• Journal of Biomedical Engineering Research
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• v.25 no.2
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• pp.145-150
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• 2004

In this study for the prosthesis of the spatial and directional sensation for the blind, an ultrasonic scale system and an electronic compass system were developed. The ultrasonic scale utilizes 40 ㎑ sound for the detection of distance to the barrier and the spatial information is transferred to the blind by various sound interval, which is proportional to the distance. The electronic compass utilizes a magnetoresistor bridge for the detection of the magnetic field strength of earth in horizontal plane. The information for the direction of the earth's north is transferred by tactile stimuli by a vibrating motor band around upper head. Detection distance of the ultrasonic scale is ranged from 0.065 to 3.26 meters, and the detection angle resolution of the electronic compass is about 22.5 degrees. The integrated system of the ultrasonic scale and the electronic compass was developed. Distance information is converted to the location of the tactile stimulation along the clockwise direction by a vibrating motor according to the distance installed around upper head of the blind. The intent of this article is to provide an practical prosthetic tool of spatial and directional sensation for the blind. Daily practice of this system will improve the usefulness of this system.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering
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• v.21 no.3
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• pp.9-14
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• 2004

• Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering
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• v.26 no.11
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• pp.7-11
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• 2009

• Journal of rehabilitation welfare engineering & assistive technology
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• v.4 no.1
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• pp.63-70
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• 2010

Research and development of Assistive Technology (AT) for blind people is primarily focused on assisting mobility and improving access to information. Some particularly useful devices for aiding access to information and communication are DAISY players used with talking books, screen readers for reading screens, video magnifiers to aid low vision, Braille displays, and Braille PDAs. These essential devices have been successfully commercialized and have assisted many visually impaired people. Assistive technology devices for visually impaired people are called sensory substitution devices, because these devices substitute tactile or auditory functions for visual functions. The tactile interfaces of sensory substitution devices such as Braille displays and Braille PDAs have a bimorph type of piezoelectric actuator that forms a Braille (pin) of the Braille cells by moving up and down. KGS Corporation of Japan has more than 80% share of the worldwide market for these Braille cell actuators. Commercializing it for the first time in the world. This paper reviews the various endeavors in Japan in the research and development of tactile displays, such as Braille displays and Braille PDAs. Furthermore, it discusses sensory substitution devices that use tactile displays, focusing especially on the rotating Braille display we have developed.

• The Journal of Korean Academy of Sensory Integration
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• v.19 no.1
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• pp.13-23
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• 2021

Objective : This study examined the effects of vestibular sensory integration on the sensory processing, problem behavior, and auditory behavior in children who had cochlear Implants. Methods : This single-subject AB study was conducted for 11 weeks from August to November 2019 with three children with cochlear implants. A pre-test measure of each child's sensory processing and auditory behavior was recorded with the baseline on operationally defined behavioral problems as four incidents during 40 minutes of free play with an occupational therapist. The treatment period was 15 40-minute sessions of vestibular sensory integration. Behavioral problems were monitored and recorded during each treatment session. Once treatment was complete, a post-test was conducted on the children's sensory processing and auditory behavior. Results : The sensory processing and auditory behavior of all three participants improved after the vestibular-focused sensory integration, and diverse problem behaviors showed decreasing trends during the interventions. Conclusion : Vestibular sensory integration leads to positive changes in the sensory processing, problem behavior, and auditory behavior of children with cochlear implants.

• Physical Therapy Korea
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• v.6 no.4
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• pp.22-29
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• 1999

본 연구는 건강인에 있어서 발의 세 가지 조건하에서 경사침대를 세울 때 완전히 섰다고 인지하는 각도를 측정하여 스폰지가 고유수용성 감각 변화에 미치는 효과를 알아보는 것이다. 34명의 지원자(남자 15명, 여자 19명)를 대상으로 하였다. 대상자의 연령 범위는 20세에서 31세(평균 $21.4{\pm}2.3$세)이었다. 실험 대상자는 3일에 걸쳐 무작위 방법에 의한 세 가지 조건 중 하루에 한 가지씩 실험하였다. 실험 과정은 6단계로 나뉘었다. 실험 기구는 전동 경사침대를 이용하였으며 맨발로, 낮은 스폰지 혹은 높은 스폰지위에 맨발로 경사침대를 세울 때 '정지'하는 각도를 측정하였다. 연구자 외에 2명의 보조 연구자가(기록자 2, 경사침대 조정자 1) 참여하였다. 맨발, 낮은 스폰지, 높은 스폰지 순으로 경사침대의 평균 각도가 높았으며 통계학적으로 유의한 차이를 보였다. 맨발과 낮은 스폰지, 맨발과 높은 스폰지, 그리고 낮은 스폰지와 높은 스폰지 사이에서 통계학적으로 유의한 차이를 보였다. 성별에 따른 차이는 없었다. 체중이나 키에 따른 차이도 없었다. 본 연구의 결과로 미루어볼 때, 스폰지가 완전히 섰다고 인지하는 고유수용성 감각을 둔화시켰음을 보였다. 앞으로의 환자치료에 있어서 고유수용성 감각 촉진을 위한 치료 프로그램이 필요하며, 환자를 대상으로 한 임상연구가 필요하다고 사료된다.

