Digital image encryption with chaotic map lattices

This paper proposes a secure approach for encryption and decryption of digital images with chaotic map lattices. In the proposed encryption process,eight different types of operations are used to encrypt the pixels of an image and one of them will be used for particular pixels decided by the outcome of the chaotic map lattices. To make the cipher more robust against any attacks,the secret key is modified after encrypting each block of sixteen pixels of the image. The experimental results and security analysis show that the proposed image encryption scheme achieves high security and efficiency.     

一种结合JPEG压缩编码的彩色图像加密算法

为了研究针对联合图像专家小组压缩标准（joint photographic experts group,JPEG）彩色图像特点的加密算法,综合选择加密和在编码过程中加密两种思路,提出了一种空域和频域结合的加密算法. 首先在空域对8×8分块进行扩散置乱,然后利用边缘检测手段找出包含细节信息较多的重要分块,先加密所有分块中的直流（direct current,DC）系数,再选择重要分块中的一部分交流（alternating current,AC）系数进行加密,最后将分块重要性标记信息嵌入AC系数中进行传输. 通过理论分析和大量实验证明,算法格式兼容,密文图像视觉效果好、色彩分布均匀;算法密钥空间大,密钥敏感性强,安全性良好. 关键词： JPEG彩色图像 边缘检测 选择加密 结合编码加密     

几种光学图象相位加密方法的比较

本文分析比较了多种实现光学图象相位加密的方法,发现不同方法获得的加密图象有不同类型的噪音分布.无论加密相位是随机相位模板、浑沌序列的相位列阵,还是用相位重构迭代算法计算的结果,它们都能起到加密图象的功能.解密图象的质量或被相关识别的能力与解密过程中所使用正确解密相位的不同部分以及高低频分量多少有关,且其依赖程度是由不同的加密方法自身决定.     

Double-image encryption based on discrete fractional random transform and chaotic maps

A novel double-image encryption algorithm is proposed, based on discrete fractional random transform and chaotic maps. The random matrices used in the discrete fractional random transform are generated by using a chaotic map. One of the two original images is scrambled by using another chaotic map, and then encoded into the phase of a complex matrix with the other original image as its amplitude. Then this complex matrix is encrypted by the discrete fractional random transform. By applying the correct keys which consist of initial values, control parameters, and truncated positions of the chaotic maps, and fractional orders, the two original images can be recovered without cross-talk. Numerical simulation has been performed to test the validity and the security of the proposed encryption algorithm. Encrypting two images together by this algorithm creates only one encrypted image, whereas other single-image encryption methods create two encrypted images. Furthermore, this algorithm requires neither the use of phase keys nor the use of matrix keys. In this sense, this algorithm can raise the efficiency when encrypting, storing or transmitting.     

Single phase encoding method based on the fractional Fourier transform

We propose a single phase encoding scheme for encrypting image by using fractional Fourier transform. Single phase mask is designed in order to be symmetrical about certain direction, which can be used in the process of both encryption and decryption. A conjugate mask is not required in the image decryption process, which is very convenient for the practical application in optics. Moreover, the optical implementation of the image encryption and decryption is given. The implementing structure is composed of lens and spherical mirror. Numerical simulations have demonstrated the validity and security of the encryption algorithm.     

Asymmetric multiple-image encryption based on coupled logistic maps in fractional Fourier transform domain

A multiple-image encryption scheme is proposed based on the asymmetric technique, in which the encryption keys are not identical to the decryption ones. First, each plain image is scrambled based on a sequence of chaotic pairs generated with a system of two symmetrically coupled identical logistic maps. Then, the phase-only function of each scrambled image is retrieved with an iterative phase retrieval process in the fractional Fourier transform domain. Second, all phase-only functions are modulated into an interim, which is encrypted into the ciphertext with stationary white noise distribution by using the fractional Fourier transform and chaotic diffusion. In the encryption process, three random phase functions are used as encryption keys to retrieve the phase-only functions of plain images. Simultaneously, three decryption keys are generated in the encryption process, which make the proposed encryption scheme has high security against various attacks, such as chosen plaintext attack. The peak signal-to-noise is used to evaluate the quality of the decrypted image, which shows that the encryption capacity of the proposed scheme is enhanced considerably. Numerical simulations demonstrate the validity and efficiency of the proposed method.     

Image encryption with chaotically coupled chaotic maps

We present a novel secure cryptosystem for direct encryption of color images, based on chaotically coupled chaotic maps. The proposed cipher provides good confusion and diffusion properties that ensures extremely high security because of the chaotic mixing of pixels’ colors. Information is mixed and distributed over a complete image using a complex strategy that makes known plaintext attack unfeasible. The encryption algorithm guarantees the three main goals of cryptography: strong cryptographic security, short encryption/decryption time, and robustness against noise and other external disturbances. Due to the high speed, the proposed cryptosystem is suitable for application in real-time communication systems.     

