Decoding hidden data from imagery

Details Decoding hidden data from imagery Decoding hidden data from imagery

2006-06-27

2006-06-27

Johns, Andrew W. (Department: 2621)

Image analysis

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ABSTRACT:
A digital image in which hidden information has been encoded, is processed to discern the hidden information. This processing can include identifying geometric distortions of the image (e.g., cropping, scaling, rotation), and compensating for such identified distortions.

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