Metaverse and digital rights connector system

Abstract

Disclosed is a metaverse and digital rights connector system, which solves the problems of platform integration and data interworking, achieves efficient interoperability between different metaverse platforms and digital rights systems, and enables seamless interconnection and circulation of digital rights in the virtual world and the real world. The technical solution of the present invention involves using a modular SaaS architecture to support management of digital rights across multiple platforms, and allowing seamless integration of metaverse platforms with various digital rights management platforms. The issuance, confirmation, transfer, and settlement of digital rights in the metaverse are implemented by means of open APIs and smart contracts. By integrating the HRC721 protocol with smart contracts, all rights-related operations are ensured to be performed on a blockchain, thereby achieving tamper resistance of data and verifiable rights settlement, and guaranteeing transparent on-chain recording and trusted management throughout the full life cycle of digital rights.

Description

A Metaverse and Digital Rights Connector System Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of virtual reality technology, and more specifically to a metaverse and digital rights connector system. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous advancement of information technology, the Metaverse, a virtual cyberspace composed of multiple 3D virtual worlds, has become a new platform for the integration of the real and digital worlds. Within the Metaverse, users can engage in social interactions, entertainment games, online education, and virtual transactions through digital avatars.

[0003] These activities not only enriched users' online experience but also spurred the creation and circulation of digital rights, including but not limited to virtual property (such as virtual land and buildings), virtual items (such as game equipment and digital artworks), and virtual currencies (such as Bitcoin and Ethereum).

[0004] The management of digital rights occupies a central position in the metaverse because they represent users' economic interests and social status in the virtual world. Cryptocurrencies, as an important medium in the metaverse's economic system, enable users to trade and transfer value across different virtual worlds. However, the current market lacks effective connection technology between metaverse platforms and digital rights management platforms, leading to numerous challenges for users when managing digital rights across different platforms.

[0005] First, data fragmentation is a serious problem, making it difficult to achieve unified management and interoperability of users' digital rights across different platforms. Second, the processes are complex; users must go through cumbersome steps and procedures when performing cross-platform digital rights operations, which not only reduces user experience but also increases operational costs. Furthermore, security issues cannot be ignored; due to the lack of unified management and supervision, users' digital rights are vulnerable to fraud and theft.

[0006] To overcome these challenges, the market urgently needs an efficient solution that enables data flow and functional integration between the metaverse platform and the digital rights management platform. This solution should provide a unified interface, making digital rights operations across different platforms more convenient, secure, and efficient for users. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The following provides a brief overview of one or more aspects to offer a basic understanding of them. This overview is not an exhaustive summary of all conceived aspects, nor is it intended to identify key or decisive elements of all aspects, nor to define the scope of any or all aspects. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts of one or more aspects in a simplified form to prepare for the more detailed descriptions that follow.

[0008] The purpose of this invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems and provide a metaverse and digital rights connector system, which solves the platform integration and data interoperability problems in the prior art, realizes efficient interoperability between different metaverse platforms and digital rights systems, and enables seamless connection and transfer of digital rights in the virtual world and the real world.

[0009] The technical solution of this invention is as follows: This invention discloses a metaverse and digital rights connector system, the system including a data service component, a visualization orchestration component, a connector component, a front-end page component, and a back-end service component. The components are built using a modular software-as-a-service architecture, wherein:

[0010] The connector component establishes bidirectional data transmission with the external platform and backend service components respectively. The connector component is used to realize communication with the external platform and supports multiple protocols and data exchange mechanisms.

[0011] The visual orchestration component establishes bidirectional data transmission with the front-end page component and the data service component, and outputs unidirectionally to the back-end service component. The visual orchestration component provides drag-and-drop service orchestration functionality, allowing users to define integration processes through a visual interface. The integration process includes nodes, connectors, and groups as the basic structure for orchestration.

[0012] The data service component establishes bidirectional data transmission with the visual orchestration component and outputs data unidirectionally to the backend service component. The data service component performs data parsing and transformation, which is used to parse user-defined orchestration data into XML code that can be executed by the connector, and supports complex data transformation rules to ensure the accuracy and consistency of the data.

