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Metal-to-insulator phase transition of molybdenum oxide for reversible writing and erasing information encryption

Abstract We have reported a theoretical device design for reversible writing and erasing information encryption using a simple two layered structure, which consists of a MoOx layer and a SiO2 space layer on a silver substrate. The MoOx layer can be switched between two phases, i.e., metallic MoO2 and insulating MoO3. The phase transition of MoOx possesses very complicated processes, which makes it advantageous for information decryption. Generally, in the proposed structure with metallic MoO2, various colors can be generated due to the F-P enhanced absorption at wavelengths where construction interference occurs. However, owing to the low loss of insulating MoO3 in visible region, the absorption is low though out the whole visible region, thus all colors can be erased to white. Therefore, the color image information can be written and erased with our proposed structure by switching MoOx between phases of metallic MoO2 and insulating MoO3. The proposed image encryption device can be acquired easily by masking and coating processes. We believe our results provides a new way in designing encryption devices.

Quantum Color Image Encryption: Dual Scrambling Scheme based on DNA Codec and Quantum Arnold Transform

Abstract In the field of Internet, image is of great significance to information transmission. Meanwhile, how to ensure and improve its security has become the focus of research in the world today. We combine DNA codec with Quantum Arnold Transform (QArT) to propose a new double encryption algorithm for quantum color images. to improve the security and robustness of image encryption.Firstly, we utilize the biological characteristics of DNA codecs to perform encoding and decoding operations on pixel color information in quantum color images, and achieve pixel-level diffusion. Secondly, we use QArT to scramble the position information of quantum images and use the operated image as the key matrix for quantum XOR operations. All quantum operations in this paper are reversible, so the decryption operation of the ciphertext image can be realized by the reverse operation of the encryption process. We conduct simulation experiments on encryption and decryption using three color images of ”Monkey”, ”Flower” and ”House”. The experimental results show that the peak value and correlation of the encrypted images on the histogram have good similarity, and the average NPCR of RGB three-channel is 99.61%, the average UACI is 33.41%, and the average information entropy is about 7.9992. In addition, the robustness of the proposed algorithm is verified by the simulation of noise interference in the actual scenario.

Study on canopy extraction method for narrowband spectral images based on superpixel color gradation skewness distribution features

BackgroundCrop phenotype extraction devices based on multiband narrowband spectral images can effectively detect the physiological and biochemical parameters of crops, which plays a positive role in guiding the development of precision agriculture. Although the narrowband spectral image canopy extraction method is a fundamental algorithm for the development of crop phenotype extraction devices, developing a highly real-time and embedded integrated narrowband spectral image canopy extraction method remains challenging owing to the small difference between the narrowband spectral image canopy and background.MethodsThis study identified and validated the skewed distribution of leaf color gradation in narrowband spectral images. By introducing kurtosis and skewness feature parameters, a canopy extraction method based on a superpixel skewed color gradation distribution was proposed for narrowband spectral images. In addition, different types of parameter combinations were input to construct two classifier models, and the contribution of the skewed distribution feature parameters to the proposed canopy extraction method was evaluated to confirm the effectiveness of introducing skewed leaf color skewed distribution features.ResultsLeaf color gradient skewness verification was conducted on 4200 superpixels of different sizes, and 4190 superpixels conformed to the skewness distribution. The intersection over union (IoU) between the soil background and canopy of the expanded leaf color skewed distribution feature parameters was 90.41%, whereas that of the traditional Otsu segmentation algorithm was 77.95%. The canopy extraction method used in this study performed significantly better than the traditional threshold segmentation method, using the same training set, Y1 (without skewed parameters) and Y2 (with skewed parameters) Bayesian classifier models were constructed. After evaluating the segmentation effect of introducing skewed parameters, the average classification accuracies Acc_Y1 of the Y1 model and Acc_Y2 of the Y2 model were 72.02% and 91.76%, respectively, under the same test conditions. This indicates that introducing leaf color gradient skewed parameters can significantly improve the accuracy of Bayesian classifiers for narrowband spectral images of the canopy and soil background.ConclusionsThe introduction of kurtosis and skewness as leaf color skewness feature parameters can expand the expression of leaf color information in narrowband spectral images. The narrowband spectral image canopy extraction method based on superpixel color skewness distribution features can effectively segment the canopy and soil background in narrowband spectral images, thereby providing a new solution for crop canopy phenotype feature extraction.

