QUIKDRIVE™ Automated Field Interoperability Testing is a standalone application which facilitates field based testing based on the CDG Stage 3 test procedures. CDG Stage 3 testing is aimed at validation of handset performance on differing network infrastructures. The tests are executed in a manner that emulates the experience of the end user. Each area is based on a well defined set of procedures as well as pass/fail criteria. The repetitive nature of these procedures makes them well suited for automation.
The CDG Stage 3 procedures evaluate performance in the following areas:

• Call Processing
  • Mobile Originated and Mobile Terminated Calls
  • Long Call
  • Inter and Intra infrastructure handoffs
• Voice and Application Feature Testing
• Mobile and Stationary Data Throughput Testing
• Poor and Good Route Testing

The tests suites are designed to control the test and the reference devices, as well as to record results within the application. By running multiple copies of the application, multiple users can test simultaneously using the central IVR based system.

Each application displays real time log messages which can be used to monitor the testing progress.  Instead of controlling all test devices separately, a tester only needs to configure the automated test application and monitor the testing environment.

Automated CDG3 Testing Hardware Configuration

QUIKDRIVE Automated Field Interoperability Testing provides significant benefits such as:

• Shorter field testing iterations
• Ability to test more handsets with less manpower
• Subjective call analysis is eliminated
• Standard reporting for easy performance evaluation
• Automation:
  • minimizes the expertise level needed to execute tests
    
  • provides consistent test procedures
    
  • saves money → more data with less resources