Test program set obsolescence mitigation through software and automatic test equipment processes
US8484618B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 23, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/263
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Electronic test system including hardware and software components and method of use which provide obsolescence mitigation. A test program set (TPS) including a test program test is created to enable units to be tested. When a new component is introduced, the change is detected and a new TPS is created with at least part of the test program test. If the new TPS complies with defined, governing rules for the system, testing using the new TPS is possible. If not, a determination is made as to whether any component of the TPS is obsolete and if not, the units can be tested using the new TPS without redefining the rules. When a component of the TPS is obsolete, the rules are reviewed to ascertain the effect of removal of the component and optionally redefined to enable the new component to be used in combination with the remaining components.
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