Digital Watermarking Algorithm Research Articles

A dual watermarking algorithm for trajectory data based on robust watermarking and fragile watermarking

Digital watermarking technology plays a crucial role in securing trajectory data. However, as trajectory data usage scenarios continue to expand, the security requirements for it have changed from a single copyright protection to one that takes into account data integrity. Existing digital watermarking algorithms for trajectory data can only choose between implementing copyright protection or ensuring integrity, unable to simultaneously achieve both functionalities. This limitation impedes the sharing and utilization of trajectory data. A dual watermarking algorithm that combines robust and fragile watermarking was innovatively proposed to solve this problem based on the geometric domain. Firstly, a set of feature points is extracted from the trajectory, and the farthest point pair of the minimum convex hull of the feature points is set as fixed points. The robust watermark is then embedded in the angles constructed by the feature points and the fixed points using quantization index modulation. Meanwhile, the trajectory points are grouped based on the angle and distance ratio constructed from the trajectory points to the fixed points. In each group, the spatiotemporal attributes of the trajectory points are mapped to the fragile watermark, which is then embedded into the distance ratios constructed by the trajectory points. Experimental results show that the proposed algorithm achieves both copyright protection and integrity verification for trajectory data and exhibits stronger robustness and tampering localization ability. This research can provide security and privacy protection for trajectory data and contribute positively to the application of trajectory data.

High capacity reversible data hiding in radiographic images with optimal bit allocation

This paper extends and improves the performance of a digital reversible watermarking algorithm based on histogram shifting presented in previous works. The considered algorithm exploits the property of image histograms of some kinds of medical images which present many contiguous 0-runs, i.e., a comb structure in the gray level frequencies. In particular, radiographic images exhibit this structure after contrast enhancement during the acquisition process. The previous work suggested performing gray-level histogram shifting according to a local optimization technique. In this paper, we apply combinatorial optimization techniques to entire blocks of contiguous 0-runs using a non-linear objective function transformed to fit a linear optimization algorithm. The obtained results show a meaningful improvement in the payload capacity of the original data-hiding method. A mild Peak Signal-to-Noise Ratio (PSNR) reduction is still acceptable for a qualitative preview of the images, which can be completely restored to their original cover form thanks to the reversibility of the method.

Blind watermarking algorithm with 2D-SCCM chaotic system encryption based on SURF and RHFMs

In this paper, a digital watermarking algorithm was proposed based on local feature regions and radial harmonic Fourier moments. It used a quantized modulation algorithm to embed the watermark information into the frequency domain information of the image. Compared with traditional watermarks directly embedded into the pixel values, the algorithm enhanced the invisibility of the watermark. Many existing digital watermarking algorithms neglected the security of the embedding process, because of more attention on the effect of post-embedding and extraction. To overcome this problem, we proposed a two-dimensional hyperchaotic system named 2D-SCCM chaotic system, which used classical sine mapping and cubic mapping for coupling. Before embedding, the correlation among the pixels of the watermarked image was disrupted, resulting in a full process security enhancement. Combining the clustering algorithm with feature point extraction, the obtained local feature region was more stable and suitable for watermark embedding. Results showed that the improved watermark embedding algorithm was more effective for resisting geometric attacks such as cropping attacks. Moreover, the PSNR values of the final watermark-embedded images were all greater than 50 dB, indicating a good balance between imperceptibility and robustness.

A robust blind color watermarking algorithm based on the Radon-DCT transform

Digital watermarking is an effective technique for image copyright protection. Many digital image watermarking algorithms are sensitive to geometric distortions. These distortions make it difficult to detect and extract watermarks. In this study, a robust color watermarking algorithm combining the Radon transform and DCT transform is proposed. First, the color carrier image is converted to the YUV color space from RGB, and the U component of YUV is transformed to the Radon domain using the Radon transform. Then, a two-dimensional 8 × 8 discrete cosine transform (2D-DCT) is carried out on the selected blocks of the Radon domain, and some fixed midfrequency coefficients are selected to embed watermark information. Moreover, the Arnold transform is applied to encrypt the watermarks and the random permutation function to scramble the embedding positions. Finally, the watermark embedding and blind extraction processes are completed by modifying the midfrequency coefficients using the presented rules. A series of simulation experiments show that the watermark algorithm has high imperceptibility and good robustness to various attacks.

