KR102326608B1 - Apparaus and method for checking mobile application based on robotic process automation - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed are a mobile application checking apparatus based on robotic process automation and a method thereof. According to the present invention, the mobile application checking apparatus based on robotic process automation comprises: a script writing unit registering an automation script for diagnosing a mobile application included in a mobile terminal; a script executing unit executing the mobile application according to the automation script; and a checking unit checking the mobile application in a process where the script executing unit executes the mobile application.

Description

Apparatus and method for checking mobile app based on robot process automation

The present invention relates to a robot process automation-based mobile app inspection apparatus and method, and more particularly, to a robot process automation-based mobile app inspection apparatus and method for inspecting a mobile app from the user's side.

In general, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is a software robot (i.e. RPA robot) that easily emulates and integrates human (user) interaction with a digital system to execute business tasks through the robot. serves to enable In other words, robot process automation enables robots to perform a wide range of repetitive tasks while capturing data, manipulating applications, interpreting information and triggering responses to it, and communicating with other systems, just like humans do.

Robot Process Automation Robots can mimic many tasks performed by users.

Robot Process Automation Robots, for example, can log into applications, move files and folders, copy and paste data, fill out forms, extract structured and semi-structured data from documents, and scrape browsers. It is possible to do things like

When all tasks (or tasks) are handled through robot process automation as described above, the organization’s workflow is innovated and efficient, and scalability and flexibility can be doubled through quick response customized to specific requirements. Because of its effectiveness, the use of robot process automation is gradually increasing.

The background technology of the present invention is disclosed in 'Robot Process Automation System and Method' of Korean Patent Registration No. 10-2160344 (2020.09.21).

It is an object of the present invention to provide a robot process automation-based mobile app inspection apparatus and method for inspecting a mobile app based on the same path as the process in which a user uses the mobile app.

A robot process automation-based mobile app inspection device according to an aspect of the present invention includes: a script writing unit for registering an automation script for diagnosing a mobile app mounted on a mobile terminal; a script execution unit for executing the mobile app according to the automation script; and an inspection unit configured to check the mobile app while the script execution unit executes the mobile app.

The automation script of the present invention is characterized in that the mobile app is written to be executed in the same path as the process in which the user actually uses the mobile app.

The script execution unit of the present invention is characterized in that it searches for an image displayed on the screen of the mobile terminal and executes the mobile app in a manner that transmits the same command as the touch.

The script execution unit of the present invention executes the mobile app for each login method for executing the mobile app, so that the mobile app can be checked for each login method.

The inspection unit of the present invention is characterized in that it checks the mobile app based on at least one of a normal service execution for each detailed process according to the execution of the automation script, a failure for each detailed process, and a response time for each detailed process.

The inspection unit of the present invention is characterized in that it analyzes the response time for each detailed process according to the execution of the automated script to predict the possibility of occurrence of a failure for each detailed process.

The inspection unit of the present invention is characterized in that the response time for each detailed process according to the execution of the automation script is recorded in a preset unit time unit and delivered to the manager terminal.

The inspection unit of the present invention is characterized in that it analyzes the performance of the mobile app based on the total inspection time according to the execution of the automated script.

The present invention is characterized in that the mobile terminal transfers the inspection result of the inspection unit to the manager terminal.

The mobile terminal of the present invention is characterized in that the check result is delivered to a chat room or SMS (Short Message Service).

Robot process automation-based mobile app inspection method according to an aspect of the present invention includes the steps of executing an automation script for diagnosing a mobile app mounted on the mobile app by a script execution unit; and in the process of the script execution unit executing the mobile app, an inspection unit inspecting the mobile app.

The automation script of the present invention is characterized in that the mobile app is written to be executed in the same path as the process in which the user actually uses the mobile app.

The step of executing the automation script of the present invention is characterized in that the mobile app is executed in such a way that the same command as the touch is transmitted by searching for an image displayed on the screen of the mobile terminal.

The step of executing the automation script of the present invention is characterized in that by executing the mobile app for each login method for executing the mobile app, the mobile app can be checked for each login method.

