A method for image encryption based on fractional-order hyperchaotic systems

By using sequences generated from fractional-order hyperchaotic systems, a color image encryption scheme is investigated. Firstly, a plain image, which is known to users in advance, is chosen as a secret key to confuse the original image. Then, the confused image is encrypted by the sequences generated from the fractional-order hyperchaotic systems. With this simple encryption method, we can get an encrypted image that is fully scrambled and diused. For chaos-based image cryptosystems, this encryption scheme enhances the security and improves the eectiveness. Furthermore, the cryptosystem resists the dierential attack. Experiments show that the algorithm is suitable for image encryption, and some statistical tests are provided to show the high security in the end     

An asymmetric image cryptosystem based on the adaptive synchronization of an uncertain unified chaotic system and a cellular neural network

Chaotic dynamics provide a fast and simple means to create an excellent image cryptosystem, because it is extremely sensitive to initial conditions and system parameters, pseudorandomness, and non-periodicity. However, most chaos-based image encryption schemes are symmetric cryptographic techniques, which have been proven to be more vulnerable, compared to an asymmetric cryptosystem. This paper develops an asymmetric image cryptosystem, based on the adaptive synchronization of two different chaotic systems, namely a unified chaotic system and a cellular neural network. An adaptive controller with parameter update laws is formulated, using the Lyapunov stability theory, to asymptotically synchronize the two chaotic systems. The synchronization controller is embedded in the image cryptosystem and generates a pair of asymmetric keys, for image encryption and decryption. Using numerical simulations, three sets of experiments are conducted to evaluate the feasibility and reliability of the proposed chaos-based image cryptosystem.     

Lag synchronization of hyperchaos with application to secure communications

In this paper, hyperchaotic lag synchronization is restated as a nonlinear and lag-in-time observer design issue. This approach leads to a systematic tool, which guarantees the lag synchronization of a wide class of chaotic or hyperchaotic systems via a scalar signal. By exploiting this result, we propose a hyperchaos-based cryptosystem scheme that combines the conventional cryptographic methods and the lag synchronization of chaotic circuits. The computer simulation results show that the lag synchronization scheme and the cryptosystem proposed in this paper are both feasible.     

Image encryption based on synchronization of fractional chaotic systems

This paper deals with a synchronization scheme for two fractional chaotic systems which is applied in image encryption. Based on Pecora and Carroll (PC) synchronization, fractional-order Lorenz-like system forms a master–slave configuration, and the sufficient conditions are derived to realize synchronization between these two systems via the Laplace transformation theory. An image encryption algorithm is introduced where the original image is encoded by a nonlinear function of a fractional chaotic state. Simulation results show that the original image is well masked in the cipher texts and recovered successfully through chaotic signals. Further, the cryptanalysis is conducted in detail through histogram, information entropy, key space and sensitivity to verify the high security.     

Linearly and nonlinearly bidirectionally coupled synchronization of hyperchaotic systems

To date, there have been many results about unidirectionally coupled synchronization of chaotic systems. However, much less work is reported on bidirectionally-coupled synchronization. In this paper, we investigate the synchronization of two bidirectionally coupled Chen hyperchaotic systems, which are coupled linearly and nonlinearly respectively. Firstly, linearly coupled synchronization of two hyperchaotic Chen systems is investigated, and a theorem on how to choose the coupling coefficients are developed to guarantee the global asymptotical synchronization of two coupled hyperchaotic systems. Analysis shows that the choice of the coupling coefficients relies on the bound of the chaotic system. Secondly, the nonlinearly coupled synchronization is studied; a sufficient condition for the locally asymptotical synchronization is derived, which is independent of the bound of the hyperchaotic system. Finally, numerical simulations are included to verify the effectiveness and feasibility of the developed theorems.     

Control and synchronize a novel hyperchaotic system

The control and hybrid projective synchronization (HPS) strategies for a novel hyperchaotic system are investigated. Firstly, the novel hyperchaotic system is controlled to the unsteady equilibrium point or limit cycle via only one scalar controller which includes two state variables. Secondly, based on Lyapunov’s direct method HPS between two novel hyperchaotic systems is studied. A new nonlinear feedback vector controller is designed to guarantee HPS, which can be simplified ulteriorly into a single scalar controller to achieve complete synchronization between two novel hyperchaotic systems. Finally, numerical simulations are given to verify the effectiveness of these strategies. The proposed methods have certain significances for reducing the cost and complexity for controller implementation.     

Chaos synchronization of a new hyperchaotic system

In this paper, two kinds of synchronization schemes for a new hyperchaotic system are presented. Firstly, on the basis of stability criterion of linear system, synchronization is achieved with the help of the active control theory. Secondly, a nonlinear controller is designed according to Lyapunov stability theory to assure that synchronization can be achieved. Furthermore, an adaptive control approach for synchronization of uncertain hyperchaotic systems is proposed. Finally numerical simulations are provided to show the effectiveness and feasibility of the developed methods.     

