A Novel Algorithm to Protect the Secret Image through Image Fusion and Verifying the Dealer and the Secret Image

In the recent past the images of various fields are being considered for processing for various purposes. In this paper we are proposing an algorithm for protecting the secret image whose confidentiality needs to be maintained, and also to authenticate the distributor who distributes that secret image to multiple users. The secret image will be fused with the fingerprint of the dealer for authentication purpose. Fusion of the finger print will be done by using image fusion technique to generate a single image consisting of the secret image as well as the finger print image of the dealer. The fused image will be divided in to number of shares based on the threshold secret sharing technique. This provides both confidentiality of the secret image and as well as the authentication of the dealer who has sent the image. The verification will be done during reconstruction of the secret image.