Product Test Orchestration via Virtual Device Selection

The patent applies partial action by selecting and testing only a representative subset of device configurations rather than exhaustively testing all possible combinations. The system identifies key devices based on market share and compatibility importance, performing testing on these critical configurations while skipping less important ones, thus achieving acceptable coverage with reduced time and cost.

The patent uses virtualization and emulation technologies to create copies of physical devices and their operating environments. Instead of requiring actual hardware for every test configuration, the system generates virtual instances that replicate device behavior, enabling comprehensive testing of software compatibility across multiple device types without the time and cost of physical device proliferation.

The patent implements a universal testing platform that can accommodate multiple device types, operating systems, and configurations through virtualization. A single testing infrastructure can dynamically provision different virtual device environments, eliminating the need for separate physical testing labs for each device configuration, thereby significantly reducing overall testing costs while maintaining comprehensive coverage.

By using virtual copies and emulations of device environments rather than physical hardware for every test case, the system reduces costs associated with purchasing, maintaining, and managing large numbers of physical test devices. The virtualized environments can be rapidly provisioned and disposed of without hardware costs.