Novel image encryption algorithm based on multiple-parameter discrete fractional random transform

A new method of digital image encryption is presented by utilizing a new multiple-parameter discrete fractional random transform. Image encryption and decryption are performed based on the index additivity and multiple parameters of the multiple-parameter fractional random transform. The plaintext and ciphertext are respectively in the spatial domain and in the fractional domain determined by the encryption keys. The proposed algorithm can resist statistic analyses effectively. The computer simulation results show that the proposed encryption algorithm is sensitive to the multiple keys, and that it has considerable robustness, noise immunity and security.     

Image sharing scheme based on discrete fractional random transform

We present a novel image sharing algorithm based on the discrete fractional random transform (DFRNT). The secret image is shared into several shadow images in the DFRNT domain together with some noise images as the encryption keys to increase the security. The decryption only requires a part of shadow images and therefore is independent of those noise images. The (t,n) threshold sharing scheme can be implemented completely by the proposed algorithm. The numerical simulations have demonstrated the effectiveness of this image sharing scheme.     

Image encryption based on the multiple-order discrete fractional cosine transform

A novel scheme for image encryption based-on the multiple-order discrete fractional cosine transform (MODFrCT) is proposed. The DFrCT has a similar relationship with the discrete fractional Fourier transform (DFrFT). Not only has the DFrCT many useful properties similar to the conventional discrete cosine transform, but it also has another property, namely its fraction, or its transform order. The image to be encrypted is transformed with the multiple-order DFrCT using a random row cipher key vector and a random column key vector successively, and the corresponding cipher key vectors of decryption are also very sensitive. The transmission of the encrypted image with the algorithm of the multiple-order DFrCT is faster due to its reality. The digital simulation results proved the validity and safety of this algorithm.     

Image encryption based on the multiple-parameter discrete fractional Fourier transform and chaos function

In recent years, the chaos-based cryptographic algorithms have suggested some new and efficient ways to develop secure image encryption techniques. In this paper, we propose a new approach for image encryption based on the multiple-parameter discrete fractional Fourier transform and chaotic logistic maps in order to meet the requirements of the secure image transmission. In the proposed image encryption scheme, the image is encrypted by juxtaposition of sections of the image in the multiple-parameter discrete fractional Fourier domains and the alignment of sections is determined by chaotic logistic maps. This method does not require the use of phase keys. The new method has been compared with several existing methods and shows comparable or superior robustness to blind decryption.     

Image encryption algorithm based on the multi-order discrete fractional Mellin transform

A multi-order discrete fractional Mellin transform (MODFrMT) is constructed and directly used to encrypt the private images. The MODFrMT is a generalization of the fractional Mellin transform (FrMT) and is derived by transforming the image with multi-order discrete fractional Fourier transform (MODFrFT) in log-polar coordinates, where the MODFrFT is generalized from the closed-form expression of the discrete fractional Fourier transform (DFrFT) and can be calculated by fast Fourier transform (FFT) to reduce the computation burden. The fractional order vectors of the MODFrMT are sensitive enough to be the keys, and consequently key space of the encryption system is enlarged. The proposed image encryption algorithm has significant ability to resist some common attacks like known-plaintext attack, chosen-plaintext attack, etc. due to the nonlinear property of the MODFrMT. Additionally, Kaplan-Yorke map is employed in coordinate transformation process of the MODFrMT to further enhance the security of the encryption system. The computer simulation results show that the proposed encryption algorithm is feasible, secure and robust to noise attack and occlusion.     

Double-image encryption by using chaos-based local pixel scrambling technique and gyrator transform

A novel double-image encryption algorithm is proposed by using chaos-based local pixel scrambling technique and gyrator transform. Two original images are first regarded as the amplitude and phase of a complex function. Arnold transform is used to scramble pixels at a local area of the complex function, where the position of the scrambled area and the Arnold transform frequency are generated by the standard map and logistic map respectively. Then the changed complex function is converted by gyrator transform. The two operations mentioned will be implemented iteratively. The system parameters in local pixel scrambling and gyrator transform serve as the keys of this encryption algorithm. Numerical simulation has been performed to test the validity and the security of the proposed encryption algorithm.     

Blind image watermarking based on discrete fractional random transform and subsampling

This paper proposes a blind watermarking scheme based on discrete fractional random transform. The watermark information can be a binary sequence, a gray level image or a set of decimal fractions sampled from a given source signal. The host image is subsampled into four subimages, and the high correlations among their discrete fractional random transform coefficients are exploited for watermark embedding. Based on this self-reference strategy, the watermark can be extracted without the aid of the host image. As a fragile watermarking technique, our scheme can be used in tamper detection. Besides, it can be used in self-embedding for a large payload is provided. Meanwhile, security of the watermark is preserved due to the randomness of the discrete fractional random transform. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of our scheme.     

