Fast Fractal Technique using Modified Moment Features on Domain Blocks

In this research, a new technique is suggested to reduce the long time required by the encoding process by using modified moment features on domain blocks. The modified moment features were used in accelerating the matching step of the Iterated Function System (IFS). The main disadvantage facing the fractal image compression (FIC) method is the over-long encoding time needed for checking all domain blocks and choosing the least error to get the best matched domain for each block of ranges. In this paper, we develop a method that can reduce the encoding time of FIC by reducing the size of the domain pool based on the moment features of domain blocks, followed by a comparison with threshold (the selected threshold based on experience is 0.0001). The experiment was conducted on three images with size of 512x512 pixel, resolution of 8 bits/pixel, and different block size (4x4, 8x8 and, 16x16 pixels). The resulted encoding time (ET) values achieved by the proposed method were 41.53, 39.06, and 38.16 sec, respectively, for boat , butterfly, and house images of block size 4x4 pixel. These values were compared with those obtained by the traditional algorithm for the same images with the same block size, which were 1073.85, 1102.66, and 1084.92 sec, respectively. The results imply that the proposed algorithm could remarkably reduce the ET of the images in comparison with the traditional algorithm.

METHODS OF TARGET RECOGNITION BASED ON CENTRAL IMAGE CHORD TRANSFORMATION

In the article the analysis of different approaches to invariant target recognition was made, such as based on the support vector machines, deep learning techniques, neural networks, generation of moment features, etc. It was determined that one of the perspectives approaches in target recognition suppose the use of the central and logarithmic central image chords transformations. There have been described the new methods of the target recognition, based on the central image chords transformation. Tasks of target recognition were formulated. New 4 methods of target recognition were described. It is presented the comparison of the different target’s recognition methods regarding the processing stages number, realized operations, target’s image normalization’s operation, the operations realized in parallel, kind of the target’s scale and rotation determination sequence, target’s rotation determination approach.

Video interframe forgery detection: Classification, technique & new dataset

Multimedia communication as well as other related innovations are gaining tremendous growth in the modern technological era. Even though digital content has traditionally proved to be a piece of legitimate evidence. But the latest technologies have lessened this trust, as a variety of video editing tools have been developed to modify the original video. Therefore, in order to resolve this problem, a new technique has been proposed for the detection of duplicate video sequences. The present paper utilizes gray values to extract Hu moment features in the current frame. These features are further used for classification of video as authentic or forged. Afterwards there was also need to validate the proposed technique using training and test dataset. But the scarcity of training and test datasets, however, is indeed one of the key problems to validate the effectiveness of video tampering detection techniques. In this perspective, the Video Forensics Library for Frame Duplication (VLFD) dataset has been introduced for frame duplication detection purposes. The proposed dataset is made of 210 native videos, in Ultra-HD and Full-HD resolution, captured with different cameras. Every video is 6 to 15 seconds in length and runs at 30 frames per second. All the recordings have been acquired in three different scenarios (indoor, outdoor, nature) and in landscape mode(s). VLFD includes both authentic and manipulated video files. This dataset has been created as an initial repository for manipulated video and enhanced with new features and new techniques in future.

Fast Job Recognition and Sorting Based on Image Processing

With the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and the upgrading of intelligent manufacturers, the development of intelligent manufacturing is now propelled by the replacement of inefficient traditional assembly machines and operators with machine vision (MV)-based industrial robots. The classic job recognition and positioning algorithm has multiple shortcomings, such as high complexity, manual design of similarity function, and susceptibility to noise disturbance. To solve these shortcomings, this study presents a fast job recognition and sorting method based on image processing. Firstly, the extraction approach for wavelet moment features and wavelet descriptors was introduced, and the feature fusion based on echo state network (ESN) was detailed. Then, the authors explained the idea of job template matching, and described how to measure similarity and terminate the measurement during template matching. Experimental results fully manifest the effectiveness of our strategy for fast job recognition and sorting. Our method offers a new solution to rapid recognition and sorting of objects in other fields.

An Approach to Recognize Handwritten Hindi Characters Using Substantial Zernike Moments With Genetic Algorithm

A technique to recognize off-line handwritten Hindi character is suggested by employing Zernike complex moments like a tool to describe the characteristics of a character. Further, an algorithm for selecting the features is employed to identify the substantial image moments from the extracted moments, as the extracted moments may have some insignificant ones. Insignificant moments can increase the computational time and can also degrade the classification accuracy. Thus, the objectives of the study are twofold: (1) to find the important Zernike moments by employing the Genetic algorithm (GA) and (2) the classification of each character is performed using neural network. This way, the performance of the proposed technique is evaluated on two parameters (i.e., speed and recognition accuracy). Further, the efficacy of GA for selecting the moment features is assessed, and the efficacy of selected Zernike complex moments using GA is analyzed for handwritten Hindi characters. Here, the authors used a resilient backpropagation learning algorithm (RPROP) as a classification model.

Invariant behavioural based discrimination for individual representation

Writer identification based on cursive words is one of the extensive behavioural biometric that has involved many researchers to work in. Recently, its main idea is in forensic investigation and biometric analysis as such the handwriting style can be used as individual behavioural adaptation for authenticating an author. In this study, a novel approach of presenting cursive features of authors is presented. The invariants-based discriminability of the features is proposed by discretizing the moment features of each writer using biometric invariant discretization cutting point (BIDCP). BIDCP is introduced for features perseverance to obtain better individual representations and discriminations. Our experiments have revealed that by using the proposed method, the authorship identification based on cursive words is significantly increased with an average identification rate of 99.80%.

A Novel Approach for Detecting Anomalous Energy Consumption Based on Micro-Moments and Deep Neural Networks

Nowadays, analyzing, detecting, and visualizing abnormal power consumption behavior of householders are among the principal challenges in identifying ways to reduce power consumption. This paper introduces a new solution to detect energy consumption anomalies based on extracting micro-moment features using a rule-based model. The latter is used to draw out load characteristics using daily intent-driven moments of user consumption actions. Besides micro-moment features extraction, we also experiment with a deep neural network architecture for efficient abnormality detection and classification. In the following, a novel anomaly visualization technique is introduced that is based on a scatter representation of the micro-moment classes, and hence providing consumers an easy solution to understand their abnormal behavior. Moreover, in order to validate the proposed system, a new energy consumption dataset at appliance level is also designed through a measurement campaign carried out at Qatar University Energy Lab, namely, Qatar University dataset. Experimental results on simulated and real datasets collected at two regions, which have extremely different climate conditions, confirm that the proposed deep micro-moment architecture outperforms other machine learning algorithms and can effectively detect anomalous patterns. For example, 99.58% accuracy and 97.85% F1 score have been achieved under Qatar University dataset. These promising results establish the efficacy of the proposed deep micro-moment solution for detecting abnormal energy consumption, promoting energy efficiency behaviors, and reducing wasted energy.