Definition
Active Biometric Authentication
Active biometric authentication verifies identity by measuring a behavioural characteristic that requires the user to perform a specific action.
It is a form of biometric authentication.
Examples
| Characteristic | Action Required |
|---|---|
| Voice recognition | speaking a passphrase |
| Keystroke dynamics | typing on a keyboard |
| Signature recognition | signing with a stylus or finger |
| Lips movement | speaking while capturing lip motion |
| Mouse movement | moving the cursor in a specific pattern |
| Gait analysis | walking |