The step of checking the mobile app of the present invention includes checking the mobile app based on at least one of the normal service performance for each detailed process according to the execution of the automation script, the failure for each detailed process, and the response time for each detailed process. characterized in that

The step of checking the mobile app of the present invention is characterized in that the probability of occurrence of a failure for each detailed process is predicted by analyzing the response time for each detailed process according to the execution of the automated script.

The step of checking the mobile app of the present invention is characterized in that the response time for each detailed process according to the execution of the automation script is recorded in a preset unit time unit.

The step of checking the mobile app of the present invention is characterized in that the performance of the mobile app is analyzed based on the total check time according to the execution of the automation script.

The present invention is characterized in that it further comprises the step of transmitting, by the inspection result processing unit, the inspection result of the inspection unit to the manager terminal.

The step of delivering the inspection result of the inspection unit to the manager terminal of the present invention is characterized in that the inspection result is transmitted to a chat room or SMS (Short Message Service).

The robot process automation-based mobile app inspection apparatus and method according to an aspect of the present invention can detect a failure that is not checked in terms of the system by checking the mobile app based on the same path as the process in which the user uses the mobile app.

A robot process automation-based mobile app inspection apparatus and method according to another aspect of the present invention improves the mobile app based on the inspection result, and enables the prediction and prevention of failures.

1 is a block diagram of a robot process automation-based mobile app inspection apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a block diagram of a robot process automation unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 to 8 are exemplary diagrams of a mobile app inspection operation according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a diagram illustrating an example of delivering an inspection result to an administrator terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a flowchart of a method for checking a mobile app based on robot process automation according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a robot process automation-based mobile app inspection apparatus and method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this process, the thickness of the lines or the size of the components shown in the drawings may be exaggerated for clarity and convenience of explanation. In addition, the terms to be described later are terms defined in consideration of functions in the present invention, which may vary according to intentions or customs of users and operators. Therefore, definitions of these terms should be made based on the content throughout this specification.

1 is a block diagram of a robot process automation-based mobile app inspection apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a robot process automation unit according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 3 to 8 is an exemplary diagram of a mobile app inspection operation according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of delivering the inspection result to an administrator terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1, the robot process automation-based mobile app inspection apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a mobile terminal 10, a robot process automation unit 40, a management server 30, a manager terminal 20, and a script. and a preparation unit 50 .

The mobile terminal 10 may be executed by loading a mobile app. A smart phone or the like may be employed as the mobile terminal 10 . The mobile terminal 10 may include any mobile app that can be loaded and executed.

The mobile app may include an application capable of performing smart banking, phone banking, internet banking, or the like.

The mobile app may include any application that can be loaded and executed in the mobile terminal 10 . In this embodiment, a smart banking app will be described as an example as a mobile app.

The mobile terminal 10 is connected to the robot process automation unit 40 through a wired communication network, and executes the mobile app according to the execution of the automation script of the robot process automation unit 40 .

The mobile terminal 10 and the robot process automation unit 40 may be connected through a USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable. The mobile app runs in the same way as the user actually uses the mobile app.

The mobile terminal 10 and the robot process automation unit 40 may be connected one-to-one, but a plurality of mobile terminals 10 may be connected to one robot process automation unit 40 . Meanwhile, the robot process automation unit 40 may be connected one-to-one to the management server 30 , or a plurality of robot process automation units 40 may be connected to one management server 30 .

The mobile terminal 10 receives a control command or various information from the user in a manner that transmits the same command (control) as the touch, and performs an operation of displaying the information to the user.

In particular, the mobile terminal 10 executes the mobile app according to the execution of the automation script of the robot process automation unit 40 .

The mobile terminal 10 may open a short message service (SMS) or a chat room including a manager and deliver the check result for the mobile app to the manager terminal 10 .

The script creation unit 50 creates an automated script and registers it in the management server 30 .

The robot process automation unit 40 diagnoses a mobile app based on Robotic Process Automation (RPA).

The robot process automation unit 40 executes an automation script for diagnosing the mobile app, checks the mobile app while executing the mobile app, and delivers the inspection result to the manager terminal 20 .

