Protecting intellectual property of Digital information using digital Watermark Technique

Abstract

In order to complete the more demanding in protecting intellectual property of digital information system, this project is aimed to provide two main modules, Visible Watermarking and Invisible Watermarking. By adding these two modules, users are able to use the applications inside the system in a friendly and timely manner. Besides, it also provides management an easier and better way of process. Hence, a great deal of time is protected and intellectual property abuse will be reduced. This project was carried out based on the Waterfall approach. The Waterfall Model is chosen for its simplicity and usability. Related information is gathered through documentary research and Internet surfing. The Protecting Intellectual Property of Digital Information system is developed in Java programming language and Net Beans 6.1 as a tool. The system can be divided into two parts, the Visible and the Invisible Module. Both modules are accessible by users. The Visible Module includes features such as insert text or symbol onto selected image. User is given choice to customize the text before entered onto image. On the other hand, the Invisible Module provides a text that is input by user and it is appear hidden onto image. Other additional module is Image analyzer where the copyright of image can be detected.