Fundamentals of Digital Image Watermarking

A digital watermark is information embedded into an image (still or video) and imperceptible to the naked eye. The watermark hides in the naturally occurring variations throughout the image and acts as a copyright communication device, travelling with the content, without the requirement of an exterior communication channel.

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Features of book: * Edited by recognised experts with contributions from respected researchers and pioneers in the field. * Covers the whole spectrum of watermarking techniques, from robust to fragile and semi-fragile. * Focuses on watermarking in still images in order to provide a framework for the application of the described techniques to other media, such as video and audio. * Provides a valuable comparison of the available watermarking algorithms and techniques for their application. * Outlines the likely growth area and future trends for the application of current watermarking techniques.