Machine learning-assisted laccase-like activity nanozyme for intelligently onsite real-time and dynamic analysis of pyrethroid pesticides

The intelligently efficient, reliable, economical and portable onsite assay toward pyrethroid pesticides (PPs) residues is critical for food safety analysis and environmental pollution traceability. Here, a fluorescent nanozyme Cu-ATP@ [Ru(bpy)3]2+ with laccase-like activity was designed to develop a versatile machine learning-assisted colorimetric and fluorescence dual-modal assay for efficient onsite intelligent decision recognition and quantification of PPs residues. In the presence of alkaline phosphatase (ALP), the laccase-like activity of Cu-ATP@ [Ru(bpy)3]2+ was enhanced to oxidize colorless o-phenylenediamine (OPD) into dark-yellow 2,3-diaminophenazine (DAP) via electron transfer, appearing a new yellow fluorescence at 550 nm. Meanwhile, the red fluorescence of Cu-ATP@ [Ru(bpy)3]2+ at 600 nm was quenched due to the internal filter effect (IFE) of DAP towards Cu-ATP@ [Ru(bpy)3]2+. However, the selective inhibition of PPs toward ALP activity enabled to observe a dual-modal response of PPs concentration-dependent decrease in colorimetric signal and enhancement in the fluorescence intensity ratio of F600 nm/F550 nm. On this basis, both the colorimetric and fluorescence images were captured and processed with a home-made WeChat applet-installed smartphone to extract the corresponding image color information, thus achieving machine learning-assisted onsite real-time and dynamic intelligent decision recognition and quantification of PPs residues in real samples, which shows a promising potential in safeguarding food safety and environmental health.

Estimation of Fractal Dimension and Segmentation of Body Regions for Deep Learning-Based Gender Recognition

There are few studies utilizing only IR cameras for long-distance gender recognition, and they have shown low recognition performance due to their lack of color and texture information in IR images with a complex background. Therefore, a rough body segmentation-based gender recognition network (RBSG-Net) is proposed, with enhanced gender recognition performance achieved by emphasizing the silhouette of a person through a body segmentation network. Anthropometric loss for the segmentation network and an adaptive body attention module are also proposed, which effectively integrate the segmentation and classification networks. To enhance the analytic capabilities of the proposed framework, fractal dimension estimation was introduced into the system to gain insights into the complexity and irregularity of the body region, thereby predicting the accuracy of body segmentation. For experiments, near-infrared images from the Sun Yat-sen University multiple modality re-identification version 1 (SYSU-MM01) dataset and thermal images from the Dongguk body-based gender version 2 (DBGender-DB2) database were used. The equal error rates of gender recognition by the proposed model were 4.320% and 8.303% for these two databases, respectively, surpassing state-of-the-art methods.

A lightweight color and geometry feature extraction and fusion module for end-to-end 6D pose estimation

Although advancements in red–green–blue-depth (RGB-D)-based six degree-of-freedom (6D) pose estimation methods, severe occlusion remains challenging. Addressing this issue, we propose a novel feature fusion module that can efficiently leverage the color and geometry information in RGB-D images. Unlike prior fusion methods, our method employs a two-stage fusion process. Initially, we extract color features from RGB images and integrate them into a point cloud. Subsequently, an anisotropic separable set abstraction network-like network is utilized to process the fused point cloud, extracting both local and global features, which are then combined to generate the final fusion features. Furthermore, we introduce a lightweight color feature extraction network to reduce model complexity. Extensive experiments conducted on the LineMOD, Occlusion LineMOD, and YCB-Video datasets conclusively demonstrate that our method significantly enhances prediction accuracy, reduces training time, and exhibits robustness to occlusion. Further experiments show that our model is significantly smaller than the latest popular 6D pose estimation models, which indicates that our model is easier to deploy on mobile platforms.

