Published 4th January, 2026

DOI:  https://doi.org/10.66419/QCLN8185

 

 

Beyond Skin Deep: Integrating ’Mouse’ and ’Finger’
Masks for Simulated Electrodermal Activity from Touch Sensors

 

Fatima ISIAKA,  Esther Samuel ALU,  AHMED, Mustafa Umar,  MUHAMMAD Abdullahi Yau  and Zainab ADAM 

 

 

Abstract

 

Imagine interfaces that adapt to your stress levels, games that ramp up difficulty with your excitement, or assistive technology that anticipates your frustration. A key physiological signal for these insights is Electrodermal Activity (EDA), often known as Galvanic Skin Response (GSR). Traditionally, measuring EDA involves dedicated electrodes attached to the skin, typically on the fingers or palms. While effective, this approach can be intrusive, cumbersome, and impractical for many real-world interaction scenarios. What if we could infer these valuable signals from the very surfaces we already touch every day? This is where the innovative concept of integrating "mouse masks" and "finger masks" for simulated EDA from touch sensors comes into play. It’s about turning our common touchpoints into subtle emotional eavesdroppers, without the need for additional hardware. This paper integrates mouse and finger mask contact from the touch sensor of a touch pad to generate a simulated EDA, which proves to be very effective for future research on EDA and Skin Temperature readings.

Keywords: Electrodermal activity, Mouse mask, Finger Mask, Touch pad sensor, Finger Capacitance, Sensor Capacitance, Circuit Board.