JPR_V1_N3_RP1 Authentication Based on Handwritten Telugu Character Recognition by Integrating Multiple Contexts C. Shoba Bindu Journal on Pattern Recognition 2350-112X 1 3 1 7 Authentication, Passwords, Handwritten Characters, Usability, Security Authentication is the process of confirming the identity of the user using the passwords in order to prove the user is genuine or valid. The graphical patterns can be used with maximum feasibility to the users, as they are easy to remember and hard to guess by the others. This proposed scheme presents an effective approach for the recognition of unconstrained handwritten Telugu texts as passwords for the purpose of granting the access. The proposed scheme uses a special symbol apart from Telugu characters as password, thus increasing the complexity of the password. The proposed scheme is analyzed for usability and security. September - November 2014 Copyright © 2014 i-manager publications. All rights reserved. i-manager Publications http://www.imanagerpublications.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=3213