Prompt Multi-level Segmentation with Denoising Model with Fragile Correlated Feature Subset for Brain Tumor Classification.

Background Classifying brain tumors with extraordinary precision using images is critical for prognosis and treatment planning. The aberrant proliferation of brain cells characterizes brain tumors. Variations in neuronal development may occur among individuals. The classification of tumors as benign or malignant is contingent upon their rate of growth. A benign tumor remains localized at its site of origin; one that has spread to distant sites is malignant. Brain tumor identification may be difficult due to the unique characteristics of brain tumor cells. Objective This study presents a method that methodically improves the identification of brain tumor cells and the analysis of functional structures through the utilization of sample training that incorporates features extracted from Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) images. In the image enhancement phase, the color information of the MRI image is converted to greyscale, and its margins are sharpened to facilitate the detection of finer details. For specialists or general practitioners to accurately diagnose life-threatening conditions, such as brain tumors, medical images are required. Picture denoising has been identified in recent research as a potentially fruitful area of study. It is critical to perform image cleanup while preserving the sharpness of the boundaries. Methods In this research, a Prompt Multi Level Segmentation Denoising model with a Fragile Correlated Feature Subset (PMLSD-FCFS) model is proposed for accurate denoising of MRI images and to extract the most relevant features set by applying a feature dimensionality reduction model for better brain tumor predictions. Results The proposed model achieves 98.2% accuracy in Multi-Level Image Segmentation and 98.4% accuracy in Fragile Correlated Feature Subset Generation. Conclusion The experimental findings indicated that the model proposed exhibits superior performance compared to the traditional algorithms. Furthermore, it successfully eliminates the noise from the MRI images, and most relevant features are only considered for brain tumor detection, thereby enhancing the accuracy of classification.

Enhanced Pansharpening Using Curvelet Transform Optimized by Multi Population Based Differential Evolution

In this study, a pansharpening process was conducted to merge the color information of low-resolution RGB images with the details of high-resolution panchromatic images to obtain higher quality images. During this process, weight optimization was performed using the Curvelet Transform method and the Multi Population Based Differential Evolution (MDE) algorithm. The proposed method was tested on Landsat ETM satellite image. For Landsat ETM data, the RGB images have a resolution of 30m, while the panchromatic images have a resolution of 15m. To evaluate the performance of the study, the proposed MDE-optimized Curvelet Transform-based pansharpening method was compared with classical IHS, Brovey, PCA, Gram-Schmidt and Simple Mean methods. The comparison process employed metrics such as RMSE, SAM, COC, RASE, QAVE, SID, and ERGAS. The results indicate that the proposed method outperforms classical methods in terms of both visual quality and numerical accuracy.

A novel color image encryption method using Fibonacci transformation and chaotic systems

INTRODUCTION: With the rapid increase in network information data, the protection of image data has become a challenging task, where image encryption technology can play an important role. This paper studies color image encryption algorithms and proposes a novel method for color image encryption to enhance the security and effectiveness of image encryption.OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study is to effectively integrate different channel information of color images, thereby improving the effect of pixel decomposition based image encryption algorithm. Different indicators are used to analyze the effect of image encryption, and it is also compared with existing image encryption algorithms.METHODS: Initially, through pixel decomposition, the pixel values of the R, G, B channels of the color image, each with a depth of 8 bits, are decomposed into two integers between 0-15 and combined into a new data matrix. Then, multiple rounds of scrambling are performed on the transformed matrix. Next, the Fibonacci transformation matrix is applied to the scanned matrix to further change the values of its elements. Finally, XOR diffusion operation is carried out to obtain the encrypted image.RESULTS: Experimental results show that the proposed method achieves relatively good results in multiple image encryption indicator tests. The algorithm not only inherits the advantages of existing image encryption but also effectively integrates the information of each channel of the color image, providing better security.CONCLUSION: This study further proves the effectiveness of image encryption algorithms based on pixel decomposition and provides a new idea for better color image encryption algorithms, which is expected to be applied to other issues such as information hiding and data protection.