Digital Watermarking Algorithm for Pixel Flipped Text Image based on Calculus Operator

Digital Watermarking Algorithm for Pixel Flipped Text Image based on Calculus Operator

Multiple Watermarking Algorithms for Vector Geographic Data Based on Multiple Quantization Index Modulation

Multiple digital watermarking is an important and challenging task in geographic information science and data security. Vector geographic data are a basic data format for digital geographic data storage, and the security protection of these data involves copyright protection and tracking. As part of the solution, existing digital watermarking algorithms have made contributions to vector geographic data protection. However, when vector geographic data flow through multiple units, they need to be marked to ensure that the original data are not destroyed during data processing. Existing single or multiple data watermarking algorithms often fail in the presence of data processing because the new watermarks overlay the old ones. Consequently, a multiple digital watermarking algorithm based on multiple QIM (quantization index modulation) is proposed. First, based on traditional quantization index modulation (QIM), a multiple QIM is proposed. Unlike traditional QIM, in multiple QIM, the process of quantization is executed multiple times depending on the number of watermarks. Then, the vertices are quantized into different quantization intervals according to the multiple QIM. Finally, multiple watermarks are embedded into different quantization intervals to reduce the interference among multiple watermarks, and the original watermarks are not needed in the process of watermark detection. We then conducted experiments to test the multiple watermark method’s robustness and capacity, with an emphasis on datasets with a lower data volume. The experimental results show that the proposed algorithm achieves good performance in terms of its robustness against common issues, such as vertices addition, data simplification, data cropping, and feature deletion; this holds true for both normal and small amounts of data. Additionally, it has a high multiple watermark capacity.

A robust watermarking algorithm against JPEG compression based on multiscale autoencoder

AbstractThe network structure of digital watermarking algorithm based on deep learning is usually encoder‐noise layer‐decoder. Most of the existing encoders suffer from the problem of insufficient feature extraction, and the introduction of simulated differentiable joint photographic experts group (JPEG) compression in the noise layer cannot ensure the robustness under real JPEG. In this paper, a watermarking algorithm based on multi‐scale auto‐encoder is proposed, which can effectively extract the image feature information by combining with the channel attention mechanism. At the same time, some parameters of decoder and encoder are shared to reduce redundant feature embedding and improve extraction accuracy. This paper also proposes a robust training scheme against JPEG compression, which can guide the model to store the watermark in the low‐frequency region needed for decoding. Experimental results show that the peak signal‐to‐noise ratio (PSNR) of the proposed algorithm is above 48 and the decoding rate is above 99% under JPEG compression with quality factor Q = 50. Moreover, this scheme can effectively promote the combination of noise layer in training. In addition, the proposed algorithm is also robust to other common network noises.

Exhaustive study on post effect processing of 3D image based on nonlinear digital watermarking algorithm

Abstract In this work, an exhaustive study on post effect processing of three-dimensional (3D) image is carried to solve the problem of nonlinear digital watermarking algorithm. First, through the feature space decomposition method of the host image, the embedded watermark is constructed with the full row or column rank of the matrix, and then the public key is constructed by using the existence of the unitary matrix of the full row rank and column rank matrix, so that the algorithm can embed and extract the watermark in an asymmetric way. Watermark extraction correlation coefficient (ρ) value is 1. When the deformation amplitude of the model is slight and the noise intensity is σ = 0.0001, the watermark can be extracted successfully, and the watermark extraction correlation coefficient (ρ) is 0.92. In addition, the security of the algorithm is analyzed from many angles, the theoretical analysis is given, and verified by the experimental results. The proposed 3D watermarking methods are used to examine the information capacity of various 3D meshes. The 3D watermarking methods’ resistance to noise perturbation and object cropping is also investigated.

