Smart Standalone Data Binding for UI Control Synchronization
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Solution Overview
Problem
The current MVC approach for data binding requires software developers to develop different controllers for each use case or a single controller for all scenarios, leading to redundant efforts and resource expenditure, as well as the need for extensive learning of specific UI technology APIs and implementation of features like validation and default values across various technologies.
Innovation Solution
The Smart Standalone Data Binding (SSDB) technique allows for the creation of plugins for each UI control associated with a technology, enabling data binding through a centralized database that synchronizes UI controls across different technologies, reducing the need for repetitive development and allowing for global control and personalization without coding.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If different controllers are developed for each use case in MVC architecture, then data binding can be customized for specific roles or geo-locations, but developer effort and system complexity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal controller that can handle multiple use cases through dynamic configuration rather than creating separate controllers for each scenario. The controller uses a configuration system that allows it to adapt its behavior based on roles, geo-locations, and other parameters, eliminating the need for multiple specialized controllers while maintaining customization capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the approach from structural differentiation (multiple controllers) to parameter-based differentiation (single controller with configurable parameters). By using configuration files and runtime parameter adjustment, the system can adapt to different use cases without requiring separate controller implementations, thus reducing complexity while maintaining versatility.
2Device complexity
If a single controller is used for all scenarios in MVC architecture, then developer effort is reduced, but the ability to support different use cases is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces dynamic configuration capabilities to a single controller, allowing it to change its behavior and binding rules at runtime based on different use cases. This dynamic approach enables one controller to serve multiple purposes by adjusting its configuration rather than being statically tied to a single use case.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a configuration system as an intermediary between the controller and the data binding logic. This configuration layer acts as a mediator that translates different use case requirements into controller behavior, allowing a single controller to support multiple scenarios through the intermediary configuration mechanism.
3Reliability
If developers implement features like validation and default values across various technologies, then functionality is complete, but extensive learning of specific UI technology APIs is required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the functionality into distinct, independently configurable components such as validation rules, default values, and binding configurations. Each feature can be defined and configured separately through configuration files or metadata, allowing developers to implement and maintain each feature independently without needing to understand the entire system or specific UI technology APIs deeply.
Data Source
AI summary
Implementations of the present disclosure disclose synchronizing UI controls. At each user interface (UI) control associated with an application, a corresponding plugin is created, where the created plugin is associated with a technology and a UI view, and where the application includes a plurality of UI controls. Each UI control associated with the application is registered to a database, where each UI control is registered as a subscriber associated with a tag. An event is sent from at least one UI control to the database according to a change that occurred on that UI control. Each of the registered UI controls associated with the tag are updated.