Module Code Verification Layer for UI Validity
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current UI framework systems face challenges in verifying that module codes received on a back-end system were generated by valid selections of user interface elements on a front-end system, potentially allowing unauthorized or incorrect module codes to be executed.
Innovation Solution
A module code verification layer is implemented on the back-end system that associates received module codes with user interface screen elements, verifying their validity by referencing UI definition and status tables to ensure only enabled UI elements' corresponding modules are executed.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If module codes are accepted from front-end system without verification, then system operation is simple and fast, but security and reliability deteriorate as unauthorized module execution becomes possible
Solution Approach 1:
A verification layer is introduced as an intermediary component between the front-end system and back-end module execution. This layer receives module codes from the front-end, validates them against UI definition tables and status tables, and only passes valid codes to the back-end for execution. The intermediary layer thus protects the system from unauthorized module execution while maintaining a clear separation of concerns.
Solution Approach 2:
The verification layer performs preliminary validation of module codes before they are executed on the back-end system. By checking whether module codes correspond to enabled UI elements in advance (using UI definition tables and status tables), the system prevents invalid or unauthorized module execution, ensuring reliability before the actual module runs.
2Ease of operation
If direct module code entry is allowed via UI element, then operator convenience is improved, but security deteriorates as invalid codes can be entered
Solution Approach 1:
The verification layer provides feedback validation for module codes entered directly by operators. When an operator enters a module code via the UI element, the verification layer checks whether this code corresponds to an enabled UI element in the current system state. If the code is invalid or corresponds to a disabled element, the verification layer rejects it, providing immediate feedback to prevent unauthorized execution.
Solution Approach 2:
The verification layer applies preliminary anti-action by preventing (blocking) invalid module codes from being executed. Before allowing module execution, the system checks whether the module code was generated through a valid enabled UI element selection. If not, the verification layer actively blocks the execution, countering potential security threats before they can materialize.
3Reliability
If module code verification is implemented, then security is improved, but processing time increases due to additional validation steps
Solution Approach 1:
The verification layer performs preliminary validation checks using pre-existing UI definition tables and status tables that are already maintained by the system. By checking module codes against these pre-prepared data structures before execution, the system ensures security without requiring complex real-time analysis, thus minimizing verification time while maintaining reliability.
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AI summary
Methods and systems for verifying module codes are presented. The module code may be verified by associating the module code with a user interface screen and determining whether the module code was generated from the user interface screen. A module corresponding to the module code may be executed if the module code is verified. The module code may be verified by using routines from a user interface framework system. The module code may be verified by determining whether a user interface element associated with the module code is disabled. The module code may be verified by determining whether each user interface element associated with the module code is enabled. The module code may be verified by insuring that the module code was generated by the selection of a user interface element. The module codes may be received from a front-end system and verified on a back-end system.