A Novel Method of Invisible Video Watermarking Based on Index Mapping and Hybrid DWT-DCT

Watermarking is widely used in multimedia preservation and communication, which comprises, and is therefore not limited to, data security and validation. Security, readability, imperceptibility, and resilience are some of the key advantages of this technology. However, there are still certain issues that need to be addressed, such as the ability to withstand a variety of assaults without substantially affecting the quality and value of embedded data. Based on its operational domain, the watermarking technology may be divided into two groups: spatial and frequency watermarking. An index mapping-based watermarking approach for copyright protection of multi-media color videos is presented in this paper. We offer a hybrid discrete wavelet transform and discrete cosine transform (DCT) watermarking algorithm for digital video watermarking of a color video watermark. Peak signal to noise ratio (PSNR), similarity structure index measure (SSIM), have been used to analyze the distortion produced by watermarking. It is suggested that the proposed video watermarking method provides greater imperceptibility in conjunction with each other with the human visual system and it offers higher robustness against different attacks.

Copyright Protection of Music Multimedia Works Fused With Digital Audio Watermarking Algorithm

Copyright law is important in the media sector since an original creative work owner has the exclusive right to consent, publish, broadcast, and even translate or modify their work. A growing number of digital copyright issues can be found behind the widespread use of multimedia technologies. Improvements must be made right away to the copyright infringement prevention approach using digital watermarking. Zero-watermarking has lately gained popularity as one of the alternatives being considered. A novel sparse representation persistent-based digital audio watermarking algorithm (SRP-DAWA) has been presented to increase zero resilience. Using the improved singular value decomposition (iSVD) technique, an optimum over-complete dictionary can be generated from the background audio signal in the suggested method. Using the orthogonal matching pursuit (OMP) method, the sparse coefficient of a fragmented sample data is calculated, and the corresponding sparse matrix is generated.

Контроль неизменности медицинских изображений при передаче по каналам связи

Relevance. Modern methods of ophthalmic medical examinations, for example, ultrasound biomicroscopy, optical coherence tomography, axial MR tomography, and so on, allow you to save results, medical images in electronic form. The obtained image can be stored and transmitted via communication channels, which allows doctors to easily exchange information about the patient, since all tests are now in a single electronic patient card, as well as conduct long-distance consultations. Accurate diagnosis requires that ophthalmic medical images be protected from alteration, both intentional and accidental, when stored and transmitted over communication channels. Purpose. The goal of this work is to investigate the possibility of using modern digital watermark methods to control the integrity and immutability of stored and transmitted ophthalmic medical images. Material and methods. This article uses the results of a study of accurate authentication algorithms conducted using specially written software that allows you to attach and extract a digital watermark. Results. The possibility of using existing algorithms for embedding digital watermarks in ophthalmic medical images to control the absence of distortion during their storage and transmission has been investigated. Here is an example of accurate snapshot authentication using a digital watermark. Conclusion. The article considers the possibility of accurate authentication of ophthalmic medical images to control their invariability. State-of-the-art digital watermarking algorithms allow for monitoring the immutability of ophthalmic medical images during storage and transmission. Keywords: digital watermark, ophthalmic medical snapshot, accurate authentication, immutability, embedding algorithm

Non-blind Image Watermarking Algorithm based on Non-Separable Haar Wavelet Transform against Image Processing and Geometric Attacks

The protection of digital media become crucial and needs to be developed as technology continues to become more advanced. This is to cater to the problems in copyright protection and data security. This paper presents a new non-blind image watermarking algorithm applying modified non-separable Haar wavelet transform (NSHWT), singular value decomposition (SVD), Arnold’s cat map and Rabin-p cryptosystem. The traditional transform domain watermarking (DWT) is resource-consuming, especially when performed on large image data. In order to improve on this issue, the proposed algorithm applied the modified NSHWT, a much more efficient alternative to the DWT. Another concern of digital watermarking algorithms is it is often publicly known, so encryptions are important to keep the image secure. The embedded watermark image is protected by scrambling the image using Arnold’s cat map, and the scrambling parameters are encrypted with the Rabin-p cryptosystem to keep the algorithm secure. In general, the application of modified NSHWT and SVD makes the watermark highly robust against image processing and geometric processing attacks, and its security is ensured with the protection by Arnold’s cat map and Rabin-p cryptosystem. There are already many algorithms with high imperceptibility and robustness, but in finding the perfect balance, authors often forsake other metrics such as efficiency, security, and flexibility. These are also essential when the algorithm is considered in real applications. Thus, the proposed algorithm is evaluated in terms of imperceptibility, robustness, and efficiency. The algorithm achieved imperceptibility results of 51.5157 average PSNR and 0.9991 average SSIM, and robustness results from 0.9710 to 0.9966 NC values. The algorithm is also around 40% faster to execute with modified NSHWT compared to the traditional DWT. Finally, it has a high embedding capacity of 6 bits per pixel. Overall, results show that the algorithm is highly imperceptible and robust against image processing and geometric attacks, while additionally being secure and flexible.

