We propose a new technique for interactive formal verification of temporal properties of UML state machines. We introduce a formal, operational semantics of UML state machines and give an overview of the proof method which is based on symbolic execution with induction. Usefulness of the approach is demonstrated by example of an automatic teller machine. The approach is implemented in the KIV system.
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