Achieving synchronization between the fractional-order hyperchaotic Novel and Chen systems via a new nonlinear control technique

In this work, we discuss the stability conditions for a nonlinear fractional-order hyperchaotic system. The fractional-order hyperchaotic Novel and Chen systems are introduced. The existence and uniqueness of solutions for two classes of fractional-order hyperchaotic Novel and Chen systems are investigated. On the basis of the stability conditions for nonlinear fractional-order hyperchaotic systems, we study synchronization between the proposed systems by using a new nonlinear control technique. The states of the fractional-order hyperchaotic Novel system are used to control the states of the fractional-order hyperchaotic Chen system. Numerical simulations are used to show the effectiveness of the proposed synchronization scheme.     

An efficient diffusion approach for chaos-based image encryption

One of the existing chaos-based image cryptosystems is composed of alternative substitution and diffusion stages. A multi-dimensional chaotic map is usually employed in the substitution stage for image pixel permutation while a one-dimensional (1D) chaotic map is used for diffusion purpose. As the latter usually involves real number arithmetic operations, the overall encryption speed is limited by the diffusion stage. In this paper, we propose a more efficient diffusion mechanism using simple table lookup and swapping techniques as a light-weight replacement of the 1D chaotic map iteration. Simulation results show that at a similar security level, the proposed cryptosystem needs about one-third the encryption time of a similar cryptosystem. The effective acceleration of chaos-based image cryptosystems is thus achieved.     

Modified projective synchronization of uncertain fractional order hyperchaotic systems

Base on the stability theory of fractional order system, this work mainly investigates modified projective synchronization of two fractional order hyperchaotic systems with unknown parameters. A controller is designed for synchronization of two different fractional order hyperchaotic systems. The method is successfully applied to modified projective synchronization between fractional order Rössler hyperchaotic system and fractional order Chen hyperchaotic system, and numerical simulations illustrate the effectiveness of the obtained results.     

Fixed-time synchronization of a reaction-diffusion BAM neural network with distributed delay and its application to image encryption

In this paper, the fixed-time synchronization of reaction-diffusion BAM neural networks is investigated, where both discrete and distributed delays are taken into account. Combining Lyapunov stability theory and several integral inequalities, fixed-time synchronization criteria are established. Through sensitivity analysis, we find the key controller parameters that have a great influence on the maximum settling time. Using the chaotic sequences generated by the neural network, the color image can be encrypted by the Arnold Cat Map and the pixel diffusion. Experiments show that the image encryption algorithm designed in this paper has good properties of security and anti-attacking, which meets the requirements for the secure transmission of image information.     

Adaptive generalized function projective lag synchronization of different chaotic systems with fully uncertain parameters

In this paper, a novel projective synchronization scheme called adaptive generalized function projective lag synchronization (AGFPLS) is proposed. In the AGFPLS method, the states of two different chaotic systems with fully uncertain parameters are asymptotically lag synchronized up to a desired scaling function matrix. By means of the Lyapunov stability theory, an adaptive controller with corresponding parameter update rule is designed for achieving AGFPLS between two diverse chaotic systems and estimating the unknown parameters. This technique is employed to realize AGFPLS between uncertain Lü chaotic system and uncertain Liu chaotic system, and between Chen hyperchaotic system and Lorenz hyperchaotic system with fully uncertain parameters, respectively. Furthermore, AGFPLS between two different uncertain chaotic systems can still be achieved effectively with the existence of noise perturbation. The corresponding numerical simulations are performed to demonstrate the validity and robustness of the presented synchronization method.     

On the design of chaos-based secure communication systems

This paper discusses the topic of using chaotic models for constructing secure communication systems. It investigates three different case studies that use encryption/decryption functions with varying degrees of complexity and performance. The first case study explores synchronization of identical chaotic systems, which is considered the most crucial step when developing chaos-based secure communication systems. It proposes a fast mechanism for synchronizing the transmitter and the receiver that is based on the drive-response approach. The superiority and causality of this mechanism is demonstrated via contrasting its performance and practical implementation against that of the traditional method of Pecora and Carroll. The second case study explores the use of an improved cryptography method for improving the scrambling of the transmitted signals. The improvement is based on using both the transmitter states and parameters for performing the encryption. The security analysis of this method is analyzed, highlighting its advantages and limitation, via simulating intruder attacks to the communication channel. Finally, the third case study augments a parameter update law to the previous two designs such that the encryption method is more robust. It uses a decoupling technique for which the synchronization process is completely isolated from the parameter identification algorithm. The Lorenz system was used to exemplify all the suggested techniques, and the transmission of both analog and digital signals was explored, while investigating various techniques to optimize the performance of the proposed systems.     