An Image Compression Encryption Algorithm Based on Chaos and ZUC Stream Cipher

In order to improve the transmission efficiency and security of image encryption, we combined a ZUC stream cipher and chaotic compressed sensing to perform image encryption. The parallel compressed sensing method is adopted to ensure the encryption and decryption efficiency. The ZUC stream cipher is used to sample the one-dimensional chaotic map to reduce the correlation between elements and improve the randomness of the chaotic sequence. The compressed sensing measurement matrix is constructed by using the sampled chaotic sequence to improve the image restoration effect. In order to reduce the block effect after the parallel compressed sensing operation, we also propose a method of a random block of images. Simulation analysis shows that the algorithm demonstrated better encryption and compression performance.     

A New Algorithm for Digital Image Encryption Based on Chaos Theory

In recent decades, image encryption, as one of the significant information security fields, has attracted many researchers and scientists. However, several studies have been performed with different methods, and novel and useful algorithms have been suggested to improve secure image encryption schemes. Nowadays, chaotic methods have been found in diverse fields, such as the design of cryptosystems and image encryption. Chaotic methods-based digital image encryptions are a novel image encryption method. This technique uses random chaos sequences for encrypting images, and it is a highly-secured and fast method for image encryption. Limited accuracy is one of the disadvantages of this technique. This paper researches the chaos sequence and wavelet transform value to find gaps. Thus, a novel technique was proposed for digital image encryption and improved previous algorithms. The technique is run in MATLAB, and a comparison is made in terms of various performance metrics such as the Number of Pixels Change Rate (NPCR), Peak Signal to Noise Ratio (PSNR), Correlation coefficient, and Unified Average Changing Intensity (UACI). The simulation and theoretical analysis indicate the proposed scheme’s effectiveness and show that this technique is a suitable choice for actual image encryption.     

用浑沌序列构造相位列阵加密和解密光学图象

本文提出了一种用浑沌序列构造相位列阵加密和解密光学图象的方法,并对该光学系统进行了计算机模拟。由浑沌序列对初始条件的敏感性使保密性能提高,同时它又是由确定性系统产生的,故可以完全被重构。将它和纯相位空间光调制器结合起来能对光学图象实时进行相位加密和解密,不仅使密匙更难被非法破译,而且压缩了其数据量。结果表明该方法较随机相位掩模方法具有许多优越性且易于实际应用。     

基于光场成像原理和混沌系统的多图像加密方法

针对现有光学加密方法对加密系统要求高、受器件性能限制、加密效率低、解密图像易失真的局限性,提出一种基于光场成像原理和混沌系统的多图像加密方法.该方法利用混沌系统随机生成光场成像系统的个数与系统参数,并在计算机中构造出相应的多个光场成像系统;将多幅待加密图像拼接后置于光场成像系统中依次计算得到光场图像,通过提取光场图像的多幅子孔径图像并进行拼接,实现多幅图像的快速加密.解密过程为加密过程的逆过程.该方法将计算成像的方式引入加密过程,使加密不受硬件条件的限制,易于实现.实验结果表明,提出的算法密钥复杂度低,易于传输;对噪声有较好的鲁棒性,密钥空间大,密钥敏感度高,安全性好;加密效率高,解密图像无损失.在需要大量图像进行安全传输的领域具有广泛的应用前景.     

Optical encryption of gray-level image using on-axis and 2-f digital holography with two-step phase-shifting method

In this paper we propose an encryption/decryption technique of gray-level image information using an on-axis 2-f digital holographic optical encrypting system with two-step phase-shifting method. This technique reduces the number of holograms in phase-shifting digital holography and minimizes the setup of the encryption system more than multistep phase-shifting technique. We are able to get the complete decrypted image by controlling the K-ratio which is defined as the reference beam intensity versus the object beam intensity. We remove the DC-term of the phase-shifting digital hologram to reconstruct and decrypt the original image information. Simulation results show that the proposed method can be used for encryption and decryption of a 256 gray-level image. Also, the result shows some errors of the decrypted image according to K-ratio.     

Multi-Image Compression–Encryption Algorithm Based on Compressed Sensing and Optical Encryption

In order to achieve large-capacity, fast and secure image transmission, a multi-image compression–encryption algorithm based on two-dimensional compressed sensing (2D CS) and optical encryption is proposed in this paper. Firstly, the paper uses compressed sensing to compress and encrypt multiple images simultaneously, and design a new structured measurement matrix. Subsequently, double random phase encoding based on the multi-parameter fractional quaternion Fourier transform is used to encrypt the multiple images for secondary encryption, which improves the security performance of the images. Moreover, a fractional-order chaotic system with more complex chaotic behavior is constructed for image compression and encryption. Experimental results show that the algorithm has strong robustness and security.     