The spatial frequency domain designated watermarking framework uses linear blind source separation for intelligent visual signal processing.

This paper develops a digital watermarking algorithm using an informed watermark retrieval architecture. The developed method uses the fractional Fourier transform to embed the watermark in the space-frequency domain and extracts the watermark using blind source separation techniques. The watermark embedding is further enhanced using a heuristic algorithm to increase the strength of the watermarking system. We use genetic algorithm to find the optimal fractional domain by minimizing the coefficient of RMSE between the input image and the watermarked image. The algorithm's performance against various common attacks, e.g., JPEG compression and Gaussian noise, is presented to estimate the algorithm's robustness.

Advanced Dipper-Throated Meta-Heuristic Optimization Algorithm for Digital Image Watermarking

Recently, piracy and copyright violations of digital content have become major concerns as computer science has advanced. In order to prevent unauthorized usage of content, digital watermarking is usually employed. This work proposes a new approach to digital image watermarking that makes use of the discrete cosine transform (DCT), discrete wavelet transform (DWT), dipper-throated optimization (DTO), and stochastic fractal search (SFS) algorithms. The proposed approach involves computing the discrete wavelet transform (DWT) on the cover image to extract its sub-components, followed by the performance of a discrete cosine transform (DCT) to convert these sub-components into the frequency domain. Finding the best scale factor for watermarking is a significant challenge in most watermarking methods. The authors used an advanced optimization algorithm, which is referred to as DTOSFS, to determine the best two parameters—namely, the scaling factor and embedding coefficient—to be used while inserting a watermark into a cover image. Using the optimal values of these parameters, a watermark image can be inserted into a cover image more efficiently. The suggested approach is evaluated in comparison with the current gold standard. The normalized cross-correlation (NCC), peak-signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR), and image fidelity (IF) are used to measure the success of the proposed approach. In addition, a statistical analysis is performed to evaluate the significance and superiority of the proposed approach. The experimental results confirm the effectiveness of the proposed approach in improving upon standard watermarking methods based on the DWT and DCT. Moreover, a set of attacks is considered to study the robustness of the proposed approach, and the results confirm the expected outcomes. It is shown by the achieved results that the proposed approach can be utilized for practical digital image watermarking, and that it significantly outperforms other digital image watermarking methods.

Mathematical Model Design of the Traditional Dress Recognition Algorithm Based on Digital Watermarking Technology

According to the characteristics of traditional clothing, clothing identification is studied, and clothing identification and clothing culture learning are effectively combined to find a new method for the inheritance of national culture and strive to make contributions to the inheritance of national culture. According to the requirement of the traditional garment identification watermark monitoring system, a self-synchronous digital watermarking algorithm is designed and implemented. Watermark is embedded in the time domain, and feature information is extracted from traditional clothing by means of mean filtering and replaced by watermark to achieve the purpose of embedding information. Blind detection is realized without the participation of the original image. The difference between the traditional costume embedded with watermark and the original traditional costume is almost imperceptible. It can effectively resist synchronous attacks including clipping and time shifting, showing good robustness. Imperceptibility and robustness can be adjusted freely by embedding strength. The HOG + SVM algorithm is applied to minority clothing classification and recognition. By comparing different classifiers, it is concluded that the classifier trained by the support vector machine algorithm has the best classification effect on ethnic clothing. In order to improve the classification effect, the classical algorithm of color, texture, and shape feature extraction was combined with SVM to conduct experiments on the clothing database collected and sorted out in Yunnan ethnic minority communities, and finally, we verified that the HOG feature combined with the SVM classification algorithm achieved good results in the classification of ethnic clothing.

