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Secret hiding mechanism using QR barcode

  • Pei Yu Lin
  • , Yi Hui Chen
  • , Eric Jui Lin Lu
  • , Ping Jung Chen
  • Yuan Ze University
  • Asia University Taiwan
  • National Chung Hsing University

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

32 Scopus citations

Abstract

QR code is the commonly used two-dimensional (2D) barcode recently with the advantages of larger QR content and error correction capability. Based on the error correction property of QR code, we designed a secret hiding technique for QR barcode. The proposed scheme can conceal the secret data into the cover QR code without distorting the readability of QR content. That is, general browsers can read the QR content from the marked QR code for the sake of reducing attention. Only the authorized receiver can encrypt and retrieve the secret from the marked QR code. The secret payload of the designed scheme is adjustable. The scheme can convey larger secret into a QR code according to the selection of the QR version and the error correction level. The simulations demonstrate that the designed scheme is efficient and low computational complexity. The mechanism can be applied to the QR reader and mobile phone.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2013 International Conference on Signal-Image Technology and Internet-Based Systems, SITIS 2013
Pages22-25
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
Event2013 9th International Conference on Signal-Image Technology and Internet-Based Systems, SITIS 2013 - Kyoto, Japan
Duration: 02 12 2013 → 05 12 2013

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2013 International Conference on Signal-Image Technology and Internet-Based Systems, SITIS 2013

Conference

Conference2013 9th International Conference on Signal-Image Technology and Internet-Based Systems, SITIS 2013
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityKyoto
Period02/12/13 → 05/12/13

Keywords

  • Data hiding
  • Error correction capability
  • QR barcode

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