Self healing software utilizing regression test fingerprints
US11036624B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 13, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/3684
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for automatically avoiding fault paths in software code of a System Under Test (SUT) includes generating a plurality of fingerprints by executing a plurality of regression tests. Each of the plurality of fingerprints uniquely identifies a specific code path in the software code of the SUT. A critical error is detected during execution of the software code of the SUT. A fault code path in the software code of the SUT associated with the critical error is identified by analyzing the plurality of generated fingerprints. At least one fingerprint associated with the fault code path in the software code of the SUT is identified. During subsequent execution of the software code of the SUT, the identified fault code path in the software code of the SUT is automatically prevented from being executed based on the identified at least one fingerprint.
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