Abstract: A network communication system includes a central control system that may transmit a request packet over a network to an apparatus that is configured to operate in an alarm system. The alarm system may be configured in accordance with a standard or protocol. The request packet may include instructions that instruct the apparatus to perform one or more tests that determine whether the apparatus is compliant with the standard or protocol. The apparatus may be configured to receive the packet from over the network and perform the tests in accordance with the instructions. The apparatus may report test results of the tests to the central control system by sending a reply packet that includes the test results over the network to the central control system.

Abstract: Method, apparatus and product for test selection based on domination criterion. In some embodiments, excluding from a test suite dominated tests, each of which is dominated by a predetermined number of dominating tests, wherein a dominated test is dominated by a dominating test if each target that is covered by the dominated test is also covered by the dominating test. In some embodiments, a reduced test suite is determined by excluding from a test suite each test that covers a dominated set of targets that is N-dominated by the reduced test suite, wherein a dominated set of targets is N-dominated by a set of tests if each target in the dominated set of targets is covered by at least N tests in the set of tests, wherein N is a predetermined number greater than one.

Abstract: A RAM to be diagnosed is divided into n (n being an integer of 3 or greater) pieces of base regions. In an idle time of periodic processing performed in a system in which the RAM is incorporated, two base regions are selected from the divided base regions, and the selected two base regions are diagnosed using a diagnostic method capable of detecting a coupling fault. Thereafter, in an idle time of the periodic processing, operations to select an unselected pair of base regions and diagnose the selected pair are repeated, so as to diagnose all combinations of pairs.

Abstract: It is frequently difficult to generate multiple separate instances of a complex system. It is also difficult to restore the data state of these instances to a known state. Embodiments simplify the process by classifying the complex system under test in terms of its state components and service, by creating a new instance for testing, and by using copy-on write approaches to restore that new instance to the desired known state.

Abstract: A method of electrical testing electronic devices DUT, comprising: connecting at least an electronic device DUT to an automatic testing apparatus suitable for performing the testing of digital circuits or memories or of digital circuits and memories; sending electrical testing command signals to the electronic device DUT by means of the ATE apparatus; performing electrical testing of the electronic device DUT by means of at least one advanced supervised self testing system “Advanced Low Pin Count BIST” ALB which is built in the electronic device DUT, the ALB system being digitally interfaced with the ATE through a dedicated digital communication channel; and sending reply messages, if any, which comprise measures, failure information and reply data to the command signals from the electronic device DUT toward the ATE apparatus by means of the digital communication channel.

Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a device receiving diagnostic information from a plurality of client devices delivering media content, wherein the diagnostic information relates to a media delivery service quality and wherein the diagnostic information is sent automatically by the client devices; performing a data compression procedure for the diagnostic information; transmitting compressed data comprising the diagnostic information to an aggregator device; and sending to the client devices a message to delay or prevent transmission of additional diagnostic information in accordance with an instruction received from the aggregator device. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A system and method for discovering fault conditions such as conflicts between applications and an operating system, driver, hardware, or a combination thereof, installed in mobile computing devices uses a mobile device running a diagnostic application. A list of applications that were launched or installed during a time period prior to an operational disruption is retrieved. A data table of combinations of incompatible programs and drivers is used to analyze the list of the applications that were launched or installed to create a list of potential fault-causing interactions due to software incompatibilities of software installed in the mobile computing device. A knowledge database is updated with data identifying at least one of the potential fault-causing interactions.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for validating operation of a centrally managed network. A central controller is configured to manage a network, and an emulator configured to emulate one or more nodes in the network is connected to the central controller. The emulator determines a state value for one or more nodes in the network, and the state value represents whether the respective node is in error. The emulator receives a first plurality of policies including instructions for the nodes in the network, and whether the policies are consistent with one another is identified.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses are presented that remove BIST intrusion logic from critical timing paths of a microcircuit design without significant impact on testing. In one embodiment, BIST data is multiplexed with scan test data and serially clocked in through scan test cells for BIST testing. In another embodiment, BIST data is injected into the feedback path of one or more data latches. In a third embodiment, BIST data is injected into the result data path of a multi-cycle ALU within an execution unit. In each embodiment, BIST circuitry is eliminated from critical timing paths.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for generating a service call pattern for a system. A monitor is installed on a first and a second service call channel. Each service call channel is used by a first and second system under test, respectively. Through the monitor, service calls are received from the respective system under test. The service calls are issued to at least one service. A first service call pattern is generated based at least in part on the plurality of service calls issued by the first system under test. A second service call pattern is generated based at least in part on the plurality of service calls issued by the second under test. The first service call pattern report and the second service call pattern report are compared. An error condition if the comparison indicates a difference greater than a predefined threshold.

