Smart box for automatic feature testing of smart phones and other devices

An automated testing system for testing smart devices, said system comprising:

• a system controller operable to be coupled to a smart device, wherein the system controller comprises a memory comprising test logic and a processor;
• an enclosure comprising a plurality of components, the plurality of components comprising:
• a robotic arm comprising a stylus affixed thereto, wherein the stylus is operable to manipulate the smart device to simulate human interaction therewith;
• a platform comprising a device holder affixed thereto, wherein the device holder is operable to hold the smart device;
• an audio capture and generator device;
• and
• a speaker,
• and wherein the processor is configured to automatically and contemporaneously control the smart device and the plurality of components in accordance with the test logic, and wherein the processor is further configured to:
• launch a receiver application on a smart device;
• render a reference audio file using the speaker and the audio capture and generator device;
• record the reference audio file using the receiver application;
• transmit a recorded reference audio file from the smart device to the system controller;
• and
• compare the recorded reference audio file with a reference audio file stored in the memory of the system controller to verify proper functionality of the smart device.

An automated test system for testing smart devices, said system comprising:

• a system controller coupled to a smart device, wherein the system controller comprises a memory comprising test logic and a processor;
• an enclosure comprising a plurality of components, the plurality of components comprising:
• a robotic arm comprising a stylus, wherein the stylus is operable to manipulate the smart device to simulate human interaction therewith;
• a platform comprising a device holder, wherein the smart device is operable to be held in the device holder;
• an audio capture and generator device;
• a speaker;
• and
• a microphone,
• and wherein the processor is configured to automatically control the smart device and the plurality of components in accordance with the test logic, and wherein the processor is further configured to:
• launch a receiver application on a smart device;
• render a reference audio file using the speaker and the audio capture and generator device;
• control the smart device to record the reference audio file;
• control the smart device to play back the reference audio file after recording is complete;
• control the microphone and the audio capture and generator device to record the reference audio file played back by the smart device;
• transmit the reference audio file captured using the microphone to the system controller;
• and
• compare the reference audio file transmitted from the microphone with a reference audio file stored in the memory of the system controller to verify proper functionality of the smart device.

In a testing system, a method of testing a smart device, the method comprising:

• registering a model of a smart device inserted into the testing system, wherein the testing system comprises:
• a system controller operable to be coupled with the smart device, wherein the system controller comprises a memory comprising test logic and a processor;
• and
• an enclosure, wherein the enclosure comprises a plurality of components, the plurality of components comprising:
• a robotic arm comprising a stylus, wherein the stylus is operable to manipulate the smart device to simulate human interaction therewith;
• a platform comprising a device holder, wherein the device holder is operable to receive a smart device inserted there into;
• an audio capture and generator device;
• and
• a speaker;
• controlling the smart device and the plurality of components in accordance with the test logic;
• launching a receiver application on a smart device;
• rendering a reference audio file using the speaker and the audio capture and generator device;
• recording the reference audio file using the receiver application;
• transmitting a recorded reference audio file from the smart device to the system controller;
• and
• comparing the recorded reference audio file with a reference audio file stored in the memory of the system controller to verify proper functionality of the smart device.