Arnold Transform Based Medical Image Scrambling and Reconstruction Technique with Improved PSNR Parameter for Increasing the Robustness of Digital Watermarking Algorithms in Comparison with Random Shuffling Method

In this work, a new transform-based technique to secure the data in watermarking algorithm is proposed. Materials and methods: In this research, Arnold transform-based image scrambling method developed and compared with random shuffling method and 30 is the sample size of each group. All medical images are collected from standard medical database. Results: The execution of image scrambling algorithm is calculated using peak signal to noise ratio (PSNR) and universal index quality measure (UIQI) parameters. Low values of PSNR and UIQI represent higher scrambling. Arnold transform provides mean PSNR value of 7.1314db and UIQI is 69.0437%. Random shuffling provides mean PSNR value is 9.2890db, and UIQI is 75.3633%. Conclusion: Based on the experimental and the statistical analysis by using the independent sample T test, the Arnold transform-based image scrambling method performs significantly better than random shuffling method with PSNR (P=0.01) and UIQI (P=0.21).

Dynamic analysis and application in medical digital image watermarking of a new multi-scroll neural network with quartic nonlinear memristor.

Memristor is widely used in various neural bionic models because of its excellent characteristics in biological neural activity simulation. In this paper, a piecewise nonlinear function is used to transform the quartic memristor, which is introduced into the ternary Hopfield neural network (HNN) with self-feedback, and a piecewise quartic memristive chaotic neural network model with multi-scroll is constructed. Through simulation analysis, the number of scroll layers changes with memristor parameters and has significant coexistence of multi-scroll attractors and high initial value sensitivity has been found. Using its excellent unpredictability, a digital watermarking algorithm based on wavelet transform is improved and used in the protection of personal medical data. The results show that it not only improves the confidentiality and convenience, but also ensures its robustness and has good encryption effect.

A novel convolution kernel-based robust watermarking scheme applied in medical image

When the existing digital watermarking algorithm is applied to the medical image, the watermark embedded in the Region of Interest (ROI) will change the properties of the original medical image, causing misdiagnosis. To solve these problems, a robust watermarking method for medical images based on feature extraction of convolution kernels is proposed in this paper. First, the embedded watermark is encrypted by logistic mapping to improve the security of the transmission of patients' personal information on the internet. Then, the convolution kernels are used to perform feature extraction on the original medical image to increase the algorithm's ability to resist geometric attacks. Finally, the zero-watermarking technology is used to organically combine the watermark and the medical image to prevent the region of interest of the medical image from being damaged by the watermark. Experimental results show that the algorithm has good performance on security and robustness.

Reversible Information of Encrypted Image Based on Feature Difference Detection and Wavelet Transform

Aiming at the shortcomings of the existing lossless digital watermarking algorithm based on frequency domain in reversibility and embedding capacity, this study proposes a lossless digital image watermarking algorithm based on fractional wavelet transform, which is used for large-capacity reversible information hiding of images. First, the image is transformed by LeGall5/3 fractional wavelet, and then, the watermark is embedded in the high-frequency subband by the histogram shift method. In order to obtain maximum embedding capacity and reduce image distortion, the methods of selecting embedding parameters and stopping parameters are proposed, respectively. At the same time, in order to prevent overflow and reduce additional information, a new method of generating position map is proposed. The experimental results show that Lena is the result of multilayer embedding based on the algorithm in this study. In order to better observe the distortion phenomenon and enlarge the image, the Lena test image is the watermark image obtained after two and three layers of embedding, and its embedding capacity can be 2.7 bpp. It is proved that wavelet transform is suitable for encrypted images to implement covert communication.

Discrete wavelet transform processing system based on digital watermarking algorithm

This paper introduces the concept of multimedia digital watermarking and summarizes the current technology status. This paper summarizes the research status and basic principle of digital watermarking. The advantages of digital watermarking algorithm based on wavelet transform are analyzed. The proposed algorithm combines Arnold scrambling method and DWT transform multi-resolution characteristics, and adopts linear and different embedding strength methods. Effectively improve the security of the watermark. According to the classification results, different intensity watermarking components are embedded into the DCT low frequency coefficients of different image blocks. Experimental results show that this algorithm has strong masking and robustness, and the watermarking realized by using the proposed algorithm has good robustness against common image processing and noise interference.