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Scrambling of image by randomizing pixel values

US7293172B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 22, 2004
Grant dateNov 6, 2007
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Expiry dateJan 27, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/8358
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for coding an image while scrambling the image by randomizing pixel values includes a scrambling unit which scrambles an image by utilizing an encryption function to compute a displacement of a pixel value to be randomized in response to a displacement of a previously randomized pixel value.

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