Enhancing Typing Dynamics Emotion Recognition: A Multi-Class XGBoost Approach for Accurate Sentiment Detection
This research paper aims to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of emotion recognition through keystroke dynamics by utilizing a multi-class XGBoost model. The study addresses the limitations observed in previous models, such as Support Vector Machines and Logistic Regression, which struggled with the complex, high-dimensional nature of keystroke data. The primary objective was to develop a robust model capable of capturing the subtle variations in typing behavior associated with different emotional states. To achieve this, a comprehensive approach was adopted, involving the collection of detailed keystroke datasets, advanced feature engineering, and systematic hyperparameter tuning. The XGBoost model was chosen for its superior ability to manage complex interactions within large datasets. Through rigorous evaluation, the XGBoost model outperformed traditional models in accuracy, precision, and recall, demonstrating significant improvements in emotion classification tasks. The findings of this study reveal that XGBoost, when combined with meticulous feature engineering and hyperparameter optimization, offers a substantial advancement in the field of emotion recognition via keystroke dynamics. The research not only confirms the effectiveness of XGBoost in this domain but also provides new insights into optimizing machine learning models for emotion detection. These results have broad implications for the development of more emotionally aware computing systems, potentially improving user interaction across various applications.
Authors
- Shanika Iroshi Nanayakkara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2148-2833)
- Thusithanjana Thilakarthna
- Sampath Bandara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6710-9065)
- Samadhi Rathnayake (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8072-0284)
- Tharindu Dasath
Institutions
- Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (LK)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2024-12-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1109/icac64487.2024.10850934
- Primary Topic
- Emotion and Mood Recognition
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00