Method and apparatus for embedding a watermark image in a host image
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Jul 8, 2014
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Apr 28, 2011
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Abstract
The invention provides method of embedding a watermark image in a host image. The method includes generating a matrix code symbol, wherein the matrix code symbol includes information associated with the watermark image and the host image. The method further includes embedding the watermark image and the matrix code symbol in the host image at non-overlapping positions in the host image.
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KING ABDUL AZIZ CITY FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (KACST) | P O BOX 6086 RIYADH 11442 |
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Al-Omari, Hussein Khalid | Amman, JO | 12 | 99 |
# of filed Patents : 12 Total Citations : 99 | |||
Alfaleh, Hussam Abdulrahman | Riyadh, SA | 3 | 40 |
# of filed Patents : 3 Total Citations : 40 | |||
Alkanhal, Mohammad Ibrahim | Riyadh, SA | 1 | 7 |
# of filed Patents : 1 Total Citations : 7 | |||
Alobaid, Abdulaziz Obaid | Riyadh, SA | 2 | 22 |
# of filed Patents : 2 Total Citations : 22 |
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