Generic color correction for tone mapping operators in high dynamic range imaging

One of the significant challenges in tone mapping is to preserve the perceptual quality of the tone-mapped images. Traditional tone mapping operators (TMOs) compress the luminance of high dynamic range (HDR) images with little to no consideration of image color information resulting into suboptimal colors. Existing color management algorithms require either manual parameter tuning or introducing lightness and hue shifts. The current study aimed to develop a color correction model in plausible agreement with the psychophysical phenomenon of color appearance perception for optimal color reproduction of tone mapped images. The proposed model leverages CIECAM16 perceptual correlates i.e., lightness, chroma, and hue. It is adaptive and entirely automatic while preserving the lightness of the tone-mapped image and maintaining the hue from the HDR image. Moreover, it does not require any gamut mapping correction algorithm in natural color reproduction. The effectiveness of the model was validated using objective and subjective methods. The experiments revealed that the model achieved optimal color reproduction in terms of the naturalness of the colors.

Sea surface Fresnel reflections difference driven de-glint algorithm for airborne optical images.

This paper presents a glint correction algorithm for high spatial resolution optical remote sensing imagery captured by the ER-2 Airborne Visual Infrared Imaging Spectrometer (AVIRIS). The algorithm employs linear and differential techniques to mitigate sun glint and sky glint effects, encompassing statistical glint reflections resulting from variations in imaging angles within strips and inter-strip variations due to Fresnel reflectance disparities. It aims to diminish Fresnel reflectance diversity on water surfaces and mitigate the distortions induced by glint reflectance during spectral and ocean color inversion. A comparative analysis of spectral and ocean color information in AVIRIS images before and after correction reveals enhanced accuracy following the glint correction. By systematically addressing multiple glint reflections and their ramifications, this method offers a valuable framework for correcting water surface glint in diverse high spatial resolution optical imagery.

Shadow-aware decomposed transformer network for shadow detection and removal

Shadow detection and removal are important yet challenging computer vision tasks. Existing methods simultaneously contend with the brightness and color information of input image while treating different regions of input images equally. We argue that these operations fail to effectively extract the relationship between shadow and non-shadow regions. To relieve these problems, this paper proposes a shadow-aware decomposed transformer network for shadow detection and removal. The network decomposes the input image into brightness and color maps using its bright channel, which are concatenated with the original image as the input data, enabling the network to pay balanced attention to the brightness and color information when calculating the relationship between regions. Additionally, given that the correlation matrix of the transformer measures the relative dependency between regions, the proposed shadow-aware transformer block can extract the relationship between shadow and non-shadow regions more effectively by retaining the specific elements of the correlation matrix. We conduct extensive experiments on three shadow detection benchmark datasets and two shadow removal benchmark datasets. Experimental results show that the proposed method performs favorably against state-of-the-art methods. Codes have been made available at https://github.com/XIAOWANG914/SADT.

Design of a logistics warehouse robot positioning and recognition model based on improved EKF and calibration algorithm

Automatic guided vehicles for logistics warehousing are a key link in the construction of intelligent logistics. To improve the positioning accuracy of warehouse robots, we designed an advanced extended Kalman filter method integrating multiple synchronous positioning techniques and map construction methods, and completed the calibration and detection of pallets based on color image information. The results revealed that the proposed multi-innovation enhanced model achieved minimum relative rotation and absolute trajectory errors of 0.13 and 0.09, outperforming existing models. It showcased excellent mapping fidelity and integrity (above 0.9) across various datasets, with a high loop detection success rate (0.91) enhancing map precision. The tray fusion detection algorithm's AUC (area under the curve) reached 0.92, reflecting a balanced accuracy-recall tradeoff. This research offers robust positioning and mapping capabilities in logistics warehousing environments, effectively identifying errors and ensuring pallet accuracy. The detection error and accuracy of this method are better than the other three models, with the lowest average absolute error of 0.32 and the lowest root-mean-square error of 0.27, and the overall error in the detection of pallets is small. The findings provide strong theoretical backing and technical support for advancing intelligent logistics warehousing technology. Precise positioning and identification capabilities enable logistics and warehousing robots to accurately and quickly complete tasks such as access, handling and sorting of goods, greatly improving the efficiency of warehousing operations, promoting the digital transformation and intelligent development of the logistics and warehousing industry, and improving the competitiveness of the industry and the level of service.