[0013] The front-end page component establishes bidirectional data transmission with the visual orchestration component and outputs unidirectionally to the back-end service component. The front-end page component provides a user interface for visually displaying the orchestration data structure and component status, and supports real-time preview and editing.

[0014] The backend service component is used to execute the parsed and generated XML code, manage the issuance, confirmation, and cancellation of digital rights, and integrate with blockchain technology to ensure the trustworthiness of data and the verifiability of cancellation.

[0015] According to an embodiment of the metaverse and digital rights connector system of the present invention, the data service component implements privacy protection, including data anonymization and data sharding. Data anonymization refers to anonymizing user data to ensure that the user's identity is not disclosed, while performing business operations and rights verification. Data sharding refers to storing user data in shards to reduce the risk of data leakage and improve the security of data access.

[0016] According to an embodiment of the metaverse and digital rights connector system of the present invention, the backend service component also implements encrypted transactions and zero-knowledge proofs. Encrypted transactions refer to encrypting all transaction data, using symmetric and asymmetric encryption to protect the confidentiality of transaction content, encrypting sensitive data, and managing keys through blockchain. Zero-knowledge proofs refer to applying zero-knowledge proof technology to verify the authenticity of transactions without disclosing user privacy.

[0017] According to an embodiment of the metaverse and digital rights connector system of the present invention, the backend service component also implements decentralized identity management, including digital identity and multi-signature mechanism. The digital identity refers to the use of blockchain technology to create a decentralized digital identity, whereby users control their identity information through private keys to ensure identity security and privacy. The multi-signature mechanism refers to the use of a multi-signature mechanism to enhance transaction security when performing critical operations, requiring multiple authorized parties to sign before the operation can be executed. Critical operations include large-amount transfers and modifications to important data.

[0018] According to an embodiment of the metaverse and digital rights connector system of the present invention, the backend service component also implements access control, including smart contract-based permission control and permission auditing. The smart contract-based permission control refers to implementing fine-grained access control through smart contracts, dynamically managing access to resources according to the user's permission level and role. The permission auditing refers to implementing a permission auditing mechanism to record and review all permission changes and access activities to ensure the compliance and transparency of permission management.

[0019] According to an embodiment of the Metaverse and Digital Rights Connector System of the present invention, the backend service component implements system monitoring and auditing, including blockchain auditing and real-time monitoring. Blockchain auditing is divided into on-chain auditing and event logs. On-chain auditing refers to recording all key operations and transactions on the blockchain, utilizing the auditing characteristics of the blockchain for real-time and historical auditing to ensure the traceability of system operations. Event logs refer to using the blockchain to record all system events and operation logs for security auditing and anomaly detection. Real-time monitoring is divided into security information and event management and blockchain monitoring tools. Security information and event management refers to integrating a security information and event management system to monitor security events of blockchain nodes and applications, detecting abnormal behavior and potential threats. Blockchain monitoring tools refer to using blockchain monitoring tools to track the health status and performance indicators of the blockchain network, discovering and responding to network attacks or failures.

[0020] According to an embodiment of the Metaverse and Digital Rights Connector System of the present invention, the backend service module, combined with system management functions, realizes vulnerability management and updates, including smart contract security and system patches. Smart contract security is divided into contract auditing and contract upgrades. Contract auditing refers to regularly auditing smart contracts to identify and fix vulnerabilities in the code, preventing attacks or abuse of the contracts. Contract upgrades refer to using an upgradeable smart contract design pattern, allowing for security upgrades to the contracts when vulnerabilities are discovered or functional updates are needed. System patches are divided into automatic updates and manual reviews. Automatic updates refer to implementing an automatic update mechanism for blockchain nodes and platform components, applying security patches and fixes to reduce system vulnerabilities. Manual reviews refer to manually reviewing major updates and patches to ensure the security and stability of the update process.

