Automated Probe for Wireless App Performance Validation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for diagnosing and validating wireless app performance issues are limited by the need for on-site manual testing, which is time-consuming, costly, and prone to errors, and lack sufficient detail for effective problem-solving, especially for transient performance variations.

Innovation Solution

A remote, automated system and method for validating app performance using a locally sited probe that connects to wireless networks to conduct automated tests across cloud-hosted services, capturing and analyzing data to monitor performance continuously and generate reports without manual intervention.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If on-site manual testing is performed using RF test instruments, then detailed performance data can be obtained, but the process becomes time-consuming and costly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveperformance data detailVSAvoidtesting time

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables self-service through automated probe devices that independently connect to wireless networks, execute test sequences, capture performance data, and generate reports without requiring on-site technician intervention. The automated nature eliminates manual operation while maintaining detailed measurement capabilities

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

Manual mechanical testing processes are replaced with automated electronic systems. The probe device uses software-controlled automation to perform functions previously requiring human operators to manually configure RF instruments, execute tests, and analyze results

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Reliability

If on-site manual testing is performed, then performance validation can be conducted, but operational costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveperformance validationVSAvoidoperational cost

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs self-service by automatically executing complete testing workflows including connection establishment, test sequence execution, data capture, and report generation. This eliminates the need for expensive on-site technician services while maintaining reliable performance validation

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The probe device creates a virtual representation of the user's device environment, allowing performance validation to be conducted remotely through automated copying of test scenarios and analysis of captured performance data without physical on-site presence

Inventive Principle:

Principle #26Copying

3Quantity of substance

If manual testing processes are used, then performance data can be collected, but error susceptibility increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveperformance dataVSAvoiderror susceptibility

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

Manual testing operations are replaced with automated electronic systems that eliminate human error sources. The automated probe device consistently executes test sequences, captures data systematically, and processes results through standardized algorithms, reducing susceptibility to errors while collecting comprehensive performance data

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

4Measurement precision

If engineers are deployed on-site for performance validation, then accurate fault diagnosis can be achieved, but productivity decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefault diagnosis accuracyVSAvoidresponse speed

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system achieves self-service by automatically performing fault diagnosis through standardized test sequences and analysis algorithms. The probe device independently identifies performance issues and generates diagnostic reports, maintaining accuracy while dramatically improving response speed by eliminating engineer deployment requirements

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary actions by pre-configuring test sequences and analysis protocols within the probe device. This allows automated fault diagnosis to be executed immediately upon deployment without requiring engineer setup time, improving both accuracy and response speed

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS10334461B2System, device and method for testing app performance

Publication Date: 2019.06.25 EPITIRO HLDG INC

AI summary

An automated solution for measuring the performance of one or more selected apps across a wireless network, from a given location. The device of the invention, which may be termed a ‘probe’, performs the automation and validation of a range of apps with their respective cloud services, the probe including a local interface for receiving from a remote controller the credentials intended for testing the target app service if applicable. The invention can be used to generate an alert when the performance of a particular app at the location fails to meet certain criteria. It can also be sued to generate a report relating to the app performance at the location.