Referring to FIG. 2 , the robot process automation unit 40 includes a script execution unit 42 , an inspection unit 43 , and an inspection result processing unit 44 .

The automation script is stored in the management server 30, and is temporarily downloaded to and executed by the script execution unit 42 when the robot is executed.

The automation script is written so that the mobile app is executed in the same path as the process in which the user actually uses the mobile app, so that when the automation script is executed, the mobile app is executed in the same way as the actual user uses. This is not the system side. Mobile app failure and response time on the user's side will be checked.

The script execution unit 42 temporarily downloads an automation script from the management server 30 and executes the automation script according to a preset reservation schedule.

The reservation schedule is stored in the management server 30 . The management server 30 controls the script execution unit 42 according to the reservation schedule to execute the automated script.

The script execution unit 42 searches for an image displayed on the screen of the mobile terminal 10 and transmits the same command as the touch to the mobile terminal 10 to execute the mobile app.

Typically, when the mobile app is executed, an image is displayed on the screen of the mobile terminal 10 , and the user recognizes the image and transmits the same command as the touch to the mobile terminal 10 to execute the mobile app.

Accordingly, the script execution unit 42 executes the mobile app by recognizing the image on the screen and transmitting the same command as the touch to the mobile terminal 10 in the same way that the actual user recognizes the image and executes the mobile app. make it

The script execution unit 42 executes the mobile app for each login method for executing the mobile app, so that the mobile app can be checked for each login method.

When the mobile app is a smart banking app, the login method may include a method using a joint certificate, a method using a simple number, and a method using an ID and password, but is not limited thereto.

Accordingly, the script execution unit 42 may execute the mobile app by using a method using a joint certificate, a method using a simple number, and a method using an ID and a password.

The mobile app may have various processes to provide services to users.

Referring to FIGS. 3 to 8 , a process may be classified in terms of a service or function to be provided to a user.

The process may include all services and functions that can be provided through the mobile app as well as the execution and termination of the mobile app.

For example, in the case of a smart banking app, the process may include executing a smart banking app, logging in, checking an account, checking transaction details, transferring an account, logging out, and closing the smart banking app. As this process is executed, the user may be provided with a desired service through the corresponding mobile app.

The process may include at least one detailed process for performing the corresponding process.

When the mobile app is executed, at least one process may be executed.

Since the processes are classified as a service or a function, at least one may be selectively executed, a plurality of processes may be sequentially executed, or a plurality of processes may be executed randomly. A process may be terminated during execution. That is, the smart banking app execution, login, account confirmation, transaction history confirmation, account transfer, logout, and smart banking app termination may be sequentially performed. In addition, after the smart banking app is executed, at least one of login, account confirmation, transaction history confirmation, account transfer, logout, and termination of the smart banking app may be executed, or a plurality of them may be executed.

The detailed process is a process in which the user actually uses the mobile app and operates accordingly until the service that can be received through the process is provided.

The detailed process may include a process in which a user recognizes an image on a screen, a process in which the user touches an image, and a process in which the mobile app operates according to the corresponding touch. That is, the detailed process may include both a process corresponding to a user's action and an operation process of the mobile app.

For example, the transaction history confirmation of the smart banking app may include a transaction history icon image search, a transaction history icon touch, and a normal transaction history output confirmation.

The inspection unit 43 checks the mobile app while the script execution unit 42 executes the mobile app. The mobile app is executed for each login method by the script execution unit 42 . Accordingly, the inspection unit 43 checks the mobile app for each login method.

The inspection unit 43 may check the mobile app based on at least one of the normal service performance for each detailed process according to the execution of the automation script for each login, the failure for each detailed process, and the response time for each detailed process.

The check on whether the service for each detailed process is normally performed is to check the operation time for each detailed process. Accordingly, the inspection unit 43 determines whether the service for each detailed process is normally performed by determining whether the operation time for each detailed process exceeds an operation reference time preset for the corresponding detailed process.

