Wireless Device Test Call Automation via State Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for testing wireless communication networks are inefficient, involving repeated call attempts and substantial delays in obtaining results, with no guarantee that test conditions are met for successful execution of test calls.
Innovation Solution
An automated test call system that receives and transfers test conditions and instructions to wireless communication devices, monitoring device states to ensure compliance with pre-, mid-, and post-conditions before, during, and after test calls, and processing instructions to execute and report test results.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If brute-force test calls are performed using preset timers to force test conditions, then test call scenarios can be executed, but repeated call attempts and substantial delays occur, reducing productivity
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary monitoring of device states before initiating test calls to verify that test conditions are met. This prevents wasted test call attempts by ensuring conditions are satisfied beforehand, thereby improving productivity without compromising reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors device states and uses this feedback to determine whether to proceed with test calls. This feedback mechanism ensures test conditions are met while avoiding repeated failed attempts, resolving the contradiction between reliability and productivity.
2Reliability
If a large number of test calls are placed to ensure test conditions are met, then test coverage improves, but network personnel must search through numerous test results and call logs, increasing time consumption
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary verification of test conditions before executing test calls. This ensures that only relevant test calls are executed and recorded, reducing the total number of calls needed and minimizing the time required for result analysis while maintaining test coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
The system extracts and monitors only the specific device states relevant to test conditions from the overall device operation. This focused monitoring reduces unnecessary test calls and simplifies result analysis by concentrating on critical parameters only.
3Productivity
If preset timers are used to force test call conditions, then test scenarios can be executed, but the system cannot guarantee that requisite test conditions are met, reducing measurement precision
Solution Approach 1:
The system monitors device states in real-time and uses this feedback to verify whether test conditions are actually met before and during test execution. This replaces blind timer-based forcing with condition-based execution, ensuring measurement precision while maintaining productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The wireless communication device autonomously monitors its own state and determines when test conditions are satisfied, eliminating the need for external timer forcing. This self-service approach ensures accurate condition verification while maintaining efficient test execution.
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AI summary
A communication system for automating test calls in a wireless communication network comprises a test call automation system and at least one wireless communication device. The test call automation system is configured to receive a set of test conditions and test instructions associated with a test call scenario, and transfer the test conditions and the test instructions to the wireless communication device. The wireless communication device is configured to monitor a device state of the wireless communication device based on the test conditions, and if the device state complies with the set of test conditions, then process the test instructions to execute the test call scenario, receive test results associated with the test call scenario, and transfer the test results to the test call automation system.