Exploring Image Representation and Color Spaces in Computer Vision: A Comprehensive Review

This paper presents a comprehensive review of image representation and color spaces in the domain ofcomputer vision. Image representation serves as the foundation of computer vision systems, encompassingtechniques such as pixel-based, vector-based, and feature-based representations. Color spaces provide astandardized framework for encoding color information in digital images, with popular models includingRGB, HSV, Lab, and CMYK. The paper explores fundamental concepts, comparative analysis, practicalapplications, and future directions in image representation and color spaces. Insights gained from the reviewhighlight the significance of these concepts in various computer vision applications, including objectrecognition, image segmentation, and image enhancement. Future research directions include addressingchallenges such as achieving color constancy and developing adaptive color space selection techniques. Byleveraging the findings from this review, researchers and practitioners can advance the state-of-the-art incomputer vision and develop more robust and effective systems for real-world applications.

Improving Spatial Resolution Of Satellite Image Using Data Fusion Method

While many remote sensing and GIS applications require both the spatialresolution and spectral resolution be high, image fusion, or in other words, imagesharpening, is a useful technique. To date, numerous image fusion techniques havebeen developed to combine the clear geometric features of the panchromatic imageand the color information of the multispectral image. This paper compares theresults of four different pixel based fusion techniques, HLS, Broveytransformation,Gram–Schmidt and HSV techniques used to merge the ETM+multispectral image with (28.5 m)spatial resolution and panchromatic imagecaptured by SPOT satellite with (10m) spatial resolution, correlation coefficient ,root mean square error and peak signal to noise ratio criteria have been used toachieve the comparison among the using techniques

Accurate classification of wheat freeze injury severity from the color information in digital canopy images.

This paper explores whether it is feasible to use the RGB color information in images of wheat canopies that were exposed to low temperatures during the growth season to achieve fast, non-destructive, and accurate determination of the severity of any freeze injury it may have incurred. For the study presented in this paper, we compared the accuracy of a number of algorithmic classification models using either meteorological data reported by weather services or the color gradation skewness-distribution from high-definition digital canopy images acquired in situ as inputs against a reference obtained by manually assessing the severity of the freeze injury inflicted upon wheat populations at three experimental stations in Shandong, China. The algorithms we used to construct the models included in our study were based on either K-means clustering, systematic clustering, or naïve Bayesian classification. When analyzing the reliability of our models, we found that, at more than 85%, the accuracy of the Bayesian model, which used the color information as inputs and involved the use of prior data in the form of the reference data we had obtained through manual classification, was significantly higher than that of the models based on systematic or the K-means clustering, which did not involve the use of prior data. It was interesting to note that the determination accuracy of algorithms using meteorological factors as inputs was significantly lower than that of those using color information. We also noted that the determination accuracy of the Bayesian model had some potential for optimization, which prompted us to subject the inputs of the model to a factor analysis in order to identify the key independent leaf color distribution parameters characterizing wheat freeze injury severity. This optimization allowed us to improve the determination accuracy of the model to over 90%, even in environments comprising several different ecological zones, as was the case at one of our experimental sites. In conclusion, our naïve Bayesian classification algorithm, which uses six key color gradation skewness-distribution parameters as inputs and involves the use of prior data in the form of manual assessments, qualifies as a contender for the development of commercial-grade wheat freeze injury severity monitoring systems supporting post-freeze management measures aimed at ensuring food security.

