Table 4.
Finger-tapping task quality checklist.
| Rule/issue | Penalty | |
| Background contrast and blurriness | ||
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Dark/low-contrast background or blurry video, but hand remains clearly visible | 1 point |
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Hand visibility impaired | 2 points |
| Multiple hands in frame | ||
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Another hand visible in background but not tapping | 1 point |
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Background person also tapping | 2 points |
| Distance from camera | ||
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Head-and-shoulders framing (headshot) | OK |
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Waist visible in frame | 1 point |
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Lower body (eg, knees) visible; participant too far from camera | 2 points |
| Wrist visibility | ||
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Wrist is briefly out of frame only at start/end; at least 5 consecutive taps fully visible | OK |
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Wrist partially visible (not fully in frame) | 1 point |
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Wrist completely out of frame for >2 s during task | 2 points |
| Tap count | ||
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8-12 taps (within ±2 of prescribed 10) | OK |
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6-7 or 13-14 taps (deviation of 3-4) | 1 point |
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<6 or >14 taps (larger deviation) | 2 points |
| Idle time | ||
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Idle period >5 s before or after the task | 1 point |
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Idle period >5 s during task execution | 2 points |
| Noncompliance (any of the following) | ||
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No valid finger-tapping recording; invalid duration (too short ≤3 s or too long ≥20 s); aspect ratio inconsistent with standard computer webcams; unstable/shaky camera | 2 points |