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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 19, 2006
Filed:
Nov. 03, 2003
Cristina Manu, Sammamish, WA (US);
Mitica Manu, Sammamish, WA (US);
Cristina Manu, Sammamish, WA (US);
Mitica Manu, Sammamish, WA (US);
Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for selecting parameter values and combinations of parameter values to use in connection with testing. A graphical user interface allows a user to graphically illustrate the importance of parameter values by drawing a probability curve for each parameter. The resulting curves are then converted to mathematical functions that are then combined into a combination function. The combination function is then evaluated for different parameter value combinations. The parameter value combinations that cause the combination function to exceed a predetermined probability value are selected for testing.