• The Journal of Korean Academy of Sensory Integration
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• v.19 no.3
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• pp.1-12
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• 2021

Objective : The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of the environmental enrichment therapy (EET) program on the task performance and sensory processing of children with delayed development. Methods : This study was conducted with a single-subject ABA research design for two children with developmental delay findings, and intervention was conducted 7 times a week for 4 weeks. Both children confirmed changes in task performance and sensory processing after intervention. Results : After intervention, task performance improved from an average of 200% to a maximum of 354% compared to the baseline period, and the score in the sensory processing area, which affects tactile processing, emotional response, and activity level, was improved to the normal category. Conclusion : Through this study, it was confirmed that the EET program was effective in performing tasks and sensory processing for children with developmental delays, and its usefulness was confirmed as a program that can be implemented at home.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.17 no.7
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• pp.459-466
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• 2016

This study examined the effects of robot-assisted therapy on the motor and functional recovery of the lower limbs in 53 subacute stroke patients. Robot-assisted therapy was performed using Lokomat? (Hocoma AG, Zurich, Switzerland) for thirty minutes per day, five times a week for four weeks. The outcome measures used were the Fugl-Meyer assessment, Motricity index(MI), Functional ambulation category(FAC), Berg balance scale(BBS) for gait function and balance ability, 10m walking test, K-Modified Barthel Index(K-MBI) for the activities of daily living and Mini mental state examination (MMSE), and Beck's depression inventory(BDI) for depression. All patients recruited underwent these evaluations before and after the four week robot-assisted therapy. For the evaluation, the somatosensory evoked potentials were used to assess the functional recovery. Robot-assisted therapy on the lower limb after subacute stroke showed improvement in motor strength, gait function, and the activities of daily living. All changes in terms of MI, FAC, BBS, and K-MBI exhibited a statistically significant difference after the four weeks robot-assisted therapy. The somatosensory evoked potential result showed a correlation with the MI and K-MBI. Robot-assisted therapy is believed to facilitate the motor and functional recovery of the lower limb in subacute stroke patients.

• Information and Communications Magazine
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• v.32 no.1
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• pp.85-95
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• 2014

정보기술(Information technology, IT)의 급속한 발전에 따라 다양한 분야에서 IT 적용 기술이 개발되고 있다. 그 중에서도, 사람에게 도움을 주는 Health IT는 IT를 가장 활발하게 응용하고 있는 분야이다. 본고에서는 사회적 약자를 위한 재활보조기술, 스포츠를 적용한 스포츠 Health 기술 및 새로운 형태의 구동 기술을 소개하고자 한다. 인간의 감각 및 운동 정보를 정량적으로 측정하는 센서 기술부터 스포츠 전문 선수의 빠른 움직임까지 분석할 수 있는 스포츠 동작 분석 기술, 및 수소를 이용한 신개념 구동 기술 등은 Health IT를 이루고 있는 핵심 요소기술이다. 이러한 요소 기술이 어떻게 응용되어 Health IT 분야를 이루는지를 국내 연구 사례를 통하여 알아보고자 한다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society for Emotion and Sensibility Conference
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• 1999.11a
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• pp.379-382
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• 1999

본 논문에서는 촉각의 효과적인 제시를 위한 하나의 보조수단으로 진동의 제시를 상정하고, 이를 위한 사전작업으로 진동에 따른 촉감의 변화를 파악하고자 하였다. 이를 위하여 진동 제시 장치를 제작하였고, 진동에 의한 촉감의 효율적인 평가를 위하여 손가락을 제외한 다른 경로로의 진동 전달 및 소음 전달을 차단하고자 하였다. 또한, 진동과 관련된 물리량으로 주파수와 진폭을 결정하였으며 이를 정량화 하였다. 본 연구의 목적이 진동에 의한 촉감의 미세조정과 관련된 것임을 고려하여 주관 평가 시 진동의 제시는 각 주파수별로 진동에 의한 촉감의 변화가 발생하는 기준 진폭으로 하였다. 주관 평과 결과, 주파수가 증가할수록 더 매끄럽게 느끼며 그 감각이 분명해 짐을 확인할 수 있었다.