Switched modified function projective synchronization of hyperchaotic Qi system with uncertain parameters

This work is involved with switched modified function projective synchronization of two identical Qi hyperchaotic systems using adaptive control method. Switched synchronization of chaotic systems in which a state variable of the drive system synchronize with a different state variable of the response system is a promising type of synchronization as it provides greater security in secure communication. Modified function projective synchronization with the unpredictability of scaling functions can enhance security. Recently formulated hyperchaotic Qi system in the hyperchaotic mode has an extremely broad frequency bandwidth of high magnitudes, verifying its unusual random nature and indicating its great potential for some relevant engineering applications such as secure communications. By Lyapunove stability theory, the adaptive control law and the parameter update law are derived to make the state of two chaotic systems modified function projective synchronized. Synchronization under the effect of noise is also considered. Numerical simulations are presented to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed adaptive controllers.     

Chaos synchronization between two novel different hyperchaotic systems with unknown parameters

This work is devoted to investigating the synchronization between two novel different hyperchaotic systems with fully unknown parameters, i.e., an uncertain hyperchaotic Lorenz system and an uncertain hyperchaotic Lü system. Based on the Lyapunov stability theory, a new adaptive controller with parameter update law is designed to synchronize these two hyperchaotic systems asymptotically and globally. Numerical simulations are presented to verify the effectiveness of the synchronization scheme.     

Hyperchaotic secure communication via generalized function projective synchronization

This paper presents two different hyperchaotic secure communication schemes by using generalized function projective synchronization (GFPS), where the drive and response systems could be synchronized up to a desired scaling function matrix. The unpredictability of the scaling functions can additionally enhance the security of communication. First, a hyperchaotic secure communication scheme applying GFPS of the uncertain Chen hyperchaotic system is proposed. The transmitted information signal is modulated into the parameter of the Chen hyperchaotic system in the transmitter and it is assumed that the parameter of the receiver system is unknown. Based on the Lyapunov stability theory and the adaptive control technique, the controllers are designed to make two identical Chen hyperchaotic systems with unknown parameter asymptotically synchronized; thus, the uncertain parameter of the receiver system is identified. The information signal can be recovered accurately by the estimated parameter. Secondly, another secure communication scheme by the coupled GFPS of the Chen hyperchaotic system is introduced. The information signal transmitted can be extracted exactly through simple operation in the receiver. The corresponding theoretical proofs and numerical simulations demonstrate the validity and feasibility of the proposed hyperchaotic secure communication schemes.     

Some new less conservative criteria for impulsive synchronization of a hyperchaotic Lorenz system based on small impulsive signals

In this Letter the issue of impulsive Synchronization of a hyperchaotic Lorenz system is developed. We propose an impulsive synchronization scheme of the hyperchaotic Lorenz system including chaotic systems. Some new and sufficient conditions on varying impulsive distances are established in order to guarantee the synchronizability of the systems using the synchronization method. In particular, some simple conditions are derived for synchronizing the systems by equal impulsive distances. The boundaries of the stable regions are also estimated. Simulation results show the proposed synchronization method to be effective.     

Optimize design of adaptive synchronization controllers and parameter observers in different hyperchaotic systems

Based on the Lyapunov stability and adaptive synchronization theory, optimization design of adaptive controllers and parameter observers with controllable gain coefficient are investigated in detail. The linear errors of corresponding variables and parameters are used to construct different appropriate positive Lyapunov functions V and the parameter observers and adaptive controllers are approached analytically by simplifying the differential inequality dV/dt?0. Particularly, an optional gain coefficient is selected in the parameter observers and positive Lyapunov function, which decides the transient period to identify the unknown parameters and reach synchronization. The scheme is used to study the synchronization of two non-identical hyperchaotic Rössler systems. The theoretical and numerical results confirm that the four unknown parameters in the drive system are estimated exactly and the two hyperchaotic systems reach complete synchronization when the controllers and parameter observers work on the driven system. To confirm the model independence of this scheme, an alternative hyperchaotic system is investigated, whereby the results confirm that the five unknown parameters are identified rapidly and exactly, and that the two hyperchaotic systems reach complete synchronization as well.     

A new scheme of general hybrid projective complete dislocated synchronization

Based on the Lyapunov stability theorem, a new type of chaos synchronization, general hybrid projective complete dislocated synchronization (GHPCDS), is proposed under the framework of drive-response systems. The difference between the GHPCDS and complete synchronization is that every state variable of drive system does not equal the corresponding state variable, but equal other ones of response system while evolving in time. The GHPCDS includes complete dislocated synchronization, dislocated anti-synchronization and projective dislocated synchronization as its special item. As examples, the Lorenz chaotic system, Rössler chaotic system, hyperchaotic Chen system and hyperchaotic Lü system are discussed. Numerical simulations are given to show the effectiveness of these methods.