Chaotic image encryption based on bidimensional empirical mode decomposition and double random phase encoding

In this paper, to enhance the security of double random phase encoding (DRPE), Lorenz system and bidimensional empirical mode decomposition (BEMD) are introduced into an image encryption process. By means of BEMD, the original grayscale image is decomposed into three sub-images, then they are diffused and confused by using the pseudorandom sequences generated by Lorenz system. At last, the three result images are encoded by using DRPE, we obtain the color ciphered image. Thorough experimental tests are carried out with detailed analysis, demonstrating the feasibility and high security of the new scheme.