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In this paper, we propose a novel data embedding method based on the pixel segmentation strategy with minimum distortion. The well-known exploring modification direction (EMD) embedding method achieves a high image quality; however, the corresponding embedding capacity is low. Some recent works extended the embedding capacity of EMD method by using various strategies. Inspired by Lee et al.’s work, the proposed method uses an indicator bit to improve the stego image quality under various payloads. The experimental results revealed that the proposed method not only greatly enhances the embedding capacity of EMD, but also maintains a very acceptable image quality.
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Hong, W., Pan, CL., Chen, TS., Ji, WY., Wang, YK. (2011). A Novel Data Embedding Method for High Payload Using Improved Pixel Segmentation Strategy. In: Wan, X. (eds) Electrical Power Systems and Computers. Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, vol 99. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-21747-0_12
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