Saliency Guided Deep Neural Network for Color Transfer with Light Optimization.

Color transfer aims to change the color information of the target image according to the reference one. Many studies propose color transfer methods by analysis of color distribution and semantic relevance, which do not take the perceptual characteristics for visual quality into consideration. In this study, we propose a novel color transfer method based on the saliency information with brightness optimization. First, a saliency detection module is designed to separate the foreground regions from the background regions for images. Then a dual-branch module is introduced to implement color transfer for images. Finally, a brightness optimization operation is designed during the fusion of foreground and background regions for color transfer. Experimental results show that the proposed method can implement the color transfer for images while keeping the color consistency well. Compared with other existing studies, the proposed method can obtain significant performance improvement.

Multi-Modal Fusion Based on Depth Adaptive Mechanism for 3D Object Detection

Lidars and cameras are critical sensors for 3D object detection in autonomous driving. Despite the increasing popularity of sensor fusion in this field, accurate and robust fusion methods are still under exploration due to non-homogenous representations. In this paper, we find that the complementary roles of point clouds and images vary with depth. An important reason is that the point cloud appearance changes significantly with increasing distance from the Lidar, while the image's edge, color, and texture information are not sensitive to depth. To address this, we propose a fusion module based on the Depth Attention Mechanism (DAM), which mainly consists of two operations: gated feature generation and point cloud division. The former adaptively learns the importance of bimodal features without additional annotations, while the latter divides point clouds to achieve differential fusion of multi-modal features at different depths. This fusion module can enhance the representation ability of original features for different point sets and provide more comprehensive features by using the dual splicing strategy of concatenation and index connection. Additionally, considering point density as a feature and its negative correlation with depth, we build an Adaptive Threshold Generation Network (ATGN) to generate the depth threshold by extracting density information, which can divide point clouds more reasonably. Experiments on the KITTI dataset demonstrate the effectiveness and competitiveness of our proposed models.

Quantization Step Estimation of Color Images Based on Res2Net-C With Frequency Clustering Prior Knowledge

The quantization step is a crucial parameter in JPEG compression, that can reveal the compression history of a JPEG image. Estimating the quantization steps for single compressed and recompressed images is attracting considerable interest in the field of image forensics and steganalysis. Several effective methods have been proposed, but the performance of these methods still needs to be improved on small-sized and low-quality images. To solve the above problems, feature enrichment is performed on images in the frequency domain, resulting in clustering discrete cosine transform (DCT) coefficients of the same frequency. Then, we construct a hierarchical connection within the residual blocks of the network to represent multi-scale features, enabling the network to learn deep features of the image. At the same time, we use multiple small-sized convolution kernels instead of one large-sized convolution kernel to minimize the impact of block artifacts. Based on the above two ideas, we construct a network model, Res2Net-C, to discover information about the quantization steps in the frequency domain. The integration of multi-channel information of color images is achieved by multi-channel convolution, and the quantization steps of the chrominance and luminance channels of the color images are estimated. The experimental results show that the accuracy of the proposed method for estimating the quantization steps is 29.97% better than that of the existing algorithm with a single compressed dataset and 4.87% better than that of the existing algorithm with a recompressed image dataset. In addition, the method has good performance with mixed datasets that contain both single compressed and recompressed images.

Colorization of gray scale images based on convolutional block attention and Pix2Pix network

Image colorization is a key research direction in the field of computer vision, which aims to predict the color information of grayscale images and convert them into color images. Traditional image colorization methods need to provide a large number of color points to mark each object in the image. As a result of the rapid development of convolutional neural networks, image colorization methods have also improved, with deep learning methods benefiting the most. However, due to the lack of feature quality, there are still many challenges in practical applications, such as boundary blurring. In this paper, we propose a gray image colorization method based on the Convolutional Block Attention Module (CBAM) and Pix2Pix network. Specifically, we add the CBAM module to the U-net generator network, which helps adaptively capture sensitive features, thereby enhancing the quality of features and image coloring. The effectiveness of the proposed model is verified by experiments.