Triple color images encryption algorithm based on scrambling and the reality-preserving fractional discrete cosine transform

An image encryption algorithm to secure three color images simultaneously by combining scrambling with the reality-preserving fractional discrete cosine transform (RPFrDCT) is proposed. The three color images to be encrypted are converted to their indexed formats by extracting their color maps, which can be considered as the three components of a color image. These three components are affected each other by scrambling the interims obtained from vertically and horizontally combining the three indexed formats with the help of the chaos-based cyclic shift. The three scrambled components are separately transformed with the RPFrDCT, in which the generating sequences are determined by the Chirikov standard chaotic map. Arnold transform is used to further enhance the security. Due to the inherent properties of the chaotic maps, the cipher keys are highly sensitive. Additionally, the cipher image is a single color image instead of three color ones, and is convenient for display, storage and transmission due to the reality property of RPFrDCT. Numerical simulations are performed to show the validity of the proposed algorithm.     

Image encryption scheme by using iterative random phase encoding in gyrator transform domains

An image encryption is discussed based on the random phase encoding method in gyrator domains. An iterative structure of image encryption is designed for introducing more random phases to encrypt image. These random phase functions are generated by a two-dimensional chaotic mapping with the help of computer. The random phases are utilized for increasing the security of this encryption algorithm. In the chaotic mapping relation, the initial value and expression can serve as the key of algorithm. The mapping relation is considered secretly for storage and transmission in practical application in comparison to traditional algorithms. The angle parameter of gyrator transform is an additional key. Some numerical simulations have been given to validate the performance of the encryption scheme.     

基于多混沌系统的双图像光学加密算法

为了扩展双图像光学加密算法的密钥空间,克服双随机相位加密系统中随机相位掩模作为密钥难于存储、传输和重构的问题,突破传统图像加密的研究思路,提出了一种基于多混沌系统的双图像加密算法,构造了光学加密系统。系统增加混沌系统参数作为密钥,利用混沌加密密钥空间大和图像置乱隐藏性好的特点,构建基于Logistic混沌映射的图像置乱算法,利用Kent混沌映射生成的伪随机序列构造出一对随机相位掩模,分别放置在分数傅里叶变换光学装置的两端,图像经加密系统变换后得到密文。数值仿真结果表明,算法的密钥敏感性极高,能够有效地对抗统计攻击,具有较高的安全性。     

The multiple-parameter discrete fractional Hadamard transform

Discrete fractional Hadamard transform (DFrHaT) is a generalization of the Hadamard transform, which has been widely used in signal processing. In this paper, we present the multiple-parameter discrete fractional Hadamard transform (MPDFrHaT), which has multiple order parameters instead of only one in DFrHaT. The proposed MPDFrHaT is shown to possess all of the desired properties of DFrHaT. In fact, it will reduce to DFrHaT when all of its order parameters are the same. We also propose a novel encryption technique, double random amplitude (DRA) encoding scheme, by cascading twofold random amplitude filtering. As a primary application, we exploit the multiple-parameter feature of MPDFrHaT and double random amplitude encoding scheme for digital image encryption in the MPDFrHaT domain. Results show that this method can enhance data security.     

A novel bit-level image encryption algorithm based on chaotic maps

Recently, a number of chaos-based image encryption algorithms have been proposed at the pixel level, but little research at the bit level has been conducted. This paper presents a novel bit-level image encryption algorithm that is based on piecewise linear chaotic maps (PWLCM). First, the plain image is transformed into two binary sequences of the same size. Second, a new diffusion strategy is introduced to diffuse the two sequences mutually. Then, we swap the binary elements in the two sequences by the control of a chaotic map, which can permute the bits in one bitplane into any other bitplane. The proposed algorithm has excellent encryption performance with only one round. The simulation results and performance analysis show that the proposed algorithm is both secure and reliable for image encryption.     

Image encryption based on double random amplitude coding in random Hartley transform domain

We propose an image encryption scheme based on double random amplitude coding technique by using random Hartley transform, which is defined according to the random Fourier transform. The significant feature of this algorithm is that the encrypted image is real and convenient for storage as well as transfer of the encrypted information. Moreover, the algorithm has enhanced security and the correct information of original image can be well protected under bare decryption, blind decryption and brute force attacks. Numerical simulation results are also presented in support of the proposed scheme.     

