Cyber-Physical Social Systems (CPSS) - Privacy Preserved Profile Publishing

This repository contains the implementation of a Cyber-Physical Social System (CPSS) aimed at providing privacy-preserved profile publishing. CPSS is an advanced concept combining elements of cyber-physical systems with social networking platforms. This project focuses on addressing the privacy concerns users face when sharing physical and location data in a CPSS while maintaining social utility, using a novel framework to protect users' sensitive data and allow them to build their social profiles.

Technologies and Tools Used

1. Java

Java was used as the core programming language to build the system. The platform-independent nature of Java allows the application to run across various operating systems. The application also utilizes:

• JSP (JavaServer Pages): For dynamic web page creation and server-side logic.
• Servlets: To handle HTTP requests and responses.
• JDBC (Java Database Connectivity): To interact with the MySQL database for storing user data.

2. MySQL

The application uses MySQL as the backend database to store user profiles, location data, and other relevant information. It ensures data consistency, security, and high performance when handling large datasets.

3. Tomcat Server

The Apache Tomcat Server was used to deploy and test the application. It is responsible for serving the web pages created using JSP and handling server-side requests.

4. HTML/CSS/JavaScript

The front-end of the system is developed using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for a responsive and user-friendly interface. JavaScript is also used for input validation and enhancing user interactions.

Features of the Project

• Privacy Preservation Mechanism: Users' physical profiles (such as mobility patterns) are carefully handled to prevent adversaries from tracking sensitive personal data.
• Social Utility Maintenance: The system ensures that users can still build social profiles, attract followers, and participate in social interactions while their privacy is protected.
• Record Publishing Algorithm: The system uses a heuristic algorithm to maximize the number of records published while adhering to privacy constraints.
• Interactive Features: Users can register, upload photos, write comments, and track locations while maintaining privacy.

Modules

1. Admin Module

• Admins can view and authorize users, view user locations, and track sensitive user data with multiple markers on Google Maps.

2. User Module

• Users can register, login, and view their profiles. They can also track friends, view visited locations, and share photos with comments and ratings.

Development Process

The development process follows a structured software development lifecycle, which includes:

• Problem Identification: Analyzed privacy concerns in CPSS and proposed a solution.
• System Design: Created UML diagrams (use case, sequence, and class diagrams) and data flow diagrams (DFDs).
• Implementation: Developed both front-end and back-end functionality, including Java code, servlets, and database connectivity.
• Testing: Comprehensive testing was done to ensure the system operates efficiently under various conditions, focusing on privacy and social utility balance.

How to Run the Project

1. Install Java and Tomcat Server: Ensure you have Java and Apache Tomcat installed on your system.
2. Set Up MySQL Database: Import the SQL database file to set up the required tables.
3. Clone the Repository: Clone or download the repository to your local machine.
4. Deploy on Tomcat Server: Deploy the project on the Tomcat Server and run it in your web browser.
5. Access the Application: You can access the system as an admin or user, register, and explore the features.

Conclusion

This project highlights the balance between privacy and social utility in Cyber-Physical Social Systems. By utilizing Java, MySQL, and privacy preservation algorithms, the system allows users to actively engage in social interactions while maintaining control over their sensitive physical profiles.