Use Case 00: User Registration

Use Case <tbd> User Registration for EIE

Earth Science Information Exchange Revision History

Name Date Reason For Changes Version Michael Burnett 12/8/05 Initial Draft 0.1

1.Use Case Identification

1.1.Use Case Number

tbd

1.2.Use Case Name

User Registration

2.Use Case Definition

An individual wants to register with the EIE.

2.1.Actors

• 1.User - primary

2.2.Business Rules

• 1.While anyone can register as a EIE use, Users may associate themselves with one or more providers.
• 2.User’s roles within a provider context will be restricted.

2.3.Preconditions

• 1.none

2.4.Normal Flow

• 1.User opens the EIE default portal site.
• 2.User selects “New User”, from main page.
• 3.EIE presents a form of information to be populated. The page includes links to help information. Form includes:
  • a.Username
  • b.Password
  • c.Name
  • d.Contact information (address, email, phone, etc.)
  • e.Optional list of roles and providers.
  • f.Association with Areas of Interest
• 4.User selects “Register”.
• 5.EIE responds with visual clue indicating the processing of User Registration.
• 6.EIE validates User Information. (See Alternate Flow 1)
• 7.EIE sends message to new user, confirming registration. Message is also sent to EIE Administrator. (See Alternate Flow 2)
• 8.EIE sends message to Providers specified by user, indicating new user and role. (See Alternate Flow 2)
• 9.EIE triggers “NewUser” event.
• 10.EIE presents welcome page for New User. Page includes links to Getting Started, User Documentation and Personalization pages.

2.5.Alternative Flows

1.Required information is missing or invalid.

• a.EIE presents indication of invalid application and points out mistakes, with details on invalid or missing fields.
• b.EIE logs invalid submission. (For auditing purposes)
• c.Use Case continues with Step 3, with fields populated with previous information.

2.Notification cannot be sent to User

• a.EIE sends an e-mail message to the EIE administrator notifying problem with provider e-mail
• b.Use case terminates.
• c.EIE Administrator notifies user directly. Investigates communication failure.

2.6.Postconditions

2.6.1Normal Flow

• 1.User is registered with EIE.
• 2.Appropriate Providers are notified of new user and role.
• 3.“NewUser” event triggered.
• 4.Message sent to User, welcoming them to EIE.

2.6.2Alternate Flow 1

• 1.Message is displayed, indicating a failed registration with details on invalid fields.
• 2.EIE has logged the registration failure
• 3.Use Case continues with Step 3, form is populated with user content.

2.6.3Alternate Flow 2

• 1.A communication failure event has been created.
• 2.EIE Administrator detects the communication failure.
• 3.EIE Administrator communicates directly with Provider, informing of Service approval.
• 4.EIE Administrator evaluates the communication failure.
• 5.Use case terminates.

2.7.Extension Points

Personalization Use Case

2.8.Special Requirements

• Unique username
• Group Associations ?
• Logging requirements
• Guaranteed delivery of messages to providers?
• Event management

2.9.Assumptions

• 1.User Registration is unmoderated – there is no human in the loop.

2.10.Notes

Alternative guaranteed delivery mechanisms may replace email

2.11.Issues

• 1.What group management requirements are to be levied?
• 2.What are the Provider Roles?