不对称离散分数傅里叶变换实现数字图像的加密变换

利用不对称分数傅里叶变换的特性,提出了一种图像加密变换的新方法。对图像的x,y方向分别实施不同级次的一维分数傅里叶变换,得到加密图像。解密方法就是对变换后的图像实施对应级次的分数傅里叶逆变换,只有当x,y方向的逆变换级次分别与原变换级次都相同或者满足周期条件时,才能恢复原图像。加密变换有效地提高了图像加密和防伪力度。数值计算验证了方法的正确性和可行性。     

A fast image encryption method by using chaotic 3D cat maps

An image encryption method using a chaotic 3D cat map is presented in this paper. The process of the proposed algorithm contains the simultaneous operations of pixels’ locations permutation and pixels’ values substitution at every iterative step of the chaotic map, which making the forward and reverse encryption needs only one traverse of the image pixels. Moreover, a perturbation is introduced to eliminate the undesirable finite precision effect of computer in realization. The main advantages of such a secure method are the simplicity and efficiency. Both simulations and analysis show the proposed algorithm can produce a large key space and resist the common existing cipher attacks. These good cryptographic properties make it suitable for image applications.     

Novel single-channel color image encryption algorithm based on chaos and fractional Fourier transform

A new color image encryption algorithm based on fractional Fourier transform (FrFT) and chaos is proposed. The colors of the original color image are converted to HSI (hue-saturation-intensity), and the S component is transformed by the random-phase encoding based on FrFT to obtain a new random phase. The I component is transformed by double random-phase encoding based on FrFT using the H component and the new random phase as two phase plates. Then chaos scrambling technology is used to encrypt the image, which makes the resulting image nonlinear and disorder both in spatial domain and frequency domain. Additionally, the ciphertext is not a color image but a combination of a gray image and a phase matrix, so the ciphertext has camouflage property to some extent. The results of numerical simulations demonstrate the effectiveness and the security of this algorithm.     

Double image encryption based on discrete multiple-parameter fractional Fourier transform and chaotic maps

A double image encryption method is proposed by utilizing discrete multiple-parameter fractional Fourier transform and chaotic maps. One of the two original images scrambled by one chaotic map is encoded into the amplitude of a complex signal with the other original image as its phase. The complex signal multiplied by another chaotic random phase mask is then encrypted by discrete multiple-parameter fractional Fourier transform. The parameters in chaotic map and discrete multiple-parameter fractional Fourier transform serve as the keys of this encryption scheme. Numerical simulations have been done to demonstrate the performance of this algorithm.     

Novel optical image encryption scheme based on fractional Mellin transform

A novel nonlinear image encryption scheme is proposed by introducing the fractional Mellin transform (FrMT) into the field of image security. As a nonlinear transform, FrMT is employed to get rid of the potential insecurity of the optical image encryption system caused by the intrinsic object-image relationship between the plaintext and the ciphertext. Different annular domains of the original image are transformed by FrMTs of different orders, and then the outputs are further encrypted by comprehensively using fractional Fourier transform (FrFT), amplitude encoding and phase encoding. The keys of the encryption algorithm include the orders of the FrMTs, the radii of the FrMT domains, the order of the FrFT and the phases generated in the further encryption process, thus the key space is extremely large. An optoelectronic hybrid structure for the proposed scheme is also introduced. Numerical simulations demonstrate that the proposed algorithm is robust with noise immunity, sensitive to the keys, and outperforms the conventional linear encryption methods to counteract some attacks.     

Multiple-image encryption with bit-plane decomposition and chaotic maps

Image encryption is an efficient technique of image content protection. In this work, we propose a useful image encryption algorithm for multiple grayscale images. The proposed algorithm decomposes input images into bit-planes, randomly swaps bit-blocks among different bit-planes, and conducts XOR operation between the scrambled images and secret matrix controlled by chaotic map. Finally, an encrypted PNG image is obtained by viewing four scrambled grayscale images as its red, green, blue and alpha components. Many simulations are done to illustrate efficiency of our algorithm.     

基于离散余弦变换与二维Ushiki混沌的图像加密

提出了一种基于离散余弦变换与混沌随机相位掩模的图像加密方法。起密钥作用的两块混沌随机相位掩模由二维Ushiki混沌系统生成,Ushiki混沌系统的初值和控制参数可以替代随机相位掩模作为加解密过程中的密钥,因此便于密钥管理和传输。通过对密钥敏感性、图像相邻像素间的相关性、抗噪声攻击及抗剪切攻击等分析表明,图像加密方法具有较强的抵抗暴力攻击、统计攻击、噪声攻击和剪切攻击能力。