Abstract: A method for integrity checking for a cryptographic engine in a computing system includes monitoring a state of a side channel of the cryptographic engine during operation of the cryptographic engine by a side channel monitor; comparing the state of the side channel to a side channel model of the cryptographic engine to determine whether a mismatch exists between the state of the side channel and the side channel model; and based on a mismatch between the state of the side channel and the model of the side channel, indicating an error in the cryptographic engine.

Abstract: A method for generating a replayable testing script for iterative use by an automated testing utility may include recording a plurality of scripts, each script relating to a separate iteration of a transaction between a user and a tested application performed by an operator. The method may also include comparing the recorded scripts to identify a location of a data item by finding different values in a pair of corresponding locations in the recorded scripts, indicative of a dynamic data item. The method may further include generating the replayable testing script comprising one of the recorded scripts and having a variable parameter at the identified location of the dynamic data item.

Abstract: A buffer integrated circuit device. The device comprising an output driver formed on the substrate member, the output driver having at least a command bus and an address bus. The device has a protocol and parity checking block (“Block”). The device has a table configured in the block. The table is programmable with a plurality of timing parameters. The device has a memory state block coupled to the table and a command history table coupled to the table to process protocol information for all commands that pass through the Block. The buffer integrated circuit device utilizes the protocol checking functionality to prevent failure propagation and enables data protection even in the case of host memory controller failure or system-level failure of any signal or signals on the command, control and address bus from the host memory controller to the buffer integrated device.

Abstract: The disclosure describes a novel method and apparatus for improving the operation of a TAP architecture in a device through the use of Command signal inputs to the TAP architecture. In response to a Command signal input, the TAP architecture can perform streamlined and uninterrupted Update, Capture and Shift operation cycles to a target circuit in the device or streamlined and uninterrupted capture and shift operation cycles to a target circuit in the device. The Command signals can be input to the TAP architecture via the devices dedicated TMS or TDI inputs or via a separate CMD input to the device.

Abstract: A computer-on-Module debug card assembly and a control system thereof comprising: a carrier module with a carrier board and electronic components thereon wherein the carrier board is provided with a plurality of I/O connectors and at least a bus; a debug module electrically connected to the carrier board and comprising a debug card and electronic components thereon wherein the debug card is equipped with a detecting component, at least a bus, and a plurality of switch buttons used to check switching; a COM express system electrically connected to the debug card and comprising a COM express board and electronic components thereon wherein the COM express board is provided with modular components and at least a bus. As such, it is able to identify messages for a CPU-bearing COM express board and a carrier board in the COM express system during debugging, streamlining the procedure and saving time.

Abstract: An arrangement for providing integrated, model-based testing of industrial systems in the form of a model-based test design module, a test execution engine and an automated test infrastructure (ATI) component. The ATI component includes a keyword processor that interfaces with test commands created by the design module to implement the testing of a specific industrial system. Configuration and deployment information is also automatically created by the design module and used by the ATI component to set up and control the specific industrial system being tested.

Abstract: A rack server includes multiple power supply backplanes and multiple Fan Controller Boards (FCBs). The power supply backplanes each have a connection unit. The connection unit has multiple connection terminals. One of the connection terminals is coupled to a ground terminal. Positions of the connection terminals of the connection units coupled to the ground terminal are different from each other. The FCBs are coupled to one of the corresponding power supply backplanes respectively. The FCBs each include an addressing circuit and a microcontroller. The addressing circuit is coupled to the connection terminals of the corresponding connection unit, and is used to generate an address signal by detecting and according to a coupling relationship between the connection terminals and the ground terminal. The microcontroller is coupled to the addressing circuit, and is used to receive the address signal, so as to generate corresponding address information.

