scholarly journals Application of Genetic Algorithm and Particle Swarm Optimization techniques for improved image steganography systems

Open Physics ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 452-462 ◽  
Author(s):  
Duraisamy Jude Hemanth ◽  
Subramaniyan Umamaheswari ◽  
Daniela Elena Popescu ◽  
Antoanela Naaji
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Particle Swarm Optimization ◽  
Frequency Domain ◽  
Particle Swarm ◽  
Optimization Techniques ◽  
Image Steganography ◽  
Secret Data ◽  
Stego Image ◽  
Swarm Optimization ◽  
Transform Coefficients

AbstractImage steganography is one of the ever growing computational approaches which has found its application in many fields. The frequency domain techniques are highly preferred for image steganography applications. However, there are significant drawbacks associated with these techniques. In transform based approaches, the secret data is embedded in random manner in the transform coefficients of the cover image. These transform coefficients may not be optimal in terms of the stego image quality and embedding capacity. In this work, the application of Genetic Algorithm (GA) and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) have been explored in the context of determining the optimal coefficients in these transforms. Frequency domain transforms such as Bandelet Transform (BT) and Finite Ridgelet Transform (FRIT) are used in combination with GA and PSO to improve the efficiency of the image steganography system.

scholarly journals A High-Capacity Image Steganography Method Using Chaotic Particle Swarm Optimization

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Aya Jaradat ◽  
Eyad Taqieddin ◽  
Moad Mowafi
Keyword(s):  
Particle Swarm Optimization ◽  
Image Quality ◽  
High Capacity ◽  
Particle Swarm ◽  
Image Steganography ◽  
Embedding Capacity ◽  
Secret Data ◽  
Stego Image ◽  
Swarm Optimization ◽  
Chaotic Particle Swarm Optimization

Image steganography has been widely adopted to protect confidential data. Researchers have been seeking to improve the steganographic techniques in order to increase the embedding capacity while preserving the stego-image quality. In this paper, we propose a steganography method using particle swarm optimization and chaos theory aiming at finding the best pixel locations in the cover image to hide the secret data while maintaining the quality of the resultant stego-image. To enhance the embedding capacity, the host and secret images are divided into blocks and each block stores an appropriate amount of secret bits. Experimental results show that the proposed scheme outperforms existing methods in terms of the PSNR and SSIM image quality metrics.

A New Hybrid Genetic Algorithm and Particle Swarm Optimization

2012 ◽  
Vol 498 ◽  
pp. 115-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Hachimi ◽  
Rachid Ellaia ◽  
A. El Hami
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Particle Swarm Optimization ◽  
Hybrid Algorithm ◽  
Hybrid Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Particle Swarm ◽  
Optimization Techniques ◽  
Hybrid Technique ◽  
Swarm Optimization ◽  
New Generation ◽  
Crossover And Mutation

In this paper, we present a new hybrid algorithm which is a combination of a hybrid genetic algorithm and particle swarm optimization. We focus in this research on a hybrid method combining two heuristic optimization techniques, genetic algorithms (GA) and particle swarm optimization (PSO) for the global optimization. Denoted asGA-PSO, this hybrid technique incorporates concepts fromGAandPSOand creates individuals in a new generation not only by crossover and mutation operations as found inGAbut also by mechanisms ofPSO. The performance of the two algorithms has been evaluated using several experiments.

Hybridization of Biogeography-Based

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 86-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Provas Kumar Roy ◽  
Dharmadas Mandal
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Particle Swarm Optimization ◽  
Differential Evolution ◽  
Optimal Power Flow ◽  
Particle Swarm ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Optimization Techniques ◽  
Mixed Integer ◽  
Optimization Approach ◽  
Swarm Optimization

The aim of this paper is to evaluate a hybrid biogeography-based optimization approach based on the hybridization of biogeography-based optimization with differential evolution to solve the optimal power flow problem. The proposed method combines the exploration of differential evolution with the exploitation of biogeography-based optimization effectively to generate the promising candidate solutions. Simulation experiments are carried on standard 26-bus and IEEE 30-bus systems to illustrate the efficacy of the proposed approach. Results demonstrated that the proposed approach converged to promising solutions in terms of quality and convergence rate when compared with the original biogeography-based optimization and other population based optimization techniques like simple genetic algorithm, mixed integer genetic algorithm, particle swarm optimization and craziness based particle swarm optimization.

