A New Region-of-interest Coding Method to Control the Relative Quality of Progressive Decoded Images

Based on the ideas of controlling relative quality and rearranging bitplanes, a new ROI coding method for JPEG2000 was proposed, which shifts and rearranges bitplanes in units of bitplane groups. It can code arbitrary shaped ROI without shape coding, and reserve almost arbitrary percent of background information. It also can control the relative quality of progressive decoded images. In addition, it is easy to be implemented and has low computational cost.

Low complexity DCT-based distributed source coding with Gray code for hyperspectral images

To compress hyperspectral images, a low complexity discrete cosine transform （DCT）-based distributed source coding （DSC） scheme with Gray code is proposed. Unlike most of the existing DSC schemes, which utilize transform in spatial domain, the proposed algorithm applies transform in spectral domain. Set-partitioning-based approach is applied to reorganize DCT coefficients into waveletlike tree structure and extract the sign, refinement, and significance bitplanes. The extracted refinement bits are Gray encoded. Because of the dependency along the line dimension of hyperspectral images, low density paritycheck-（LDPC）-based Slepian-Wolf coder is adopted to implement the DSC strategy. Experimental results on airborne visible/infrared imaging spectrometer （AVIRIS） dataset show that the proposed paradigm achieves up to 6 dB improvement over DSC-based coders which apply transform in spatial domain, with significantly reduced computational complexity and memory storage.

Two-level Bregmanized method for image interpolation with graph regularized sparse coding

A two-level Bregmanized method with graph regularized sparse coding （TBGSC） is presented for image interpolation. The outer-level Bregman iterative procedure enforces the observation data constraints, while the inner-level Bregmanized method devotes to dictionary updating and sparse represention of small overlapping image patches. The introduced constraint of graph regularized sparse coding can capture local image features effectively, and consequently enables accurate reconstruction from highly undersampled partial data. Furthermore, modified sparse coding and simple dictionary updating applied in the inner minimization make the proposed algorithm converge within a relatively small number of iterations. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed algorithm can effectively reconstruct images and it outperforms the current state-of-the-art approaches in terms of visual comparisons and quantitative measures.

Efficient Quadtree based Fractal Image Coding Scheme in Wavelet Transform Domain *

This paper presents an efficient quadtree based fractal image coding scheme in wavelet transform domain based on the wavelet based theory of fractal image compression introduced by Davis. In the scheme, zerotrees of wavelet coefficients are used to reduce the number of domain blocks, which leads to lower bit cost required to represent the location information of fractal coding, and overall entropy constrained optimization is performed for the decision trees as well as for the sets of scalar quantizers and self quantizers of wavelet subtrees. Experiment results show that at the low bit rates, the proposed scheme gives about 1 dB improvement in PSNR over the reported results.

VLSI Implementation of a Wavelet Image Coder

A modular architecture for two dimension (2 D) discrete wavelet transform (DWT) is designed.The image data can be wavelet transformed in real time,and the structure can be easily scaled up to higher levels of DWT.A fast zerotree image coding (FZIC) algorithm is proposed by using a simple sequential scan order and two flag maps.The VLSI structure for FZIC is then presented.By combining 2 D DWT and FZIC,a wavelet image coder is finally designed.The coder is programmed,simulated,synthesized,and successfully verified by ALTERA CPLD.

Technique of Error Concealment for Block-Based Image Coding Using Genetic Algorithm

Since real world communication channels are not error free, the coded data transmitted on them may be corrupted, and block based image coding systems are vulnerable to transmission impairment. So the best neighborhood match method using genetic algorithm is used to conceal the error blocks. Experimental results show that the searching space can be greatly reduced by using genetic algorithm compared with exhaustive searching method, and good image quality is achieved. The peak signal noise ratios(PSNRs) of the restored images are increased greatly.