Abstract: A report generator of a storage area network management application includes a data validation mechanism that validates data related to managed resources operating in a storage area network. The data validation mechanism obtains first and second data sets concerning first and second characteristics of a resource operating in the storage area network and applies at least one data validation test using data sets to detect inconsistencies in data in the first and second data sets associated with the resource operating in the storage area network. Values can be compared in different columns of the same or different reports to detect report integrity errors or data mining errors. The report generator provides a storage area network management report based on data of the first data set and the second data set that accounts for inconsistencies in data associated with the resource as detected by the at least one data validation test.

Abstract: A wireless communications device may be configured to perform integrity checking and interrogation with a network entity to isolate a portion of a failed component on the wireless network device for remediation. Once an integrity failure is determined on a component of the device, the device may identify a functionality associated with the component and indicate the failed functionality to the network entity. Both the wireless network device and the network entity may identify the failed functionality and/or failed component using a component-to-functionality map. After receiving an indication of an integrity failure at the device, the network entity may determine that one or more additional iterations of integrity checking may be performed at the device to narrow the scope of the integrity failure on the failed component. Once the integrity failure is isolated, the network entity may remediate a portion of the failed component on the wireless communications device.

Abstract: One or more computers is configured to run an end-to-end test including at least a plurality of independent tests of multiple stages of an asynchronous multi-stage data processing system. One of the set of independent tests is configured to send a request for test input data from a test data repository service for a particular stage. A converted version of the test input data is obtained. A comparison of the converted version to the output of the particular stage to verify operation of the particular stage is obtained. The output of the particular stage is transmitted to the test data repository service. One or more computers is configured to provide the test data repository service. The test data repository service is configured to store in the test data storage the output of the particular stage as test input data for a next stage of the asynchronous multi-stage data processing system.

Abstract: An automatically testing system includes a control device and a testing instrument. The control device initializes a first Input/Output (I/O) interface, and the testing instrument initializes a second I/O interface and a third I/O interface. The testing instrument receives test parameters of an electronic device to generate test data and transmits the test data to the control device. The control device receives the test data and transmits the test data to a data analyzing unit. The data analyzing unit analyzes the test data and determines whether the test data are valid. The data analyzing unit transmits the test data which are determined to be valid to a test result display unit to display the test data. The data analyzing unit stores the test data which are determined to be valid in a data storage unit, and the control device determines whether the testing instrument has completed testing the electronic device.

Abstract: A testing device communicates with an external device. The external device establishes a local area network for providing private internet protocol address. The testing device includes an obtaining module, a first determining module, a testing module, and a prompting module. The obtaining module obtains a count of feature information of the external device at a time interval. The first determining module controls the testing module to generate a testing instruction when the obtained count is more than a predetermined value. The prompting module generates different prompting information based on the received feedback information to indicate the state of network function of the to-be-tested device. A testing method is also provided.

Abstract: An automatic diagnosis method implemented by an automatic diagnosis system is provided. The automatic diagnosis system has a network device and a portable storage device. The method has the following steps of: detecting whether the portable storage device is plugged into a transmission interface of the network device; when it is detected that the portable storage device is plugged into the transmission interface of the network device, a system program is executed via the network device, so that the system program loads and executes a diagnosis program stored in the portable storage device; analyzing a network condition of the network device by the diagnosis program to generate a status report; and writing the generated status report to the portable storage device.

Abstract: A test apparatus applicable to a server includes a processing unit, a control unit, a switch unit and a power relay unit. The processing unit outputs a reset signal and a processing signal. The control unit includes a first physical layer chip performing a first communication protocol, and a second physical layer chip performing a second communication protocol. The switch unit receives a working voltage and a processing signal to select a powering signal or a disconnection signal to output. The power relay unit receives the powering signal or the disconnection signal. When the power relay unit receives the powering signal, the server performs a test task on the first physical layer chip. When the power relay unit receives the disconnection signal and the processing unit outputs the reset signal to the control unit, the server performs the test task on the second physical layer chip.