[0021] According to an embodiment of the Metaverse and Digital Rights Connector System of the present invention, the backend service module, combined with system management functions, realizes emergency response and recovery, including emergency response planning, backup and recovery. The emergency response plan is divided into event response and emergency drills. Event response refers to the development and testing of detailed event response plans, including response strategies for attack scenarios specific to blockchain. Emergency drills refer to the regular conduct of emergency drills to verify the effectiveness of the emergency response plan and the team's responsiveness. Backup and recovery are divided into blockchain backup and recovery testing. Blockchain backup refers to the regular backup of blockchain node data to ensure recovery in the event of data loss or network attacks. Recovery testing refers to the regular testing of the data recovery process to ensure rapid restoration of business functions in the event of system failure or attacks.

[0022] According to one embodiment of the Metaverse and Digital Rights Connector System of the present invention, the connector component and the backend service component jointly realize blockchain data integrity, further including: using smart contracts to automatically execute and verify transactions to ensure the transparency and immutability of operations; when the smart contract is executed on the chain, any modification to the transaction will be recorded; the connector component and the backend service component also realize the on-chaining of key data and transaction records, using the immutability and transparency of the blockchain to protect the integrity of the data, using a hash algorithm to generate a unique identifier for the data and recording it on the blockchain for verification and traceability at any time.

[0023] According to an embodiment of the metaverse and digital rights connector system of the present invention, the connector component and the backend service component also jointly implement a blockchain security mechanism, which further includes: selecting a blockchain consensus mechanism to ensure the validity of transactions and the security of the blockchain network; the consensus mechanism can prevent malicious nodes from tampering with blockchain data; and a decentralized storage solution is also used in the blockchain network to store data, ensuring the security and persistence of data while avoiding single points of failure.

[0024] According to one embodiment of the Metaverse and Digital Rights Connector System of the present invention, the connector component and the backend service component also jointly achieve compliance and regulatory compliance, including data protection regulations, auditing and reporting. Data protection regulations are divided into regulatory compliance and data processing agreements. Regulatory compliance refers to ensuring that the system meets the requirements of data protection regulations, appropriately protects user data, and provides data access and deletion rights. Data processing agreements refer to signing data processing agreements with all partners and service providers, clarifying data processing and protection responsibilities. Auditing and reporting are divided into compliance audits and security reports. Compliance audits refer to conducting regular compliance audits to ensure that the system meets industry standards and legal requirements. Security reports refer to generating detailed security reports that record system security incidents, vulnerability remediation status, and compliance status for auditing and monitoring.

[0025] Compared with existing technologies, this invention offers the following advantages: The system adopts a modular SaaS (Software as a Service) architecture, supporting multi-platform digital rights management and allowing seamless integration between the Metaverse platform and various digital rights management platforms. Enterprises can quickly access the system without significant technical investment. Through open APIs and smart contracts, the system enables the issuance, confirmation, transfer, and cancellation of digital rights within the Metaverse. By integrating the HRC721 protocol and smart contracts, all rights operations are ensured to be completed on the blockchain, possessing the characteristics of immutable data and verifiable rights cancellation, guaranteeing transparent recording and trustworthy management of the entire lifecycle of digital rights on the blockchain. Furthermore, the system innovatively supports collaborative marketing among multiple merchants, promoting the development of the virtual economy ecosystem through cross-platform data interoperability and functional integration. In summary, this invention not only improves the trustworthiness and verifiability of digital rights cancellation but also provides flexible cooperation methods for multiple merchants, promoting the integration and development of the virtual and real-world business ecosystems.

[0026] In detail, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0027] 1. Modularity and flexibility:

[0028] Through modular data structures and components, the system can flexibly adapt to different business needs and integration scenarios.

[0029] 2. Efficient data processing:

[0030] The data parsing and transformation module supports complex data processing logic, ensuring data consistency and accuracy, and improving system integration efficiency.

[0031] 3. User-friendly visual interface:

[0032] It provides an intuitive visual orchestration interface, reducing the complexity of user operations and improving the system's ease of use and operational efficiency.