New chaotical image encryption algorithm based on Fisher–Yatess scrambling and DNA coding

Based on the Fisher–Yatess scrambling and DNA coding technology, a chaotical image encryption method is proposed. First, the SHA-3 algorithm is used to calculate the hash value of the initial password, which is used as the initial value of the chaotic system. Second, the chaotic sequence and Fisher–Yatess scrambling are used to scramble the plaintext,and a sorting scrambling algorithm is used for secondary scrambling. Then, the chaotic sequence and DNA coding rules are used to change the plaintext pixel values, which makes the ciphertext more random and resistant to attacks, and thus ensures that the encrypted ciphertext is more secure. Finally, we add plaintext statistics for pixel-level diffusion to ensure plaintext sensitivity. The experimental results and security analysis show that the new algorithm has a good encryption effect and speed, and can also resist common attacks.

Chaos-based encryption for fractal image coding

A chaos-based cryptosystem for fractal image coding is proposed. The Renyi chaotic map is employed to determine the order of processing the range blocks and to generate the keystream for masking the encoded sequence. Compared with the standard approach of fraetal image coding followed by the Advanced Encryption Standard, our scheme offers a higher sensitivity to both plaintext and ciphertext at a comparable operating efficiency. The keystream generated by the Renyi chaotic map passes the randomness tests set by the United States National Institute of Standards and Technology, and so the proposed scheme is sensitive to the key.

An Efficient Bar Code Image Recognition Algorithm for Sorting System

In the sorting system of the production line,the object movement,fixed angle of view,light intensity and other reasons lead to obscure blurred images.It results in bar code recognition rate being low and real time being poor.Aiming at the above problems,a progressive bar code compressed recognition algorithm is proposed.First,assuming that the source image is not tilted,use the direct recognition method to quickly identify the compressed source image.Failure indicates that the compression ratio is improper or the image is skewed.Then,the source image is enhanced to identify the source image directly.Finally,the inclination of the compressed image is detected by the barcode region recognition method and the source image is corrected to locate the barcode information in the barcode region recognition image.The results of multitype image experiments show that the proposed method is improved by 5+times computational efficiency compared with the former methods,and can recognize fuzzy images better.

An Adaptive Block-Based Fractal Image Coding Scheme

Based on Jacquin's work. this paper presents an adaptive block-based fractal image coding scheme. Firstly. masking functions are used to classify range blocks and weight the mean Square error (MSE) of images. Secondly, an adaptive block partition scheme is introduced by developing the quadtree partition method. Thirdly. a piecewise uniform quantization strategy is appled to quantize the luminance shifting. Finally. experiment results are shown and compared with what reported by Jacquin and Lu to verify the validity of the methods addressed by the authors.

Mean shift based log-Gabor wavelet image coding

In this paper, we propose a sparse overcomplete image approximation method based on the ideas of overcomplete log-Gabor wavelet, mean shift and energy concentration. The proposed approximation method selects the necessary wavelet coefficients with a mean shift based algorithm, and concentrates energy on the selected coefficients. It can sparsely approximate the original image, and converges faster than the existing local competition based method. Then, we propose a new compression scheme based on the above approximation method. The scheme has compression performance similar to JPEG 2000. The images decoded with the proposed compression scheme appear more pleasant to the human eyes than those with JPEG 2000.

Edge Oriented Compression Coding on Image Sequence

An edge oriented image sequence coding scheme is presented. On the basis of edge detecting, an image could be divided into the sensitized region and the smooth region. In this scheme, the architecture of sensitized region is approximated with linear type of segments. Then a rectangle belt is constructed for each segment. Finally, the gray value distribution in the region is fitted by normal forms polynomials. The model matching and motion analysis are also based on the architecture of sensitized region. For the smooth region we use the run length scanning and linear approximating. By means of normal forms polynomial fitting and motion prediction by matching, the images are compressed. It is shown through the simulations that the subjective quality of reconstructed picture is excellent at 0.0075 bit per pel.

FAST IMAGE ENCODING ALGORITHM BASED ON MEAN-MATCH CORRELATION VECTOR QUANTIZATION

A mean-match correlation vector quantizer (MMCVQ) was presented for fast image encoding. In this algorithm, a sorted codebook is generated regarding the mean values of all codewords. During the encoding stage, high correlation of the adjacent image blocks is utilized, and a searching range is obtained in the sorted codebook according to the mean value of the current processing vector. In order to gain good performance, proper THd and NS are predefined on the basis of experimental experiences and additional distortion limitation. The expermental results show that the MMCVQ algorithm is much faster than the full-search VQ algorithm, and the encoding quality degradation of the proposed algorithm is only 0.3～0.4 dB compared to the full-search VQ.