The failure check for each detailed process is to check whether the detailed process is executed abnormally or not. Accordingly, when the detailed process is abnormally executed or not executed, the inspection unit 43 determines that a failure has occurred in the corresponding detailed process.

Here, according to the result of checking whether the service for each detailed process is normally performed and whether a failure has occurred for each detailed process, the inspection unit 43 performs only when the service is not normally performed for each detailed process or a failure occurs for each detailed process, The inspection result is transmitted to the manager terminal 20 through the inspection result processing unit 44 .

The inspection unit 43 always delivers the inspection result to the manager terminal 20 through the inspection result processing unit 44 for response time for each detailed process.

When the response time for each detailed process exceeds the detailed process response reference time, the inspection unit 43 determines that a failure has occurred in the corresponding detailed process.

The detailed process response standard time is the response time for determining that a failure has occurred during the response of the detailed process. In addition, the inspection unit 43 analyzes the response time for each detailed process according to the execution of the automated script, and predicts the possibility of occurrence of a failure for each detailed process. If the response time for each detailed process gradually increases within the response reference time range or the frequency out of the set range increases for each detailed process, it is determined that the probability of occurrence of a failure for the detailed process is high.

In addition, the inspection unit 43 records the response time for each detailed process according to the execution of the automated script in a preset unit time unit. The recorded response time may be always delivered to the manager terminal 20 .

At this time, the inspection unit 43 may convert the response time for each detailed process into a preset file type, for example, an Excel file or a text file, and the file is converted to the mobile terminal 10 by the inspection result processing unit 44 . can be passed on to

When determining whether each detailed process is normally performed, the inspection unit 43 determines that a failure has occurred in the mobile app when the total operating time of the corresponding mobile app exceeds a threshold time.

The critical time is the total inspection time for which it can be determined that a failure has occurred in the mobile app. Total maintenance time is the total time from logging in to launching the mobile app and logging out.

In addition, the inspection unit 43 may analyze the performance of the mobile app based on the total inspection time according to the execution of the automated script.

The inspection unit 43 may determine that the shorter the total inspection time, the higher the performance of the mobile app, and the longer the total inspection time, the lower the performance of the mobile app. The inspection unit 43 determines that a failure may occur in the mobile app if the total inspection time is increased.

The inspection result processing unit 44 transmits the inspection result of the inspection unit 43 to the mobile terminal 10 .

The inspection result processing unit 44 may open a chat room including an administrator as shown in FIG. 9 and deliver the inspection result to the mobile terminal 10 .

In this case, when a failure occurs in the mobile app, the inspection result processing unit 44 notifies the manager terminal 20 that a failure has occurred in the mobile app immediately after the failure occurs.

As the robot process automation unit 40, a personal computer (PC) or a smart terminal may be employed.

The robot process automation unit 40 is connected to the mobile phone, the management server 30, and the manager terminal 20 through various wired and wireless communication networks to transmit and receive various information, and any robot process automation processing can be included. have.

The manager terminal 20 outputs the inspection result received from the mobile terminal 10 .

As the manager terminal 20 , a mobile phone, a PC, a smart terminal, or the like may be employed.

The management server 30 stores the automation script received from the script creation unit 50 , and delivers the automation script to the robot process automation unit 40 .

The management server 30 controls the robot process automation unit 40 according to a preset reservation schedule to check the mobile app.

Hereinafter, a robot process automation-based mobile app inspection method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 10 .

10 is a flowchart of a method for checking a mobile app based on robot process automation according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 10 , the script registration unit 50 creates an automation script and delivers the created automation script to the management server 30 ( S10 , S20 ).

The management server 30 stores the automation script received from the manager terminal 20 and transmits the automation script to the robot process automation unit 40 (S30, S40).

The robot process automation unit 40 executes the automation script received from the management server 30 (S50).

In this case, the management server 30 controls the robot process automation unit 40 according to a preset reservation schedule to check the mobile app.

Accordingly, the robot process automation unit 40 executes the mobile app in the same manner as the actual user uses and checks the mobile app (S60). That is, the robot process automation unit 40 searches for an image displayed on the screen of the mobile terminal 10 and executes the mobile app in a manner that transmits the same command as the touch to the mobile terminal 10 .