[0033] 4. Applications of Blockchain Technology:

[0034] By leveraging the HRC721 protocol and blockchain technology, we ensure the full lifecycle management of digital rights and interests, enhancing the trustworthiness of data and the verifiability of write-offs.

[0035] 5. Supports multi-merchant cooperation:

[0036] The system supports collaborative marketing functions among multiple merchants, and enables cross-platform rights management and marketing strategies through standardized integration interfaces and flexible service orchestration. Attached Figure Description

[0037] The above-described features and advantages of the present invention will be better understood after reading the following detailed description of embodiments of the present disclosure in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, components are not necessarily drawn to scale, and components having similar related characteristics or features may have the same or similar reference numerals.

[0038] Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the Metaverse and Digital Rights Connector System of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0039] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that the aspects described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments are merely exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention in any way.

[0040] Figure 1 illustrates the principle of an embodiment of the Metaverse and Digital Rights Connector System of the present invention. Referring to Figure 1, the system of this embodiment includes: a data service component, a visualization orchestration component, a connector component, a front-end page component, and a back-end service component.

[0041] The connector component establishes bidirectional data transmission with external platforms (such as the Metaverse platform and the Digital Rights platform) and backend service components. The connector component is used to implement communication with external platforms and supports multiple protocols (such as API and ERC721) and data exchange mechanisms.

[0042] The visual orchestration component establishes bidirectional data transmission with both the front-end page component and the data service component, and outputs data unidirectionally to the back-end service component. The visual orchestration component provides drag-and-drop service orchestration functionality, allowing users to define integration processes through a visual interface. These integration processes utilize nodes, connectors, and groups as the basic structure for orchestration.

[0043] The data service component establishes bidirectional data transmission with the visual orchestration component and outputs data unidirectionally to the backend service component. The data service component performs data parsing and transformation, converting user-defined orchestration data into XML code executable by the connector, and supports complex data transformation rules to ensure data accuracy and consistency.

[0044] Data service components implement privacy protection, including data anonymization and data sharding. Specifically, data anonymization involves processing user data to ensure that user identities are not disclosed while still enabling effective business operations and rights verification. Data sharding involves storing user data in shards to reduce the risk of data leakage and improve the security of data access.

[0045] The front-end page components and the visual orchestration components establish bidirectional data transmission and output unidirectionally to the back-end service components. The front-end page components provide a user interface for visually displaying the orchestration data structure and component status, supporting real-time preview and editing.

[0046] The backend service component is used to execute the parsed and generated XML code, manage the issuance, confirmation, and cancellation of digital rights, and integrates with blockchain technology to ensure the credibility of data and the verifiability of cancellation.

[0047] The backend service components also implement encrypted transactions and zero-knowledge proofs. Furthermore, encrypted transactions refer to encrypting all transaction data, using symmetric encryption (such as AES) and asymmetric encryption (such as RSA) to protect the confidentiality of the transaction content. Sensitive data is encrypted, and keys are managed through a blockchain. Zero-knowledge proofs refer to applying zero-knowledge proof technology (such as zk-SNARKs) to verify the authenticity of transactions without disclosing user privacy, suitable for metaverse environments requiring privacy protection.

[0048] The backend service components implement decentralized identity management, including digital identity and a multi-signature mechanism. Digital identity refers to the creation of decentralized digital identities using blockchain technology, allowing users to control their identity information through private keys, ensuring identity security and privacy. The multi-signature mechanism enhances transaction security during critical operations (such as large transfers or modifications to important data), requiring multiple authorized parties to sign before execution.

[0049] The backend service components implement access control, including smart contract-based access control and access auditing. Smart contract-based access control refers to using smart contracts to implement fine-grained access control, dynamically managing access to resources based on user permission levels and roles. Access auditing refers to implementing an access auditing mechanism to record and review all permission changes and access activities, ensuring the compliance and transparency of access management.

