18495345. TAMPER-PROOF INTERACTION DATA simplified abstract (GOOGLE LLC)

TAMPER-PROOF INTERACTION DATA

Organization Name

GOOGLE LLC

Inventor(s)

Gang Wang of Frederick MD (US)

Alex Daniel Jacobson of Mountain View CA (US)

TAMPER-PROOF INTERACTION DATA - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18495345 titled 'TAMPER-PROOF INTERACTION DATA

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes methods, systems, and apparatus for validating interactions with false rendered elements on a client device.

• Receiving a rendering notification and a declaration of a rendered element in an active window on a client device
• Detecting interaction with the rendered element
• Determining if the interaction occurred at the declared location of the rendered element within the active window
• Processing the interaction by capturing a screenshot, verifying the visual appearance of the rendered element, and generating an interaction attestation to validate the interaction

Potential applications of this technology:

• Online security measures to prevent interactions with false elements on websites
• E-commerce platforms to ensure users are interacting with legitimate elements on the webpage

Problems solved by this technology:

• Preventing users from falling victim to phishing attacks or scams where false elements mimic legitimate ones
• Ensuring the integrity of online interactions and transactions

Benefits of this technology:

• Enhanced security for users interacting with online content
• Increased trust in online platforms and websites
• Protection against fraudulent activities and cyber threats

Original Abstract Submitted

Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for validating interactions with false rendered elements. In one aspect, a method includes receiving a rendering notification and a declaration of a rendered element defined in an active window on a client device, detecting interaction with the rendered element at the client device, determining whether the interaction occurred at a declared location of the rendered element within the active window, and processing the interaction including: in response to determining that the interaction occurred: capturing a screenshot of the active window on the client device; verifying a visual appearance of the rendered element in the screenshot with a declared appearance of the rendered element, and generating an interaction attestation, thereby validating the interaction. In response to determining that the interaction did not occur, refraining from generating the interaction attestation.