Rate distortion optimization for efficient watermarking in the DCT domain

O. Hadar, E. Gonen, E. Kaminsky

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    Abstract

    In this work we concentrate on a unique algorithm for watermarking, which is based on a modulo operation method. This method hides an integer number in the sum of the quantized DCT coefficients in a JPEG block. We use the Lagrangian optimization algorithm, which enables us to select the possible coefficients that will be changed in order to insert the watermark while controlling the bit rate and the distortion level (MSE). The uniqueness of this work is that by integrating the rate-distortion optimization method with the watermarking process we can control the rate of the watermarked image with minimum additional distortion. Initial results of our algorithm show that we can add 4-5 bits per DCT block (8x8 pixels), with a distortion level of 0.7 [dB] at JPEG compression quality above 75%.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationIEEE International Symposium on Broadband Multimedia Systems and Broadcasting 2008, Broadband Multimedia Symposium 2008, BMSB
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 5 Sep 2008
    EventIEEE International Symposium on Broadband Multimedia Systems and Broadcasting 2008, Broadband Multimedia Symposium 2008, BMSB - Las Vegas, NV, United States
    Duration: 31 Mar 20082 Apr 2008

    Publication series

    NameIEEE International Symposium on Broadband Multimedia Systems and Broadcasting 2008, Broadband Multimedia Symposium 2008, BMSB

    Conference

    ConferenceIEEE International Symposium on Broadband Multimedia Systems and Broadcasting 2008, Broadband Multimedia Symposium 2008, BMSB
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityLas Vegas, NV
    Period31/03/082/04/08

    Keywords

    • DCT domain watermarking
    • JPEG
    • Rate distortion

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design
    • Computer Networks and Communications
    • Control and Systems Engineering
    • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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