[0050] The backend service components implement system monitoring and auditing, including blockchain auditing and real-time monitoring. Blockchain auditing is divided into on-chain auditing and event logging. On-chain auditing means that all critical operations and transactions are recorded on the blockchain, utilizing the blockchain's auditing characteristics for real-time and historical auditing to ensure the traceability of system operations. Event logging refers to using the blockchain to record all system events and operation logs for security auditing and anomaly detection. Real-time monitoring is divided into Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and blockchain monitoring tools. Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) refers to integrating the SIEM system to monitor security events of blockchain nodes and applications, promptly detecting abnormal behavior and potential threats. Blockchain monitoring tools refer to using dedicated blockchain monitoring tools to track the health status and performance indicators of the blockchain network, promptly detecting and responding to network attacks or failures.

[0051] The backend service module, combined with system management functions, implements vulnerability management and updates, including smart contract security and system patches. Smart contract security is divided into contract auditing and contract upgrades. Contract auditing refers to regularly auditing smart contracts to identify and fix vulnerabilities in the code, preventing attacks or abuse. Contract upgrades refer to using upgradeable smart contract design patterns to allow for security upgrades when vulnerabilities are discovered or functional updates are needed. System patches are divided into automatic updates and manual review. Automatic updates refer to implementing an automatic update mechanism for blockchain nodes and platform components, applying security patches and fixes in a timely manner to reduce system vulnerabilities. Manual review refers to manually reviewing major updates and patches to ensure the security and stability of the update process.

[0052] The backend service module, combined with system management functions, enables emergency response and recovery, including emergency response planning, backup, and recovery. The emergency response plan is divided into incident response and emergency drills. Incident response refers to developing and testing detailed incident response plans, including response strategies for blockchain-specific attack scenarios (such as 51% attacks and smart contract vulnerabilities). Emergency drills refer to conducting regular emergency drills to verify the effectiveness of the emergency response plan and the team's responsiveness. Backup and recovery are divided into blockchain backup and recovery testing. Blockchain backup refers to regularly backing up blockchain node data to ensure recovery in the event of data loss or network attacks. Recovery testing refers to regularly testing the data recovery process to ensure rapid restoration of business functions in the event of system failures or attacks.

[0053] Connector components and backend service components work together to ensure blockchain data integrity. Specifically, smart contracts are used to automate the execution and verification of transactions, such as the issuance, confirmation, and cancellation of digital rights, ensuring the transparency and immutability of these operations. When smart contracts execute on-chain, any modifications to transactions are recorded, increasing the system's transparency and security. Furthermore, key data and transaction records are uploaded to the blockchain, leveraging its immutability and transparency to protect data integrity. Unique identifiers for data are generated using hash algorithms (such as SHA-256) and recorded on the blockchain for easy verification and traceability.

[0054] The connector components and backend service components also work together to implement blockchain security mechanisms. Specifically, this involves selecting an appropriate blockchain consensus mechanism (such as Proof of Stake, Proof of Work, etc.) to ensure the validity of transactions and the security of the blockchain network. The consensus mechanism prevents malicious nodes from tampering with blockchain data. Furthermore, decentralized storage solutions (such as IPFS) are used in the blockchain network to store large amounts of data, ensuring data security and persistence while avoiding single points of failure.

[0055] The connector components and backend service components also work together to ensure compliance and regulatory adherence, including data protection regulations, auditing, and reporting. Data protection regulations are divided into regulatory compliance and Data Processing Agreements (DPAs). Regulatory compliance refers to ensuring the system complies with data protection regulations such as GDPR and CCPA, appropriately protecting user data, and providing data access and deletion rights. Data Processing Agreements refer to signing data processing agreements with all partners and service providers, clearly defining data processing and protection responsibilities. Auditing and reporting are divided into compliance audits and security reports. Compliance audits refer to conducting regular compliance audits to ensure the system complies with industry standards and legal requirements. Security reports refer to generating detailed security reports that record system security incidents, vulnerability remediation status, and compliance status for auditing and monitoring.

[0056] The system operates as follows:

[0057] Step 1: Define and build the basic data structures.

[0058] In step 1, the basic data structures for representing nodes, connectors, and groups in the visual orchestration component are defined; the basic data structures for connectors, including protocol type and data format, are defined in the connector component; and the data structures for processing logic components, such as data transformation and business rule application, are defined in the data service component.