Cascaded Fresnel holographic image encryption scheme based on a constrained optimization algorithm and Henon map

We propose an image encryption scheme using chaotic phase masks and cascaded Fresnel transform holography based on a constrained optimization algorithm. In the proposed encryption scheme, the chaotic phase masks are generated by Henon map, and the initial conditions and parameters of Henon map serve as the main secret keys during the encryption and decryption process. With the help of multiple chaotic phase masks, the original image can be encrypted into the form of a hologram. The constrained optimization algorithm makes it possible to retrieve the original image from only single frame hologram. The use of chaotic phase masks makes the key management and transmission become very convenient. In addition, the geometric parameters of optical system serve as the additional keys, which can improve the security level of the proposed scheme. Comprehensive security analysis performed on the proposed encryption scheme demonstrates that the scheme has high resistance against various potential attacks. Moreover, the proposed encryption scheme can be used to encrypt video information. And simulations performed on a video in AVI format have also verified the feasibility of the scheme for video encryption.     

A bit-level image encryption algorithm based on spatiotemporal chaotic system and self-adaptive

This paper proposes a bit-level image encryption algorithm based on spatiotemporal chaotic system which is self-adaptive. We use a bit-level encryption scheme to reduce the volume of data during encryption and decryption in order to reduce the execution time. We also use the adaptive encryption scheme to make the ciphered image dependent on the plain image to improve performance. Simulation results show that the performance and security of the proposed encryption algorithm can encrypt plaintext effectively and resist various typical attacks.     

Optical color image encryption based on an asymmetric cryptosystem in the Fresnel domain

In recent years, optical color image encryption has attracted much attention in the information security field. Some approaches, such as digital holography, have been proposed to encrypt color images, but the previously proposed methods are developed based on optical symmetric cryptographic strategies. In this paper, we apply an optical asymmetric cryptosystem for the color image encryption instead of conventional symmetric cryptosystems. A phase-truncated strategy is applied in the Fresnel domain, and multiple-wavelength and indexed image methods are further employed. The security of optical asymmetric cryptosystem is also analyzed during the decryption. Numerical results are presented to demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed optical asymmetric cryptosystem for color image encryption.     

Parallel Mixed Image Encryption and Extraction Algorithm Based on Compressed Sensing

In the actual image processing process, we often encounter mixed images that contain multiple valid messages. Such images not only need to be transmitted safely, but also need to be able to achieve effective separation at the receiving end. This paper designs a secure and efficient encryption and separation algorithm based on this kind of mixed image. Since chaotic system has the characteristics of initial sensitivity and pseudo-randomness, a chaos matrix is introduced into the compressed sensing framework. By using sequence signal to adjust the chaotic system, the key space can be greatly expanded. In the algorithm, we take the way of parallel transmission to block the data. This method can realize the efficient calculation of complex tasks in the image encryption system and improve the data processing speed. In the decryption part, the algorithm in this paper can not only realize the restoration of images, but also complete the effective separation of images through the improved restoration algorithm.     

A novel color image encryption scheme using alternate chaotic mapping structure

This paper proposes an color image encryption algorithm using alternate chaotic mapping structure. Initially, we use the R, G and B components to form a matrix. Then one-dimension logistic and two-dimension logistic mapping is used to generate a chaotic matrix, then iterate two chaotic mappings alternately to permute the matrix. For every iteration, XOR operation is adopted to encrypt plain-image matrix, then make further transformation to diffuse the matrix. At last, the encrypted color image is obtained from the confused matrix. Theoretical analysis and experimental results has proved the cryptosystem is secure and practical, and it is suitable for encrypting color images.     

A novel image encryption scheme based on improved hyperchaotic sequences

This paper proposes a novel image encryption scheme based on the improved hyperchaotic sequences. Firstly, the hyperchaotic sequences are modified to generate chaotic key stream that is more suitable for image encryption. Secondly, the final encryption key stream is generated by correlating the chaotic key stream and plaintext which result in both key sensitivity and plaintext sensitivity. The scheme can achieve high key sensitivity and high plaintext sensitivity through only two rounds diffusion operation. The performance test and security analysis has been performed using the histograms, correlation coefficients, information entropy, peak signal-to-noise ratio, key sensitivity analysis, differential analysis, key space analysis, decryption quality and speed analysis. Results suggest that the proposed image encryption scheme is secure and reliable, with high potential to be adopted for the secure image communication applications.     

Multi chaotic systems based pixel shuffle for image encryption

This paper proposes a novel pixel shuffling method for image encryption. The output trajectory of chaotic system is very unpredictable. Therefore, based on the unpredictable character, we use the chaotic sequences generated by chaotic systems as encryption codes and then implement the digital-color image encryption with high confidential security. The proposed method combined with four differential chaotic systems and pixel shuffling can fully banish the outlines of the original image, disorders the distributive characteristics of RGB levels, and dramatically decreases the probability of exhaustive attacks. The statistic methods involving FIPS PUB 140-1 and the correlation coefficient r are adopted to test on the security analysis. Also NPCR (Number of Pixel Change Rate) and UACI (Unified Average Changing Intensity) are proceeded for the proof of the distinguished characteristic of pixels in the encrypted image. Eventually, empirical images are conducted as illustrations and show that the proposed method has the great encryption performance and achieves the high confidential security.