scholarly journals Genetic Algorithm and Particle Swarm Optimization Techniques for Inverted Pendulum Stabilization

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 657-660
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Particle Swarm Optimization ◽  
Evolutionary Computation ◽  
Inverted Pendulum ◽  
Biological Evolution ◽  
Particle Swarm ◽  
Continuous Variable ◽  
Optimization Techniques ◽  
Swarm Optimization ◽  
Soft Computing Techniques

Inverted Pendulum is a popular non-linear, unstable control problem where implementation of stabilizing the pole angle deviation, along with cart positioning is done by using novel control strategies. Soft computing techniques are applied for getting optimal results. The evolutionary computation forms the key research area for adaptation and optimization. The approach of finding optimal or near optimal solutions to the problem is based on natural evolution in evolutionary computation. The genetic algorithm is a method based on biological evolution and natural selection for solving both constrained and unconstrained problems. Particle swarm optimization is a stochastic search method inspired by collective behavior of animals like flocking of birds, schooling of fishes, swarming of bees etc. that is suited to continuous variable problems. These methods are applied to the inverted pendulum problem and their performance studied.

scholarly journals Imperceptible Steganography Scheme with High Payload Capacity using Genetic Algorithm and Particle Swarm Optimization

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 917-923 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Particle Swarm Optimization ◽  
Particle Swarm ◽  
Data Embedding ◽  
Secret Data ◽  
Swarm Optimization ◽  
High Data ◽  
Confidential Data ◽  
Payload Capacity ◽  
High Payload

Security is the most significant parameter in all type of confidential data transfers. Steganography is used to enhance the security of such confidential communications. Steganography is a method of covert communication in which the existence of secrecy is concealed. In image steganography, achieving high data embedding capacity and simultaneously retaining good visual quality is a very tricky and difficult objective. In this paper, a reversible, secure, extremely imperceptible and high payload capacity steganography technique in the spatial domain is proposed. The proposed method employs evolutionary computation techniques to identify the most optimum locations and arrangements for secret data embedding. The proposed technique uses Particle Swarm Optimization to find the best possible order of data hiding whereas Genetic algorithm is used to identify the best possible arrangements to modify secret data to produce least amount of change in cover-image. The result of the proposed scheme is compared with many steganography techniques and the proposed scheme outperforms the existing schemes in terms of imperceptibility. The proposed technique produces an average PSNR value of 46.40 dB at 2 bit per pixel data embedding rate.

A Comparative Study of Genetic and Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithms and Their Hybrid Method in Water Flooding Optimization

2018 ◽  
Vol 140 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Majid Siavashi ◽  
Mohsen Yazdani
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Algorithm ◽  
Particle Swarm Optimization ◽  
Newton Method ◽  
Oil Recovery ◽  
Optimization Technique ◽  
Particle Swarm ◽  
Optimal Solution ◽  
Optimization Techniques ◽  
Water Flooding ◽  
Swarm Optimization

Optimization of oil production from petroleum reservoirs is an interesting and complex problem which can be done by optimal control of well parameters such as their flow rates and pressure. Different optimization techniques have been developed yet, and metaheuristic algorithms are commonly employed to enhance oil recovery projects. Among different metaheuristic techniques, the genetic algorithm (GA) and the particle swarm optimization (PSO) have received more attention in engineering problems. These methods require a population and many objective function calls to approach more the global optimal solution. However, for a water flooding project in a reservoir, each function call requires a long time reservoir simulation. Hence, it is necessary to reduce the number of required function evaluations to increase the rate of convergence of optimization techniques. In this study, performance of GA and PSO are compared with each other in an enhanced oil recovery (EOR) project, and Newton method is linked with PSO to improve its convergence speed. Furthermore, hybrid genetic algorithm-particle swarm optimization (GA-PSO) as the third optimization technique is introduced and all of these techniques are implemented to EOR in a water injection project with 13 decision variables. Results indicate that PSO with Newton method (NPSO) is remarkably faster than the standard PSO (SPSO). Also, the hybrid GA-PSO method is more capable of finding the optimal solution with respect to GA and PSO. In addition, GA-PSO, NPSO, and GA-NPSO methods are compared and, respectively, GA-NPSO and NPSO showed excellence over GA-PSO.

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