being brought to market quickly, as it requires manual intervention. It does not save time or labor. Because error detection is done manually, its reliability is 25%. It is questionable. In conclusion, due to the negative aspects described above and the current solutions being the subject of discussion... Due to its shortcomings, it has become necessary to make improvements in the relevant technical field. The purpose of the invention is 30 This invention, inspired by existing methods, aims to solve identified problems and streamline testing processes. The aim is to make it more reliable and efficient by automating it. The main goal is... By using SIP client software instead of physical landline telephone devices, over the fixed network The goal is to ensure successful call initiation and reception with CODECs. During the process, DTMF keying is sent and received, and the signaling and media network 35 2 By analyzing the packages, it can be determined whether the tests comply with international standards. The goal is to develop an automation system that evaluates this data. Another aim of the invention is to standardize the processes encountered in manually performed tests. The goal is to eliminate shortcomings, reliability issues, wasted time, and hardware dependency. In this way, any hardware issue preventing DTMF tests of the devices used in the testing processes is avoided. creating an automation system that enables operation without dependency that is intended. Furthermore, by automatically evaluating the success of the tests, human error is minimized. This will minimize the need for testing and ensure that testing processes are completed much faster. Thus, The goal is to optimize processes in terms of both accuracy and speed. 10 Another purpose is to connect telephone cables from end devices to terminal equipment. IP access of test devices via L1 copper switches used for switching. The goal is to develop a test network that provides automation server support. The data traces obtained during the tests are managed and processed according to the operator's DTMF standards. It includes a system that checks for compliance and then reports the results. 15 Finally, this system includes SIP client software, L1 copper switches, and terminal equipment. performing DTMF tests using their devices, integrating all these processes in an integrated manner. a comprehensive automation system that manages and analyzes the accuracy of tests and reports the results. It aims to implement the system. This automation system provides a clearer picture with detailed explanations and references to the given figures. It will be understood. Ways to Help Understand the Discovery Figure 1 shows a general representation of the system that is the subject of the invention. Description of Part References 25 1. Test network 2. SIP client 3.L1 copper switch 4. Automation server 5. Terminal equipment device 30 3 Detailed Description of Find This detailed explanation describes DTMF test automation according to the CODEC types covered by the invention. preferred structures are solely for the purpose of better understanding the subject. It is explained. This invention enables the automation of DTMF tests according to the CODEC types used in fixed networks. It has been developed to ensure speed up testing processes and minimize errors. SIP client (2), L1 copper switch (3), automation server (4), terminal equipment device (5) and Components such as test network (1) work in an integrated manner. The invention relates to initiating and answering calls in DTMF tests with SIP client (2) software. It performs its operations. Test network (1) provides IP access to all devices and tests 10 It forms the infrastructure. L1 copper switch (3) connects the telephone cable from the end device to the Terminal It redirects to the equipment device (5). The automation server (4) is the center of the test operations. It provides management; it checks the compliance of the obtained trace outputs with operator DTMF standards. It performs these checks and generates a report after these checks. The terminal equipment device (5) from the end device Makes the incoming telephone cable available for initiating and answering calls. 15 To start the tests, the automation server (4) performs a trigger operation. This In the process, the telephone cable of the end device is connected to the Terminal equipment via the L1 copper switch (3). It is directed to the device (5). After the switching is completed, trace on the network The process is started. The automation server (4) connects to the Turk Telekom fixed voice via the SIP client (2). 20. It configures the necessary settings to initiate a call with a CODEC that will be tested in its infrastructure. And the call is initiated. When the call is initiated, the SIP client (2) performs DTMF keying from one to nine. Then, the same operations are performed by the Terminal equipment device (5). Call Once completed, it is terminated and the network trace acquisition process is stopped. The collected data, This analysis is performed by the automation server (4). This analysis is performed by the signaling and media 25 whether the packets comply with the predetermined Turk Telekom DTMF standards They check and the results are reported.

Claims

4 REQUESTS 1. Initiating calls and responding to calls in DTMF tests using SIP client (2) software. SIP client (2) which performs the issuance operations, to switch the telephone cable from the end device to the terminal equipment (5) The L1 copper switch used (3), 5 trace outputs obtained during tests managed by the automation server (4) The operator checks whether it complies with DTMF standards and from this check then reporting automation server (4) This relates to DTMF test automation based on the types of CODECs it contains.

2. It is a DTMF test automation according to CODEC types that comply with Request 1, and its feature is; the aforementioned L1 10 It includes a test network (1) which provides IP access to the test devices via a copper switch (3).

3. It is a DTMF test automation according to CODEC types that comply with Claim 1, and its feature is; as mentioned above. enabling switching to terminal equipment (5) via automation server (4) L1 contains copper switches (3).

4. It is a DTMF test automation according to CODEC types that comply with Claim 1, and its feature is; the 15 mentioned above. enabling switching to terminal equipment (5) via automation server (4) and via telephone cable, the telephone cable coming from the end device initiates and makes a call. It includes terminal equipment (5) which makes it usable for reception.

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