IP Phone Simulator Testing Apparatus for Electronic Device Port Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
The testing process for electronic devices in IP phone systems is complex and time-consuming, requiring multiple peripheral devices to be connected and disconnected from the IP phone host to generate various power commands, making it difficult to determine if the device correctly controls DVI and USB ports.
Innovation Solution
A testing apparatus comprising a power supply, a power generating jig, and an IP phone simulator is used to connect to the electronic device, providing different power commands via a 1-wire signal line to determine if the device correctly controls its signal ports, eliminating the need for an IP phone host and simplifying the testing process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If multiple peripheral devices are connected and disconnected from the IP phone host to generate various power commands, then the testing process can determine if the device correctly controls ports, but the testing process becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the IP phone host from the testing system and replaces it with a dedicated testing apparatus. The testing apparatus includes a power supply unit, control unit, and interface unit that can independently generate and transmit power commands to the electronic device being tested, eliminating the need for an IP phone host and multiple peripheral devices in the testing process
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a testing apparatus as an intermediary between the power supply and the electronic device. The testing apparatus includes a control unit that generates power commands and transmits them through the 1-wire interface, serving as a mediator that simplifies the testing process while maintaining testing accuracy
2Measurement precision
If multiple peripheral devices are connected and disconnected from the IP phone host to generate various power commands, then the testing process can determine if the device correctly controls ports, but the testing process becomes time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by pre-configuring the testing apparatus with a library of power commands that correspond to different power consumption scenarios. The control unit can directly transmit these pre-prepared power commands to the electronic device without requiring manual connection and disconnection of peripheral devices, significantly reducing testing time while maintaining comprehensive testing coverage
Solution Approach 2:
The patent ensures continuity of useful action by enabling the testing apparatus to continuously transmit power commands through the 1-wire interface without interruption. The control unit can sequentially send multiple power commands to test different scenarios without requiring physical reconfiguration, maintaining continuous testing flow and reducing overall testing time
3Adaptability or versatility
If an IP phone host is used for testing electronic devices, then the device can be tested in a real system environment, but the testing process requires complex setup with multiple peripheral devices
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the testing function into independent modules within the testing apparatus. The power supply unit, control unit, and interface unit are separated into distinct functional blocks, allowing the testing apparatus to be configured independently without requiring a complete IP phone host system. This modular approach maintains testing realism while reducing overall setup complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a simplified copy of the IP phone host's power command generation capability. The testing apparatus includes a control unit that replicates the essential function of generating and transmitting power commands through the 1-wire interface, providing a functional copy that maintains testing validity without requiring the actual IP phone host and its complex peripheral connections
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AI summary
A testing method and an apparatus applied to an IP phone system for testing an electronic device is provided. The electronic device has a true table and signal ports. The electronic device is connected to a power generating jig and an IP phone simulator via a cable. A power generated by the power generating jig is provided. A first value power command issued by the IP phone simulator is provided. Whether the electronic device is able to correctly control the signal ports in response to the first value power command and the true table is determined. A second value power command issued by the IP phone simulator is provided. Whether the electronic device is able to correctly control the signal ports in response to the second value power command and the true table is determined. If so, it is concluded that the electronic device passes the test.