Automated Event Test Generation for Telecommunication Software
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current telecommunication software testing is time-consuming and error-prone due to manual generation of event occurrences and lack of access to past event testing data for modifying tests based on previous experiences.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for generating event tests that automatically receive event types and parameters, create event files, and send them to processing systems for testing, storing fault information in a repository for generating testing rules, and producing reports, thereby automating the testing process and improving efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual generation of event occurrences is used, then testers can control testing parameters, but the process is time-consuming and error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service by allowing testers to select event types and parameters through a graphical user interface, while the system automatically generates the event occurrence files without requiring manual population of template files. This automation eliminates repetitive manual tasks while maintaining testing accuracy through systematic parameter generation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical manual process of populating template files with an automated computer-based system. The system uses software algorithms to generate event occurrence files automatically based on selected event types and parameters, substituting manual mechanical operations with automated digital processes that are both faster and more accurate.
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual population of event data template files is used, then testers can create customized test events, but the process is error-prone
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms where the graphical user interface provides real-time validation and guidance as testers select event types and parameters. The system automatically validates the selected parameters against predefined templates, providing immediate feedback to ensure accuracy while maintaining customization capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows dynamic parameter changes by enabling testers to select from multiple event types and modify parameters through the graphical user interface. The automated system then generates customized event occurrence files based on these parameter changes, ensuring both adaptability and accuracy through systematic parameter handling.
3Ease of operation
If manual generation of event occurrences is used, then testers have direct control over test parameters, but access to past event testing data is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The system achieves universality by creating a centralized platform that handles both the generation of new event occurrence files and the storage/access of past testing data. The graphical user interface serves multiple functions: it guides parameter selection for new tests while simultaneously providing access to historical data, making the system a multi-functional solution that addresses both needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces an intermediary layer in the form of a graphical user interface and centralized database that mediates between the tester and both the event generation process and historical data. This intermediary structure provides easy access to past testing data while maintaining direct control over new test parameter generation, solving the information accessibility problem.
4Productivity
If automated event file generation is implemented, then testing time is reduced, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies segmentation by dividing the testing process into distinct modular components: event type selection, parameter configuration, event file generation, and result analysis. Each component is handled separately through the graphical user interface, making the overall complex automated system more manageable and easier to operate through functional decomposition.
Data Source
AI summary
A system, method, and computer program product are provided for generating event tests associated with a testing project. In use, an indication of one or more event types is received for creating one or more events on which to perform event testing associated with at least one testing project. Additionally, an indication of one or more parameters associated with the one or more events on which to perform the event testing is received. Further, one or more event files are generated for testing the one or more events based on the one or more event types and the one or more parameters. In addition, the one or more event files are sent to one or more event processing systems for testing the one or more events, the testing of the one or more events including storing information associated with all faults resulting from the testing of the one or more events in a risky events repository that is capable of being utilized to generate testing rules for additional testing projects. Moreover, at least one report including information associated with a result of testing the one or more events is generated.