A multi-embedding domain video steganography algorithm based on TU partitioning and intra prediction mode

Abstract

With High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) becoming a popular video coding standard in the world, combing the HEVC with data hiding methods is a complex task. In this paper, a multi-embedded video steganography algorithm based on Intra Prediction Mode (IPM) and Transform Unit (TU) partition is proposed. By analyzing the coding characteristics of the TU partition and the IPM, we select embedded regions that are relatively independent as much as possible. Then, suitable distortion functions are designed for different embedding domains. Using the minimum distortion framework of the STC model to embed messages. The experimental results indicate that the proposed method achieves a maximum embedding capacity 1.5 times larger than that of traditional single domain embedding methods, while maintaining good visual quality.