• Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
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• v.33 no.4
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• pp.260-268
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• 2017

Purpose: Manufacturing with AM (Additive manufacturing) technique has many advantages; but, due to insufficient study in the area, it is not being widely used in the general clinic. In this study, differences of flexural strength among various materials of 3 unit fixed dental prosthesis were analyzed. Materials and Methods: A metal jig for specimens that had a 3-unit-fixed dental prosthesis figure were fabricated. The jigs were made appropriately to the specifications of the specimens. Three different kinds of materials of specimens which were NC (mathacrylic esther based), DP-1 (Bisphenol A epoxy acrylate type oligomer based), and DT-1 (urethane acrylate based) were printed with DLP machine. Five specimens for each kind of material were printed with an angle of $30^{\circ}$ from the horizontal surface. The specimens were placed on the jig and the flexural strength was measured and recorded using Universal testing machine. The recorded data was analyzed in SPSS using One-way ANOVA and Tukey HSD to determine the significance of the differences of flexural strength among the groups. Results: The flexural strengths of each group were the followings: NC, $1119{\pm}305$ N; DP-1, $619{\pm}150$ N; DT-1, $413{\pm}65N$. Using One-way ANOVA and Tukey Honestly Significant Difference test, significant difference was found between NC and the other groups (P < 0.05), but there was no significant difference between DP-1 and DT-1 (P > 0.05). Conclusion: Higher flexural strength was shown in 3-unit-fixed dental prosthesis that were 3D printed using a DLP machine with NC material.

• The Journal of Korean Institute for Practical Engineering Education
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• v.3 no.1
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• pp.200-205
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• 2011

This research is first to analyze an electomygram reaction of the lower limbs among the muscles used during a back-round kicking of Taekwondo, second to analyze the relationship between the muscles of the kicking limb and those of the supporting limb, third to compare EMG activity of expert with novice. Measured muscles are as follows; rectus fermoris which control flexion and stretching of femora and knee joints, vastus medialis and vastus lateralis, which control flexion and stretching of legs, and biceps fermoris, which control stretching of femora, bending of knee joints and abduction of the crus. The electomygram reaction of all these selected muscles were analyzed. Three kicks were performed, and electomygram of each of kicks were measured. Then, electomygram reaction of the best kick was used for electomygram analysis.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Broadcast Engineers Conference
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• 2014.11a
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• pp.240-241
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• 2014

3D 입체영상 변환 기술은 콘텐츠 확보의 측면에서 그 중요성이 대두되고 있다. 하지만 입체변환 기술은 매 프레임마다 모두 수작업을 거치기 때문에 다수의 인력과 오랜 작업 시간이 필요하여 생산성 문제가 발생하고 있다. 그 중 깊이영상의 외곽선을 벡터 곡선으로 그리는 작업이 수작업을 통해 이루어지고 있으며 오랜 작업시간이 걸리게 한다. 본 논문에서는 기존의 입체영상 변환 과정의 자동화율을 높이기 위한 깊이영상 양자화 및 베지어 곡선 생성 방법을 제안한다. 연속적인 깊이값을 갖는 깊이영상을 입력으로 받아 선형 또는 비선형 기반의 양자화 방법을 이용하여 깊이영상을 양자화 한다. 이 때 경계부분에 발생하는 페더를 제거하여 양자화 깊이영상의 경계를 보정한다. 양자화 깊이영상에서 같은 깊이를 잇는 등심선을 생성하고 방향 변화가 큰 지점인 굴곡점들을 추출하여 등심선을 다수의 곡선으로 구분한다. 각 곡선의 양 끝의 굴곡점과 그 사이의 중간점을 이용하여 3차 베지어 곡선의 제어 포인트를 계산한다. 같은 수행 단계를 모든 등심선에 적용하여 사용자가 미세보정하기 쉬운 3차 베지어 곡선들을 생성한다. 실험 결과를 통해 제안하는 기법의 우수성을 확인하였다.

• Journal of the Korean Institute of Intelligent Systems
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• v.15 no.3
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• pp.330-336
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• 2005

Existing Bayesian update method using ultrasonic sensors only for mobile robot map building has a problem of the quality of map being degraded in the wall with irregularity, which is caused by the wide beam distribution. For improving this problem, an infrared sensors aided map building method is presented in this paper. Information of obstacle at each region in ultrasonic sensor beam is acquired using the infrared sensors and the information is used to get the confidence of ultrasonic sensor information via fuzzy inference system and genetic algorithm. Combining the resulting confidence with the result of Bayesian update method, an improve map is constructed. The proposed method showed good results in the simulations and experiments.