The robot process automation unit 40 executes the mobile app for each login method for executing the mobile app, so that the mobile app can be checked for each login method. For example, the robot process automation unit 40 executes a mobile app according to a method using a joint certificate, a method using a simple number, and a method using an ID and password, and diagnoses the mobile app in each case.

At the same time, the robot process automation unit 40 checks the mobile app in the process of executing the mobile app, and the service is normally performed for each detailed process according to the execution of the automation script for each login, the failure for each detailed process, and each detailed process Check the mobile app based on at least one of the star response times.

In this case, the robot process automation unit 40 generates an inspection result for the mobile app (S70), and the mobile terminal 10 delivers the generated inspection result through a chat room or SMS (S80).

The manager terminal 20 outputs the inspection result received from the robot process automation unit 40 (S90).

For reference, in this embodiment, the inspection unit 43 and the inspection result processing unit 44 generate the inspection result and transmit it to the mobile terminal 10 , and the mobile terminal 10 transmits the inspection result to the manager terminal 20 . Although it has been described as an example to deliver, the technical scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the inspection unit 43 and the inspection result processing unit 44 may be mounted on the mobile terminal 10 to inspect the mobile app and deliver the inspection result to the manager terminal 20 .

As described above, the robot process automation-based mobile app inspection apparatus and method according to an embodiment of the present invention can detect a failure that is not checked in terms of the system by checking the mobile app based on the same path as the process in which the user uses the mobile app. can

In addition, the robot process automation-based mobile app inspection apparatus and method according to an embodiment of the present invention improves the mobile app based on the inspection result, and enables the prediction and prevention of failure.

The implementations described herein may be implemented in, for example, a method or process, an apparatus, a software program, a data stream, or a signal. Although discussed only in the context of a single form of implementation (eg, discussed only as a method), implementations of the discussed features may also be implemented in other forms (eg, as an apparatus or program). The apparatus may be implemented in suitable hardware, software and firmware, and the like. A method may be implemented in an apparatus such as, for example, a processor, which generally refers to a processing device, including a computer, microprocessor, integrated circuit or programmable logic device, or the like. Processors also include communication devices such as computers, cell phones, portable/personal digital assistants (“PDAs”) and other devices that facilitate communication of information between end-users.

Although the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings, this is merely exemplary and those of ordinary skill in the art to which the art pertains are aware that various modifications and equivalent other embodiments are possible therefrom. will understand Accordingly, the true technical protection scope of the present invention should be defined by the following claims.

10: mobile terminal 20: manager terminal
30: management server 40: robot process automation unit
42: script execution unit 43: inspection unit
44: inspection result processing unit 50: script writing unit

Claims (20)

