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Block-based reversible data hiding with multi-round estimation and difference alteration

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Abstract

In this paper, we propose a new algorithm in reversible data hiding, with the characteristics of ease of implementation, based on the alteration of difference values relating to original image. Three major categories can make reversible data hiding possible, one is to modify the histogram of original images, the second is to alter the difference between neighboring pixels, and the third is to apply prediction method to modify the difference between original and predicted pixels. By integrating the advantages from the these categories, and by extending the flexibility to acquire the difference values for data hiding, we employ the block-based, multi-round prediction to look for enhanced performances. Simulations with conventional and medical images have presented the superiority with our algorithm over existing ones in literature. With our algorithm, enhanced amount of capacity, in addition to the better image quality, and most important of all, the reversibility of algorithm, can be reached. It is also famous for its ease of implementation for medical applications in hospitals.

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Acknowledgments

This work is supported in part by Ministry of Science and Technology (formerly National Science Council) of Taiwan, R.O.C., under grants NSC102-2220-E-390-002, MOST103-2221-E-390-018, and MOST104-2221-E-390-012.

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  1. Far East University, No. 49 Zhonghua Rd., Xinshi Dist., Tainan City, 74448, Taiwan, China

    Yueh-Hong Chen

  2. National University of Kaohsiung, No. 700 University Road, Kaohsiung, 81148, Taiwan, China

    Hsiang-Cheh Huang & Chuan-Chang Lin

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Chen, YH., Huang, HC. & Lin, CC. Block-based reversible data hiding with multi-round estimation and difference alteration. Multimed Tools Appl 75, 13679–13704 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11042-015-2825-9

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