Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240330158). ELECTRONIC DEVICE, GENERATION METHOD FOR SOFTWARE CODE AND ANALYZATION METHOD FOR TEST COVERAGE simplified abstract
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ELECTRONIC DEVICE, GENERATION METHOD FOR SOFTWARE CODE AND ANALYZATION METHOD FOR TEST COVERAGE
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ELECTRONIC DEVICE, GENERATION METHOD FOR SOFTWARE CODE AND ANALYZATION METHOD FOR TEST COVERAGE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240330158 titled 'ELECTRONIC DEVICE, GENERATION METHOD FOR SOFTWARE CODE AND ANALYZATION METHOD FOR TEST COVERAGE
Simplified Explanation:
This patent application describes an electronic device that runs software code with multiple test positions and tracks test coverage data. When the software code reaches a target test position, the device marks the corresponding memory position in the test coverage data region.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Electronic device with memory for software code and test positions
- Processor executes software code and tracks test coverage data
- Marks memory positions in response to test coverage marking instructions
- Outputs test coverage data upon external command
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in software development for testing and quality assurance purposes. It can help developers track the coverage of their tests and ensure comprehensive testing of their software.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the challenge of tracking test coverage in software development. By automatically marking memory positions based on test scenarios, developers can easily monitor the effectiveness of their tests.
Benefits:
- Improved test coverage tracking
- Enhanced software quality assurance
- Efficient testing process
- Streamlined software development workflow
Commercial Applications: Title: Test Coverage Tracking Device for Software Development This technology can be commercialized as a tool for software development companies to improve their testing processes and ensure high-quality software products. It can be marketed to software development teams looking to enhance their testing capabilities.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior art related to test coverage tracking tools in software development, such as existing software testing frameworks and tools that offer similar functionalities.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers in the field of software engineering may conduct studies on the effectiveness of test coverage tracking tools in improving software quality and development efficiency.
Questions about Test Coverage Tracking Technology: 1. How does this technology improve the efficiency of software testing processes? 2. What are the potential limitations of using test coverage tracking tools in software development?
Original Abstract Submitted
an electronic device includes: a memory in which software code, including a plurality of test positions is loaded; and a processor configured to execute the software code in order according to a control flow, wherein the processor is configured to allocate a test coverage data region in the memory, execute the software code based on a test scenario, when an execution position reaches a target test position among the plurality of test positions, mark a memory position corresponding to the target test position in the test coverage data region in response to a test coverage marking instruction associated with the target test position, and output test coverage data of the test coverage data region in response to an external command.