Abstract: An online debug system for an information processing device is provided that enables easily connecting a debug device for online debugging to an information processing device while maintaining minimum required functions of the information processing device as a product. The online debug system has a debug device that transfers a directive from outside to thereby debug a navigation system. The navigation system includes a debug daemon that debugs the navigation system and a data expansion unit that reads a communication driver group stored in a USB memory via a connection terminal and validates it. A serial communication driver as the communication driver group validated in the navigation system enables the debug device communicate with the debug daemon.

Abstract: A method of automating testing of a first computing system comprises identifying a plurality of system interface elements of a second computing system; determining an untested state at the first computing system of one of the identified plurality of system interface elements; determining the existence of any dependency of the one of the identified plurality of system interface elements upon another of the identified plurality of system interface elements; responsive to a finding of no the dependency, seeking in a repository a system interface element test corresponding to the one of the identified plurality of system interface elements and having an expected output according to a structure of the second computing system; and executing the system interlace element test at the first computing system.

Abstract: A debugging device for performing a debugging process through an electronic device external connector system is provided. The debugging device performs the debugging process to a target system, and the device comprises a first external connector, a switch, and a debugging module. The first external connector is connected to the external port of the target system. The switch is connected to the first external connector, and the switch chooses to activate the debugging process. The debugging module is connected to the switch, and the debugging module receives a universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (UART) signal provided by the target system.

Abstract: Enabling remote debugging of virtual machines, in one aspect, may comprise attaching a debug virtual machine to a target virtual machine deployed in a virtualized environment. Interactions and/or access to the target virtual machine may be performed via the attached debug virtual machine. The debug virtual machine may be created and attached to the target virtual machine in response to receiving a request to debug the target machine, for example, from a remote user of the target virtual machine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an automatic testing apparatus used for testing a tested device. The automatic testing apparatus is fixed on a first side of a testing platform. The tested device executes a testing program while being tested, and transmits a test signal to a control unit of the testing platform for controlling a driving testing unit or a multimedia testing module to test the tested device and hence testing the tested device automatically. Thereby, testing costs can be saved and artificial factor affecting the test results can be avoided.

Abstract: Terminal diagnosis self correction is disclosed. A service inquiry is received regarding a problem with a terminal from a user. Terminal statistics are obtained remotely from the terminal and stored in a site diagnosis log. An initial diagnosis is determined with a site diagnostic tool using the terminal statistics. The initial diagnosis is stored in the site diagnosis log. A technician is dispatched to repair the terminal. Terminal statistics are obtained locally at the terminal and stored in an onsite validation tool log. An onsite diagnosis is determined using an onsite validation tool and stored the onsite validation tool log. The initial and onsite diagnoses are compared. In response to a difference between the initial and onsite diagnoses, the remotely and locally obtained terminal statistics are compared. The site diagnostic tool is adjusted based on the initial diagnosis, the onsite diagnosis, and the remote and local terminal statistics.

Abstract: A present method includes: identifying a component item that satisfies a predetermined condition concerning an indicator value for an influenced range within a system, from among plural component items included in the system, by using data regarding the plural component items and relationships among the plural component items; extracting component items included in a predetermined range from the identified component item, based on the data; and generating one or plural failure patterns, each of which includes one or plural sets of one component item of the extracted component items and a failure type corresponding to the one component item, by using data including, for each component item type, one or plural failure types.

Abstract: Results of field testing of portions of a distributed system such as a Broadband Communications System are communicated from a testing device to a device including a display which downloads test protocols to the testing device. The testing device can thereafter operate in a stand-alone manner and transfer the results of testing and analysis to a device including a display that may comprise virtually any wireless communication device by storing an application or information therein. The communication device can transfer captured test data and analysis to a central facility for storage, further analysis and/or management purposes.

