Method for embedding spatially variant metadata in imagery
First Claim
1. A method of steganographic encoding data into an image which encoded data is related to image processing functions that may be used to process the image, the method comprising the steps of:
- a) providing a dispersed message dimension;
b) providing a grid spacing value;
c) providing an array of object identifiers and associated object locations based on the grid spacing value;
d) embedding an object identifer at a first location into the image; and
e) embedding a second object identifier at a second location, wherein the the second location is an integer, non-zero multiple of the grid spacing value.
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Abstract
A method of steganographic encoding data into an image which encoded data is related to image processing functions that may be used to process the image, the method comprises the steps of providing a dispersed message dimension; providing a grid spacing value; providing an array of object identifiers and associated object locations based on the grid spacing value; embedding an object identifer at a first location into the image; embedding a second object identifier at a second location, wherein the the second location is an integer, non-zero multiple of the grid spacing value.
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1. A method of steganographic encoding data into an image which encoded data is related to image processing functions that may be used to process the image, the method comprising the steps of:
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a) providing a dispersed message dimension;
b) providing a grid spacing value;
c) providing an array of object identifiers and associated object locations based on the grid spacing value;
d) embedding an object identifer at a first location into the image; and
e) embedding a second object identifier at a second location, wherein the the second location is an integer, non-zero multiple of the grid spacing value. - View Dependent Claims (2, 5)
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3. A method of displaying an image having steganographic encoded data which encoded data is related to image processing functions that may be used to process the image, the method comprising the steps of:
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a) extracting a first object identifer at a first location from the image;
b) extracting a second object identifier at a second location from the image;
c) performing an image processng function at the first location in accordance with the first object indentifier; and
d) performing an image processng function at the second location in accordance with the second object identifier. - View Dependent Claims (4)
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6. A system for processing a digital image, the system comprising:
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a) a mechanism for steganographically embedding spatially varying metadata;
b) a mechanism extracting the steganographically embedded spatially varying metadata; and
c) a mechanism for using the extracted spatially varying metadata to determine one or more digital image processing steps. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8)
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