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Method for image encoding

US6072888A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 1999
Grant dateJun 6, 2000
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N2201/327
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Plural-bit data is encoded in an image without leaving apparent evidence of image alteration. The image is represented by data elements (e.g., pixels) whose values are changed to effect the encoding. The changes are desirably effected in groups, e.g., pixel groupings 5-10 pixels in height and width, and in a manner calculated to keep the changes relatively inconspicuous.

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