More efficient ground truth ROI image coding technique: implementation and wavelet based application analysis

In this paper, more efficient, low-complexity and reliable region of interest （ROI） image codec for compressing smooth low texture remote sensing images is proposed. We explore the efficiency of the modified RO! codec with respect to the selected set of convenient wavelet filters, which is a novel method. Such ROI coding experiment analysis representing low bit rate lossy to high quality lossless reconstruction with timing analysis is useful for improving remote sensing ground truth surveillance efficiency in terms of time and quality. The subjective [i.e. fair, five observer （HVS） evaluations using enhanced 3D picture view Hyper memory display technology] and the objective results revealed that for faster ground truth ROI coding applications, the Symlet-4 adaptation performs better than Biorthogonal 4.4 and Biorthogonal 6.8. However, the discrete Meyer wavelet adaptation is the best solution for delayed ROI image reconstructions.

Irregular and regular LDPC codes with high spectrum efficiency modulation in image transmission over fading channel

If the degree distribution is chosen carefully, the irregular low-density parity-check (LDPC) codes can outperform the regular ones. An image transmission system is proposed by combining regular and irregular LDPC codes with 16QAM/64QAM modulation to improve both efficiency and reliability. Simulaton results show that LDPC codes are good coding schemes over fading channel in image communication with lower system complexity. More over, irregular codes can obtain a code gain of about 0.7 dB compared with regular ones when BER is 10 -4. So the irregular LDPC codes are more suitable for image transmission than the regular codes.

Second Generation Wavelet Applied to Lossless Compression Coding of Image

In this paper, the second generation wavelet transform is applied to image lossless coding, according to its characteristic of reversible integer wavelet transform. The second generation wavelet transform can provide higher compression ratio than Huffman coding while it reconstructs image without loss compared with the first generation wavelet transform. The experimental results show that the se cond generation wavelet transform can obtain excellent performance in medical image compression coding.

Recent Progress in Image Coding

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AUTOMATED IMAGE MATCHING WITH CODED POINTS IN STEREOVISION MEASUREMENT

A coding-based method to solve the image matching problems in stereovision measurement is presented. The solution is to add and append an identity ID to the retro-reflect point, so it can be identified efficiently under the complicated circumstances and has the characteristics of rotation, zooming, and deformation independence. Its design architecture and implementation process in details based on the theory of stereovision measurement are described. The method is effective on reducing processing data time, improving accuracy of image matching and automation of measuring system through experiments.

ADVANCES IN FRACTAL IMAGE AND VIDEO CODING

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Wavelet-Based Mixed-Resolution Coding Approach Incorporating with SPT for the Stereo Image

With the advances of display technology, three-dimensional(3-D) imaging systems are becoming increasingly popular. One way of stimulating 3-D perception is to use stereo pairs, a pair of images of the same scene acquired from different perspectives. Since there is an inherent redundancy between the images of a stereo pairs, data compression algorithms should be employed to represent stereo pairs efficiently. The proposed techniques generally use block-based disparity compensation. In order to get the higher compression ratio, this paper employs the wavelet-based mixed-resolution coding technique to incorporate with SPT-based disparity-compensation to compress the stereo image data. The mixed-resolution coding is a perceptually justified technique that is achieved by presenting one eye with a low-resolution image and the other with a high-resolution image. Psychophysical experiments show that the stereo image pairs with one high-resolution image and one low-resolution image provide almost the same stereo depth to that of a stereo image with two high-resolution images. By combining the mixed-resolution coding and SPT-based disparity-compensation techniques, one reference (left) high-resolution image can be compressed by a hierarchical wavelet transform followed by vector quantization and Huffman encoder. After two level wavelet decompositions, for the low-resolution right image and low-resolution left image, subspace projection technique using the fixed block size disparity compensation estimation is used. At the decoder, the low-resolution right subimage is estimated using the disparity from the low-resolution left subimage. A full-size reconstruction is obtained by upsampling a factor of 4 and reconstructing with the synthesis low pass filter. Finally, experimental results are presented, which show that our scheme achieves a PSNR gain (about 0.92dB) as compared to the current block-based disparity compensation coding techniques.