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Cuckoo Search Algorithm for the Selection of Optimal Scaling Factors in Image Watermarking

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Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Soft Computing for Problem Solving

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This paper introduces the application of an evolutionary algorithm, called the cuckoo search (CS), in finding the optimal scaling factors in digital image watermarking to improve robustness and imperceptibility. It is the first application of the cuckoo search technique to the image watermarking problem. The basic idea is to treat digital image watermarking as an optimization problem and then solve it using CS. Apply one-level redundant discrete wavelet transform (RDWT) to the cover image then the singular values of all sub bands are modified by embedding the watermark multiplied by scaling factors. The scaling factors are optimized using the cuckoo search algorithm to obtain the highest possible robustness without compromising with quality. To investigate the robustness of the scheme several attacks are applied to seriously distort the watermarked image. Empirical analysis of the results has demonstrated the efficiency of the proposed technique.

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    Musrrat Ali & Chang Wook Ahn

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  3. Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Liverpool Hope University, Liverpool, United Kingdom

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Ali, M., Ahn, C.W., Pant, M. (2014). Cuckoo Search Algorithm for the Selection of Optimal Scaling Factors in Image Watermarking. In: Pant, M., Deep, K., Nagar, A., Bansal, J. (eds) Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Soft Computing for Problem Solving. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 258. Springer, New Delhi. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-81-322-1771-8_36

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