journal article·2024Open access

Robust Deep Image Watermarking: A Survey

Yuanjing Luo, Xichen Tan, Zhiping Cai

Computers, Materials & Continua· Volume 81· Issue 1

Abstract

In the era of internet proliferation, safeguarding digital media copyright and integrity, especially for images, is imperative. Digital watermarking stands out as a pivotal solution for image security. With the advent of deep... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on Tech Science Press
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Steganography and Watermarking Techniques · Advanced Data Compression Techniques · Chaos-based Image/Signal Encryption

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