Amdocs has been granted a patent for a system, method, and computer program that generates context visualizations during test automation of user interface applications. The technology captures information, generates visualizations of elements being tested, and presents a flow of the testing process. GlobalData’s report on Amdocs gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Context visualization generation during test automation for user interface applications
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11886330B1) discloses a computer-readable media storing instructions that, when executed by a device's processors, enable the detection of input elements within a user interface during automated testing. The system captures information related to the testing of each input element, generates visualizations of the elements within the interface, and logs them for future reference. After testing, a visualization of the testing flow is presented, including requests associated with each input element and the corresponding visualizations retrieved from the log. The patent emphasizes the importance of verifying the correct operation of input elements and the overall functionality of the user interface application.
Furthermore, the patent details the detection of input elements through test automation tools, highlighting events triggered on the elements during testing, such as keyboard entries or mouse clicks. The visualizations are created to distinguish elements within the interface, aiding in error detection and showcasing differences between current and previous versions of the interface. The system's ability to present errors graphically on the screenshots of input elements enhances the testing process and ensures a comprehensive analysis of the user interface application's performance. Overall, the patent aims to streamline automated testing processes, improve error detection, and provide a visual representation of the testing flow for enhanced user interface development and quality assurance.
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