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In this study, we proposed a method to hide QR Codes into images; the method combines JND model and digital watermark techniques and consists of three parts. First, Using JND Model to find the JND map of images and using Sobel operation to find contour of images. Second, find the area there QR Code will embed by scanning the JND map and contour of images with the mask. Finally, in order to hide QR Codes in Images, we adjust the pixel value in the area QR Code embedded and add in invisible watermark and verify information for security propose.
Experimental results showed that the proposed method performs better than the way that puts QR Code in the image without processing, we can not only hide QR Code into images but also the QR Code can be detected clearly.
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Lee, HC., Dong, CR., Lin, TM. (2013). Digital Watermarking Based on JND Model and QR Code Features. In: Pan, JS., Yang, CN., Lin, CC. (eds) Advances in Intelligent Systems and Applications - Volume 2. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, vol 21. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-35473-1_15
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