Abstract: A network system configured from a test device that executes a test including a continuity test and a performance test of a network configured from a plurality of transfer devices and a management server that requests an execution of the test for the test device, in this way, one or more backup session used for executing the test is selected from a plurality of sessions, the test is executed for a processing interval in a success, a next test is executed by the backup session when the processing time for the test exceeds over a specified time, thereby, a large number of tests can be executed and the test can be executed regularly even when the processing time becomes longer caused by a failure etc.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and computer programs for providing an end-to-end solution in a test automation framework present in a communication network. A user can select at least one test script corresponding to a network service. The selected test script can be executed over a topology that can be generated by the user. The topology can be generated by a simple drag and drop function. Once, the selected test script is executed, a log report can be generated that includes details associated with the executed test script. The method can also facilitate reserving of the topology so that it can be used at a later point in time. The scripts can be generated automatically without user intervention.

Abstract: A computer implemented system for testing electronic equipment where files are provided to aid in the conversion of device generic messages into device specific messages and conversion of device specific messages into device generic messages.

Abstract: A system and method for diagnosing an error during a user operation in a web application. An example method is executed, at least in part, by a server system, wherein the server system also executes, at least in part, a web application. The example method includes recording user operations during a user's interaction with the web application; storing the user operations in a click history record in a primary memory device; determining that an error has occurred during the user's interaction with the web application; in response to the determining, transferring at least a portion of the click history record to a secondary memory device; including correlation information in association with the click history; identifying at least one other record by using the correlation information; and providing the click history record and the at least one other record to analysis software and accompanying user interface display screen so that the error can be diagnosed.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a test method for testing a nonvolatile semiconductor memory including first and second areas includes performing first to sixth processes every block included in the first area. The first process performs block erase. The second process writes data to a first block. The third process reads data from first pages except a second page in the first block. The fourth process reads data from the second page. The fifth process records an event of a first read error in the second area when a read error happens in the third process. The sixth process records an event of a second read error in the second area when a read error happens in the fourth process.

Abstract: Each communication path between controllers and a plurality of storage devices has a plurality of expanders coupled in series. In order to shorten the time during which the communication path is not used for I/O, either (A) the length of time for which I/O suppression is set for the communication path is shortened, or (B) the overall time it takes for processing other than I/O processing is shortened. In the (A), a determination as to whether or not the coupling between the expanders has been disconnected is made for the I/O-suppressed communication path, and in a case where the result of this determination is negative, a discover process is carried out after releasing the I/O suppression with respect to this communication path. In the (B), the number of command issue times of updating routing control information of the expander is reduced.

Abstract: A system and method for coordinating field user testing results for a mobile application across various mobile devices is provided. The system may comprise a plurality of mobile devices configured to facilitate field user testing of a test application, and a computing device configured to provide analysis related to field user testing of the test application. A testing module of the mobile device may be configured to: perform one or more operations of the test application; collect a plurality of metrics related to an execution of the one or more operations of the test application; determine whether an error occurred with an operation of the test application based on the collected one or more metrics; and transmit, to one or more other mobile devices, one or more metrics related to the execution of the operation at which the error occurred. The testing module may be part of the operating system.

Abstract: In some implementations, a testing service receives a test execution request for executing test operations on a test target. The testing service may map the test execution request to a particular type of supported test framework from among a plurality of types of supported test frameworks. The testing service may obtain a test package provided by a user that requested the testing, such as from a cloud storage location. The testing service determines a computing capacity for executing the testing and appropriates a plurality of workers in a cloud computing service. The testing service configures the plurality of workers for executing the test operations based on at least one of the test framework, the test execution request or the test package. The testing service provides test execution chunks from the test package to the plurality of workers for executing the testing on the test target.

Abstract: A method for transparent debug of a hardware queue and recreation of an operational scenario comprising: use of a computer device to: monitor a plurality of inputs and outputs from a plurality of hardware queues associated as parts of a design; receive a request to save from an external source; pause one or more hardware queues upon command; receive hardware queue information from at least one of the paused hardware queues; dump said hardware queue information from at least one paused hardware queue; store the hardware queue information in a data storage connected to the computing device; compare the received information to stored data representative of a functional hardware queue; identify errors and failures in each monitored hardware queue from the comparing and; restore the hardware queue to a previous state.

