Device and method for automation via image-based user interfaces
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1. A method implemented in a first device, comprising:
- storing reference information in a memory device;
the reference information including location and dimensions of a control at a second device;
running an automation on a thin client on the first device, the automation including inputs to the thin client based on the reference information and a script; and
transmitting the automation from the thin client to an application on the second device, the application corresponding with the thin client.
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Abstract
An apparatus, method and software enable automation in thin client and black box applications. In particular, test scripts can be run automatically in these applications.
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1. A method implemented in a first device, comprising:
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storing reference information in a memory device;
the reference information including location and dimensions of a control at a second device;running an automation on a thin client on the first device, the automation including inputs to the thin client based on the reference information and a script; and transmitting the automation from the thin client to an application on the second device, the application corresponding with the thin client. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A first device comprising:
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a processor; a communication interface, coupled to the processor, through which to receive from a second device, reference information, the reference information including location and dimensions of a control at the second device; and a memory containing code which, when executed by the processor, causes the first device to perform steps that include running an automation on a thin client on the first device, the automation including inputs to the thin client based on the reference information and a script; and transmitting the automation from the thin client to an application on the second device, the application corresponding with the thin client. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8)
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9. A method implemented in a first device, comprising:
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collecting reference information from an emulator on the first device, the reference information including location and dimensions of a control on the emulator corresponding with a second device; and transmitting an automation from the first device to a second device, the automation including an input to the second device based on the reference information and a script. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11)
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12. A first device, comprising:
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a processor; a communication interface, coupled to the processor; and a memory containing an emulator and code which, when executed by the processor, causes the first device to perform steps that include collecting reference information from an emulator on the first device, the reference information including location and dimensions of a control on the emulator corresponding with a second device; and transmitting, via the communication interface, an automation from the first device to a second device, the automation including an input to the second device based on the reference information and a script. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14)
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