a script writing unit for registering an automated script for diagnosing a mobile app mounted on a mobile terminal;
a script execution unit for executing the mobile app on the mobile terminal through a USB cable connected to a mobile app inspection device according to the automated script; and
and an inspection unit for inspecting the mobile app in the process of the script execution unit executing the mobile app,
The automation script is written so that when the mobile app searches for and recognizes an image on the screen, it is executed in the same way as the user's touch input and in the same path as the process in which the user actually uses the mobile app,
The inspection unit checks the mobile app based on at least one of the normal service performance for each detailed process according to the execution of the automation script, the failure for each detailed process, and the response time for each detailed process, and not from the system side, but from the user touch input side. Characterized in checking the mobile app,
The mobile app is an application that can perform smart banking, phone banking, or internet banking,
The script execution unit executes the mobile app for each login method for executing the mobile app,
If the mobile app is a smart banking app, the log-in method includes a method using a joint certificate, a method using a simple number, and a method using an ID and password,
The inspection unit determines whether the operation for each detailed process exceeds the operation reference time preset for the detailed process, and checks whether the service for each detailed process is normally performed,
The inspection unit checks the failure of each detailed process by determining whether the detailed process is executed abnormally or not,
The inspection unit determines that the detailed process has occurred when the response time for each detailed process exceeds a preset detailed process response reference time,
The inspection unit determines the possibility of occurrence of a failure in the detailed process through whether the response time for each detailed process gradually increases within the response reference time range or the frequency out of the set range increases,
The inspection unit robot process automation-based mobile app inspection device, characterized in that the analysis of the performance of the mobile app based on the total inspection time according to the execution of the automation script. delete The method of claim 1, wherein the script execution unit
A robot process automation-based mobile app inspection device, characterized in that the mobile app is executed in a manner that transmits the same command as a touch by searching for an image displayed on the screen of the mobile terminal. The method of claim 1, wherein the script execution unit
A robot process automation-based mobile app inspection device, characterized in that by executing the mobile app for each login method for executing the mobile app, the mobile app can be checked for each login method. delete delete The method of claim 1, wherein the inspection unit
Robot process automation-based mobile app inspection device, characterized in that the response time for each detailed process according to the execution of the automation script is recorded in a preset unit time unit. delete The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the mobile terminal transmits the inspection result of the inspection unit to the manager terminal. The method of claim 9, wherein the mobile terminal
Robot process automation-based mobile app inspection device, characterized in that delivering the inspection result to a chat room or SMS (Short Message Service). executing, by the script execution unit, an automated script for diagnosing a mobile app mounted on a mobile terminal; and
In the process of the script execution unit executing the mobile app, comprising the step of inspecting the mobile app,
The script execution unit executes the mobile app on the mobile terminal through a USB cable connected to the mobile app inspection device according to the automated script,
The automation script is written so that when the mobile app searches for and recognizes an image on the screen, it is executed in the same way as the user's touch input and in the same path as the process in which the user actually uses the mobile app,
The step of checking the mobile app includes checking the mobile app based on at least one of the normal service performance for each detailed process according to the execution of the automation script, the failure for each detailed process, and the response time for each detailed process so that the system side is Inspecting the mobile app in terms of user touch input, not
The mobile app is an application that can perform smart banking, phone banking, or internet banking,
In the step of executing the automation script, the script execution unit executes the mobile app for each login method for executing the mobile app,
If the mobile app is a smart banking app, the login method includes a method using a joint certificate, a method using a simple number, and a method using an ID and password,
In the step of inspecting the mobile app, the inspection unit determines whether the operation for each detailed process exceeds the operation reference time preset for the detailed process and checks whether the service for each detailed process is normally performed,
In the step of inspecting the mobile app, the inspection unit determines whether the detailed process is abnormally executed or not executed and checks the failure for each detailed process,
In the step of checking the mobile app, if the response time for each detailed process exceeds a preset detailed process response reference time, it is determined that the detailed process has occurred,
In the step of inspecting the mobile app, the inspection unit determines the possibility of occurrence of a failure in the detailed process through whether the response time for each detailed process gradually increases within the response reference time range or the frequency out of the set range increases,
In the step of inspecting the mobile app, the inspection unit analyzes the performance of the mobile app based on the total inspection time according to the execution of the automation script. delete The method of claim 11, wherein the step of executing the automation script comprises:
A robot process automation-based mobile app inspection method, characterized in that the mobile app is executed in such a way that the same command as the touch is transmitted by searching for an image displayed on the screen of the mobile terminal. The method of claim 11, wherein the step of executing the automation script comprises:
A robot process automation-based mobile app inspection method, characterized in that by executing the mobile app for each login method for executing the mobile app, the mobile app can be checked for each login method. delete delete The method of claim 11, wherein the checking of the mobile app comprises:
Robot process automation-based mobile app inspection method, characterized in that the response time for each detailed process according to the execution of the automation script is recorded in a preset unit time unit. delete The method of claim 11, further comprising the step of transmitting, by the mobile terminal, the inspection result of the inspection unit to an administrator terminal. The method of claim 19, wherein the step of transmitting the inspection result of the inspection unit to the manager terminal comprises:
Robot process automation-based mobile app inspection method, characterized in that delivering the inspection result to a chat room or SMS (Short Message Service).

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