Abstract: Systems and methods which provide an intelligent automated support (IASUP) architecture in which logic is implemented to control support messaging in an automatic, timely, and meaningful fashion to imbibe intelligent automated support functionality are disclosed. Embodiments of an IASUP architecture implement bidirectional communication links between storage systems and IASUP back-end systems providing data collection. The bidirectional communication links supported by IASUP architectures of embodiments facilitate automated storage system rejuvenation functionality whereby an IASUP back-end system provides processing and analysis with respect to storage system data to initiate manipulation or control of one or more components of a storage system.

Abstract: A data processing apparatus having processing circuitry and debug circuitry is debugged by operating the processing circuitry to generate data. The debug circuitry is employed to generate trace elements indicative of the operation of the processing circuitry. Trace elements are caused to be output from the data processing apparatus over a communication bus capable of connecting a plurality of devices. The communication bus is controlled by a protocol for data interchange requiring data interchange from any device on the communication bus to be controlled by a single processing system. The passing of the trace elements onto the communication bus is controlled using an interface unit of the debug circuitry. The interface unit comprises a controller arranged to allow each of the interface unit and processing circuitry to be separate processing systems which can each independently control data interchange from the data processing apparatus.

Abstract: A computer system and a diagnostic method thereof are provided. The computer system comprises a system management bus (SMBus) switch, a plurality of servers and a remote management controller (RMC). Each server comprises a diagnostic message port, a basic input output system (BIOS) and a logic circuit. The BIOS outputs a diagnostic message to the diagnostic message port. The logic circuit catches the diagnostic message. The RMC comprises a SMBus host controller. The SMBus host controller controls the SMBus switch to connect the SMBus host controller to a corresponding logic circuit according to a request. The logic circuit responds the diagnostic message to the SMBus host controller according to the request.

Abstract: A method for remotely monitoring one or more machines is disclosed. One or more machines available for communicating with a portable device over a wireless network are detected using the portable device. Fault data associated with each of the one or more machines is received. The fault data includes severity data indicative of a severity level associated with the fault data. Further, a list of the one or more machines is displayed on a display of the portable device based on the severity data.

Abstract: Testing of an electrical device is achieved by providing a test access mechanism within the device that can receive scan frames from an external tester. The received scan frames contain stimulus data to be applied to circuitry within the device to be tested, a command for enabling a test control operation, and a frame marker bit to indicate the end of the scan frame pattern. The inputting of scan frames can occur continuously and simultaneous with a commanded test control operation.

Abstract: Unit under test automation can include receiving information relating to a system architecture, determining a number of modules to execute within a test executive, and implementing a unit under test utilizing the number of determined modules.

Abstract: A user's cellular communication device communicates with a peer cellular communication device to perform diagnostic or repair functions on a computer connected to the user's device. The user's device is connected to the computer via a cable. The remote device commands the user's device to query the computer via the cable connection for information about the computer. Based on that information, the remote device generates commands to send to the user's device. Upon receipt, the user's device employs the commands to execute selected diagnostic and repair programs resident on the computer.

Abstract: Computer-implemented methods and systems are provided for scanning web sites and/or parsing web content, including for testing online opt-out systems and/or cookies used by online systems. In accordance with one implementation, a computer-implemented method is provided for testing an opt-out system associated with at least one advertising system that uses cookies. The method includes transmitting a first request to an opt-out system, wherein the first request corresponds to a first test for testing at least one of the opt-out system and an advertising system; receiving a first stream sent in response to the first request; determining a first outcome of the first test based on the first stream; and generating a report based on the first outcome.

Abstract: Provided is a test apparatus including: an address generator that generates an address of a memory under test; a selector that selects whether to perform bit inversion on the address generated by the address generator before supplying the address to the memory under test; an inversion processing section that outputs the address generated by the address generator after performing bit inversion on the address if the selector has selected in the affirmative, and outputs the address generated by the address generator without performing any bit inversion on the address if the selector has selected in the negative; and a supply section that supplies, to the memory under test, the address having undergone inversion control outputted from the inversion processing section and an inversion cycle signal that indicates whether the address outputted from the inversion processing section is bit inverted or not.