Software Validation Framework Using ML Prediction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current software diagnosis techniques face challenges in developing efficient methods for proper diagnosis of software applications post-deployment, lacking effective validation and real-time risk detection.

Innovation Solution

A software validation framework utilizing machine learning models to predict the time required for validation steps and perform predictive root cause analysis, integrating a microservices architecture for automated validation and reduced manual intervention.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If traditional software diagnosis techniques are used, then software validation can be performed, but the time required for validation is excessive and efficiency is low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevalidation efficiencyVSAvoidvalidation time
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary analysis of software configurations and requirements before actual validation execution. Machine learning models pre-process and predict potential issues, preparing validation steps in advance to reduce actual validation time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

Traditional manual software validation processes are replaced with automated machine learning-based prediction systems. The ML models analyze software configurations and predict validation outcomes, substituting manual mechanical validation processes with intelligent automated systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Reliability

If comprehensive software validation is performed, then diagnostic accuracy improves, but system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvediagnostic accuracyVSAvoidvalidation system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The validation system is divided into modular components: configuration analysis modules, machine learning prediction modules, and validation execution modules. Each module handles specific aspects of validation independently, making the complex system manageable and maintainable while achieving comprehensive validation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Machine learning models serve as intermediaries between software configurations and validation outcomes. The ML models process complex configuration data and translate it into predictive validation results, simplifying the interaction between comprehensive validation requirements and system implementation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Productivity

If manual software validation processes are used, then flexibility is maintained, but productivity decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverelease process speedVSAvoidmanual intervention requirement
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The validation system performs self-analysis of software configurations using machine learning models. The system automatically predicts validation outcomes and identifies potential issues without requiring manual intervention, enabling the system to serve itself in the validation process while maintaining flexibility through configurable parameters.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS12001273B2Software validation framework
Publication Date: 2024.06.04 DELL PROD LP
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AI summary

A method comprises receiving a request for validation of software comprising one or more applications, analyzing the request and generating one or more validation steps based at least in part on the analysis. In the method, a time to complete the one or more validation steps is predicted. The predicting is performed using one or more machine learning models, and is based at least in part on a type and a number of the one or more applications.