[0059] Step 2: Build front-end page components.

[0060] In step 2, a visual orchestration editor that supports drag-and-drop operations is built in the front-end page components, allowing users to define service integration processes through a graphical interface. Based on the above data structure, a dynamic display component is built to support real-time updates and previews of orchestration results.

[0061] Step 3: Perform data parsing and transformation.

[0062] In step 3, within the data service component, the user-defined orchestration data is converted into XML code executable by the connector engine based on the parsing rules defined by the custom orchestration data structure. Then, the data transformation engine is used to perform complex transformation logic, including data format conversion and protocol adaptation.

[0063] Step 4: Integrate external platforms.

[0064] In step 4, the connector components are configured according to the interface specifications of the external system to support the integration of different protocols and data formats. At the same time, the definition and call of API interfaces are managed and maintained to ensure smooth data flow and efficient system integration.

[0065] Step 5: Execution and Management.

[0066] In step 5, the generated XML code is deployed and parsed in the connector engine within the backend service component to execute the issuance, confirmation, and cancellation tasks of digital rights. Then, the entire lifecycle management of digital rights is achieved through the ERC721 protocol, including data trustworthiness and the verifiability of cancellation. Finally, system monitoring and logging functions are provided to track the execution status of integrated tasks and ensure the stability and reliability of the system.

[0067] In summary, this invention combines the characteristics of metaverse and digital rights technologies with the application of blockchain. The security solution comprehensively enhances system security by integrating technologies such as smart contracts, decentralized identity management, data encryption, and zero-knowledge proofs. Simultaneously, it covers aspects such as data protection, identity authentication, system monitoring, vulnerability management, compliance, and emergency response to ensure the secure and stable operation of the metaverse and digital rights platform connector in complex business environments.

[0068] Although the methods described above are illustrated and depicted as a series of actions for the sake of simplicity, it should be understood and appreciated that these methods are not limited by the order of the actions, as some actions may occur in a different order and / or concurrently with other actions from the illustrations and descriptions herein or not illustrated and described herein but which may be understood by those skilled in the art, according to one or more embodiments.

[0069] Those skilled in the art will further appreciate that the various illustrative logic blocks, modules, circuits, and algorithm steps described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented as electronic hardware, computer software, or a combination of both. To clearly illustrate this interchangeability between hardware and software, the various illustrative components, blocks, modules, circuits, and steps are described above in a generalized manner in terms of their functionality. Whether such functionality is implemented as hardware or software depends on the specific application and the design constraints imposed on the overall system. Those skilled in the art may implement the described functionality in different ways for each specific application, but such implementation decisions should not be construed as departing from the scope of the invention.

[0070] The various illustrative logic blocks, modules, and circuits described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be implemented or performed using a general-purpose processor, a digital signal processor (DSP), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) or other programmable logic device, discrete gate or transistor logic, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof designed to perform the functions described herein. The general-purpose processor may be a microprocessor, but in alternatives, it may be any conventional processor, controller, microcontroller, or state machine. The processor may also be implemented as a combination of computing devices, such as a combination of a DSP and a microprocessor, multiple microprocessors, one or more microprocessors cooperating with a DSP core, or any other such configuration.

[0071] The steps of the methods or algorithms described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein may be embodied directly in hardware, in a software module executed by a processor, or in a combination of both. The software module may reside in RAM memory, flash memory, ROM memory, EPROM memory, EEPROM memory, registers, hard disk, removable disk, CD-ROM, or any other form of storage medium known in the art. An exemplary storage medium is coupled to a processor such that the processor can read and write information to / from the storage medium. In an alternative, the storage medium may be integrated into the processor. The processor and storage medium may reside in an ASIC. The ASIC may reside in a user terminal. In an alternative, the processor and storage medium may reside as discrete components in the user terminal.

