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Pointer-Based Recognition

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Behavioral biometrics; Mouse dynamics; Mouse dynamics-based classification

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Pointer-based recognition is a behavioral biometric that analyzes the usage pattern of a computer’s pointing device to verify the identity of an individual. A pointing device is used to move the cursor within the graphical user interface of a computer or another display device. It can also be used to select interface elements or perform actions based on the control elements available. Computer pointing devices have been investigated as a form of behavioral biometric only recently. The advantage of this modality is the widespread applicability, as it only requires the hardware present in most computing systems.

In the literature, the most common examples of pointer-based recognition refer to mouse dynamics. Extensions to touch-sensitive devices lead to touch dynamics. Touch dynamics research is quickly gaining popularity due to the increase in the use of mobile smart devices.

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  1. Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, USA

    Zahid Syed, Sean Banerjee & Bojan Cukic

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  1. Center for Biometrics and Security, Research & National Laboratory of Pattern Recognition, Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China

    Stan Z. Li

  2. Departments of Computer Science and Engineering, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA

    Anil K. Jain

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Syed, Z., Banerjee, S., Cukic, B. (2015). Pointer-Based Recognition. In: Li, S.Z., Jain, A.K. (eds) Encyclopedia of Biometrics. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-7488-4_9211

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