Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery – Data processing system error or fault handling – Reliability and availability
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-01
2005-11-01
Beausoliel, Robert (Department: 2114)
Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery
Data processing system error or fault handling
Reliability and availability
C714S046000, C717S124000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06961873
ABSTRACT:
The invention includes a scriptable GUI test tool which generates a GUI map (or which includes a utility which generates a GUI map), at least one environment definition (parameter) file, at least one test data (driver) file, and an automated test engine. A separate environment definition file is provided for each feature of the GUI. Each environment definition file provides the abstract details required by the test engine in order to support common processes for different applications. The test data file is organized into rows of data where each row defines a single test and each column represents a parameter. The automated test engine is composed of a plurality of library modules written in the scripting language of the scriptable GUI test tool. The ATE is driven by the test data file and calls upon the GUI map and environment definition file. According to the presently preferred embodiment, the scriptable GUI test tool is WinRunner®. The environment definition files and the test data files are preferably generated with a spreadsheet program such a Microsoft Excel® and saved as comma delimited text files.
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Beausoliel Robert
Chu Gabriel L.
Siemens Communications Inc.
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