[0072] In one or more exemplary embodiments, the described functionality may be implemented in hardware, software, firmware, or any combination thereof. If implemented in software as a computer program product, the functionality may be stored or transmitted as one or more instructions or code on or through a computer-readable medium. A computer-readable medium includes both computer storage media and communication media, encompassing any medium that facilitates the transfer of a computer program from one location to another. A storage medium may be any available medium accessible to a computer. By way of example and not limitation, such a computer-readable medium may include RAM, ROM, EEPROM, CD-ROM or other optical disc storage, disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium that can be used to carry or store desired program code in the form of instructions or data structures and is accessible to a computer. Any connection is also legitimately referred to as a computer-readable medium. For example, if the software is transmitted from a website, server, or other remote source using coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, digital subscriber line (DSL), or wireless technologies such as infrared, radio, and microwave, then the coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair, DSL, or wireless technologies such as infrared, radio, and microwave are included in the definition of a medium. As used in this article, disk and disc include compact discs (CDs), laser discs, optical discs, digital multi-purpose discs (DVDs), floppy disks, and Blu-ray discs. Disks typically reproduce data magnetically, while discs reproduce data optically using lasers. Combinations of these should also be included within the scope of computer-readable media.

[0073] The prior description of this disclosure is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use this disclosure. Various modifications to this disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other variations without departing from the spirit or scope of this disclosure. Therefore, this disclosure is not intended to be limited to the examples and designs described herein, but should be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A metaverse and digital rights connector system, characterized in that, The system includes data service components, visualization orchestration components, connector components, front-end page components, and back-end service components. These components are built using a modular Software as a Service (SaaS) architecture. The connector component establishes bidirectional data transmission with the external platform and backend service components respectively. The connector component is used to realize communication with the external platform and supports multiple protocols and data exchange mechanisms. The visual orchestration component establishes bidirectional data transmission with the front-end page component and the data service component, and outputs unidirectionally to the back-end service component. The visual orchestration component provides drag-and-drop service orchestration functionality, allowing users to define integration processes through a visual interface. The integration process includes nodes, connectors, and groups as the basic structure for orchestration. The data service component establishes bidirectional data transmission with the visual orchestration component and outputs data unidirectionally to the backend service component. The data service component performs data parsing and transformation, which is used to parse user-defined orchestration data into XML code that can be executed by the connector, and supports complex data transformation rules to ensure the accuracy and consistency of the data. The front-end page component establishes bidirectional data transmission with the visual orchestration component and outputs unidirectionally to the back-end service component. The front-end page component provides a user interface for visually displaying the orchestration data structure and component status, and supports real-time preview and editing. The backend service component is used to execute the parsed and generated XML code, manage the issuance, confirmation, and cancellation of digital rights, and integrate with blockchain technology to ensure the trustworthiness of data and the verifiability of cancellation.

2. The metaverse and digital rights connector system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The data service component implements privacy protection, including data anonymization and data sharding. Data anonymization refers to the process of anonymizing user data to ensure that user identities are not disclosed, while simultaneously performing business operations and rights verification. Data sharding refers to the process of storing user data in shards to reduce the risk of data leakage and improve the security of data access.

3. The metaverse and digital rights connector system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The backend service components also implement encrypted transactions and zero-knowledge proofs. Encrypted transactions refer to encrypting all transaction data, using symmetric and asymmetric encryption to protect the confidentiality of transaction content, encrypting sensitive data, and managing keys through the blockchain. Zero-knowledge proofs refer to applying zero-knowledge proof technology to verify the authenticity of transactions without disclosing user privacy.

4. The metaverse and digital rights connector system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The backend service components also implement decentralized identity management, including digital identity and multi-signature mechanism. Digital identity refers to the use of blockchain technology to create decentralized digital identities. Users control their identity information through private keys to ensure identity security and privacy. Multi-signature mechanism refers to the use of a multi-signature mechanism to enhance transaction security when performing critical operations. Multiple authorized parties are required to sign before the operation can be executed. Critical operations include large-amount transfers and important data modifications.

