I am creating a user interface, and I am using dots to indicate how many elements there are. They can be used for navigation, but this is optional. I would like to describe this element, but I do not know what this type of element is called. Dots or bullets sound weird, and more than just navigation.
I have included some examples of this type of user interface element (in other applications). This is a carousel:

This is a magazine app on iPad:

Another application (mobile site?)

What is the name of this element? I am looking for a suitable name for a Technical Design Document / other documentation. I program it in JavaScript.