# US 2019/0320331 A1 · System and method for mobile device functionality testing > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2019/0320331 A1 - Document ID: US20190320331A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 16/383,173 - Filed: 2019-04-12 - Published: 2019-10-17 - Earliest claimed: 2018-04-12 - Inventors: Tu Nguyen - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20190320331A1 ## CPC - H04M 1/24: Arrangements for testing - H04W 24/00: Supervisory, monitoring or testing arrangements - H04M 1/04: Supports for telephone transmitters or receivers - H04M 2250/52: including functional features of a camera - H04M: TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION (circuits for controlling other apparatus via a telephone cable and not involving telephone switching apparatus G08) - H04W: WIRELESS COMMUNICATION NETWORKS (broadcast communication H04H; communication systems using wireless links for non-selective communication, e.g. wireless extensions H04M1/72) ## Abstract An automated system which tests the functionality of the components of mobile devices. The system is capable to test different mobile devices and is capable of accepting and testing several devices simultaneously. The system is capable of inspecting the display, testing the microphone and speakers, testing connectivity, such as USB and headphone connectivity, testing wireless charging, etc. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A system for testing functionality of mobile devices, comprising: a stage having a plurality of testing stations, each configured to receive one adapter; a plurality of adapters, each configured to receive at least one model of mobile device; an actuating head having a selector with a plurality of styluses; a placement system configured to transport the actuating head among the testing stations; at least one camera coupled to the placement system and configured to take images of screens of mobile devices; a picture presentation apparatus configured for presenting different pictures to be imaged by the mobile devices; and, a controller for activating the system for testing the mobile devices and evaluating data received from the system to determine the functionality of modules within each mobile device. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the picture presentation apparatus is positioned below the stage, and wherein each of the testing stations include a window configured to expose part of the picture presentation apparatus to a camera of the mobile device. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The system of claim 2, wherein the picture presentation apparatus comprises a conveyor belt having a plurality of pictures mounted thereupon. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The system of claim 3, wherein one of the pictures comprises a barcode. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of motion actuators configured to move the adapters in three-dimension in space. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The system of claim 5, wherein each of the motion actuators comprises a rotation table, a motor coupled to one side of the rotation table, and a 3D rotation support urged against a roller. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein one of the styluses comprises a finger print simulator. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein each adapter further comprises a microphone. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein each adapter further comprises a wireless charger. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the placement system comprises a gimbal configured for transporting a z-actuator in a horizontal plane, and wherein the actuating head is mounted onto the z-actuator. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, further comprising a near-field communication module. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, further comprising a vibration sensing module. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the at least one camera comprises a first fixed-angle camera positioned in a true vertical orientation and a tilt camera mounted onto a motorized tilt actuator configured to image a phone screen at a tilt angle. ### Claim 14 A system for testing functionality of cellphones, comprising: a test bench having a plurality of test stations, each configured for receiving one adapter and each having a window; a plurality of adapters, each configurable to accept one cellphone selected from a plurality of cellphone models, each adapter having at least one cable actuator and one hard-button actuator; a stylus selector having a plurality of styluses; a placement mechanism configured to for placing the stylus selector above any of the adapters; a conveyor positioned below the test bench and having a plurality of picture plates formed thereupon. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The system of claim 14, wherein the placement mechanism comprises a z-actuator configured to position the stylus selector vertically, and a gimbal configured to position the z-actuator within the horizontal plane. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The system of claim 15, further comprising two cameras mounted onto the z-actuator, comprising a first fixed-angle camera positioned in a true vertical orientation and a tilt camera mounted onto a motorized tilt actuator configured to image a phone screen at a tilt angle. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The system of claim 16, further comprising a speaker mounted onto the z-actuator. ### Claim 18 (depends on 14) The system of claim 14, wherein each of the adapters further comprises a wireless charger. ### Claim 19 (depends on 14) The system of claim 14, wherein each of the adapters further comprises an NFC module. ### Claim 20 (depends on 14) The system of claim 14, wherein each of the cable adapters comprises a plug housing slidably mounted on a linear track, and a motor sliding the plug housing. ### Claim 21 (depends on 14) The system of claim 14, further comprising a plurality of rotating tables, each provided between the test bench and one of the adapters, the rotating table configured for imparting 3-D motion to the adapter.