5. The metaverse and digital rights connector system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The backend service components also implement access control, including smart contract-based access control and access auditing. Smart contract-based access control refers to implementing fine-grained access control through smart contracts, dynamically managing access to resources based on user permission levels and roles. Access auditing refers to implementing an access auditing mechanism to record and review all permission changes and access activities, ensuring the compliance and transparency of access management.

6. The metaverse and digital rights connector system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The backend service components implement system monitoring and auditing, including blockchain auditing and real-time monitoring. Blockchain auditing is divided into on-chain auditing and event logs. On-chain auditing means that all key operations and transaction records are recorded on the blockchain, using the auditing characteristics of the blockchain for real-time and historical auditing to ensure the traceability of system operations. Event logs refer to using the blockchain to record all system events and operation logs for security auditing and anomaly detection. Real-time monitoring is divided into security information and event management and blockchain monitoring tools. Security information and event management refers to integrating a security information and event management system to monitor security events of blockchain nodes and applications, and detect abnormal behavior and potential threats. Blockchain monitoring tools refer to tools used to track the health status and performance indicators of blockchain networks, and to detect and respond to network attacks or failures.

7. The metaverse and digital rights connector system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The backend service module, combined with system management functions, implements vulnerability management and updates, including smart contract security and system patches. Smart contract security is divided into contract auditing and contract upgrades. Contract auditing refers to regularly auditing smart contracts to identify and fix vulnerabilities in the code, preventing attacks or abuse. Contract upgrades refer to using upgradeable smart contract design patterns to allow for security upgrades to contracts when vulnerabilities are discovered or functional updates are needed. System patches are divided into automatic updates and manual review. Automatic updates refer to implementing automatic update mechanisms for blockchain nodes and platform components, applying security patches and fixes to reduce system vulnerabilities. Manual review refers to manually reviewing major updates and patches to ensure the security and stability of the update process.

8. The metaverse and digital rights connector system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The backend service module, combined with system management functions, enables emergency response and recovery, including emergency response planning, backup, and recovery. Emergency response planning is divided into incident response and emergency drills. Incident response refers to developing and testing detailed incident response plans, including response strategies for attack scenarios specific to blockchain. Emergency drills refer to conducting regular emergency drills to verify the effectiveness of the emergency response plan and the team's responsiveness. Backup and recovery are divided into blockchain backup and recovery testing. Blockchain backup refers to regularly backing up blockchain node data to ensure recovery in the event of data loss or network attacks. Recovery testing refers to regularly testing the data recovery process to ensure rapid restoration of business functions in the event of system failure or attacks.

9. The metaverse and digital rights connector system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector component and backend service component work together to ensure blockchain data integrity, including: using smart contracts to automate the execution and verification of transactions, ensuring the transparency and immutability of operations; when smart contracts are executed on the chain, any modifications to the transaction are recorded; in addition, the connector component and backend service component also record key data and transaction records on the chain, using the immutability and transparency of the blockchain to protect the integrity of the data, using hash algorithms to generate unique identifiers for the data and recording them on the blockchain for verification and traceability at any time.

10. The metaverse and digital rights connector system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector components and backend service components also work together to implement blockchain security mechanisms, which further include: selecting a blockchain consensus mechanism to ensure the validity of transactions and the security of the blockchain network; the consensus mechanism can prevent malicious nodes from tampering with blockchain data; and using a decentralized storage solution to store data in the blockchain network to ensure data security and persistence while avoiding single points of failure.

11. The metaverse and digital rights connector system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connector components and backend service components also work together to achieve compliance and regulatory adherence, including data protection regulations, auditing, and reporting. Data protection regulations are divided into regulatory compliance and data processing agreements. Regulatory compliance means ensuring that the system meets the requirements of data protection regulations, appropriately protects user data, and provides data access and deletion rights. Data processing agreements refer to signing data processing agreements with all partners and service providers, clarifying data processing and protection responsibilities. Auditing and reporting are divided into compliance audits and security reports. Compliance audits refer to conducting regular compliance audits to ensure that the system meets industry standards and legal and regulatory requirements. Security reports refer to generating detailed security reports that record system security incidents, vulnerability remediation status, and compliance status for auditing and monitoring.

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