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Software and associated hardware regression and compatibility testing system

US9740473B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 26, 2015
Grant dateAug 22, 2017
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Expiry dateNov 27, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F8/71
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure describes testing regression and compatibility of software and associated hardware. Embodiments herein disclosed receive an indication from a user to test the regression and the compatibility of proposed software; access software files related to installation of the proposed software; present a verification interface to the user, wherein the verification interface includes various validation functions for validating entries created or updated along with the proposed software being installed or uninstalled, such as a registry entry, a log file entry, an Add or Remove Programs entry, and the like, wherein when each of the validation functions is selected, the system automatically determines if the corresponding entry for installation or uninstallation of the proposed software is successful. Embodiments herein disclosed further receive an indication from the user for selection of the validation functions and present to the user an indication of success of the validation of the entries.

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