Generating testcases based on numbers of testcases previously generated
US7516430B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 23, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/263
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, apparatus, system, and signal-bearing medium that, in an embodiment, receive elements and a goal for each of the elements. In various embodiments, the elements may represent commands or parameter values for a device to be tested. Testcases are generated based on the elements. If the numbers of testcases for the elements are equally distant from their goals, then a new testcase is generated based on an element chosen at random. But, if the numbers of testcases are not equally distant from their goals, then the new testcase is generated based on the element whose number of testcases if furthest from its respective goal. The number of testcases associated with the chosen element is then incremented, and the process is repeated. In this way, the generated testcases are based on the numbers of previously generated testcases, which, in an embodiment, results in more complete coverage of testcases for the device under test.
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