• Polymer(Korea)
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• v.27 no.2
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• pp.120-128
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• 2003

The effects of catalyst, accelerator and blend composition on the cure behavior of unsaturated polyester resin (UPE), vinyl ester resin (VE) and their blends were studied using differential scanning calorimetry(DSC). The DSC thermograms strongly depend on each variable. The result shows that the small exothermic peak at 115$^{\circ}C$ is due mainly to the UPE component in the UPE/VE blends and the large one at 134~138 $^{\circ}C$ is due mainly to the VE component. The results also indicate that the change of the DSC thermogram measured after each blend was exposed to high temperature 18$0^{\circ}C$ and the fast curing conditions of a few tens seconds provide useful information on understanding the thermal processing of a blend at high speed. The measurements of resin flow time represent that there are three distinct stages of cure in the UPE/VE blends: induction, transition and macro-gelation stages, as similarly reported for UPE by others earlier. The thermal stability and flexural properties of the cured UPE are significantly improved by blending it with the VE, depending on the composition.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.24 no.5
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• pp.97-104
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• 2007

목적 : 요통 환자에서 Modified-Modified Schober Test (MMST)와 관절 운동 범위를 비교하여 시각 통증 등급 평가에 있어서 타당도의 우위를 추정하여 보고자 하였다. 방법 : 요통으로 입원한 31명의 환자들을 대상으로 MMST, 관절 운동 범위 및 시각 통증 등급을 주 3회씩 입원 기간 동안 측정하였다. 각 측정 방법의 시행 순서는 무작위로 선택되었으며, 환자들은 맨발로 환자복을 입은 채 측정하였다. 결과 : 각 자료의 상관성을 분석하기 위하여 피어슨 상관계수가 사용되었다. 요추의 MMST 측정값(r=-0.61 ; 99%CI)이 요추의 신전 및 굴곡의 관절 운동 범위 측정값보다 시각 통증 등급에 통계적으로 의미 있게 나타났다. 또한 요추의 MMST 측정값(r= -0.77 ; 99%CI)은 요추의 신전 관절 운동 범위 측정값보다 요추의 굴곡 관절 운동 범위 측정값과 통계적으로 의미 있게 나타났다. 결론 : 이상의 결과를 통하여 요통 환자의 평가에 있어서 MMST가 관절 운동 범위보다 높은 타당도를 가지는 것으로 추정된다.

• Composites Research
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• v.17 no.6
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• pp.28-36
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• 2004

Micro-tow deformation during forming of PVC foam-fabric composite sandwich structure is investigated to find out the correlation between forming condition and material deformation. The foams used in this research are PVC foams which have 4 different densities and the fabric composite is Carbon/epoxy prepreg which is plain weave (3k) as a skin material. Tow parameters such as crimp angle and tow amplitude are measured using microscope and a proper image tool and are compared with each other. In order to find out the effect of foam deformation during forming on tow deformation the compressive tests of foams are performed in three different environmental temperatures ($25^{\circ}C$, $80{\circ}C$, $125^{\circ}C$). The microscopic observation results show that the micro tow deformations are quite different from each other with respect to the foam density and forming pressure.

• Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
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• v.35 no.11
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• pp.1391-1398
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• 2011

Biomechanical analysis of arm motion during steering was performed using a motion analysis technique. Three-dimensional position data for each part of arm are fed into an interactive model combining a musculoskeletal arm model and the mechanical steering system to calculate joint angles and torques using inverse kinematic and dynamic analyses, respectively. The analysis shows that elbow pronation/supination, wrist flexion/extension, shoulder adduction/abduction, and shoulder flexion/extension have significant magnitudes. Sensitivity analysis of the arm joint motion with respect to seating posture and steering wheel configuration is carried out to investigate the qualitative influence of the seating posture and driver's seat configuration on the steering behavior.

• Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
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• v.56 no.6
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• pp.484-490
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• 2021

Purpose: A rheumatoid forefoot deformity includes severe hallux valgus and claw toe of the four lateral toes. The authors intended to analyze the mid-term results of the modified Hoffman procedure for a rheumatoid forefoot deformity. Materials and Methods: Twenty-two feet of eighteen patients were followed up for more than two years after the modified Hoffman procedure. The mean age was 54.7 years, and the mean follow-up period was three years and four months. Clinically visual analogue scale (VAS) and American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) MP-IP score were analyzed preoperatively and postoperatively. The postoperative complications, the satisfaction of patients, and the presence of plantar callosity were also analyzed. Radiographically, the hallux valgus angle, the 1st intermetatarsal angle, the 1st interphalangeal angle, the 1st interphalangeal joint arthritic change after the operation, and the dorsiflexion angle and the time to union of the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint were analyzed. Results: Clinically, the VAS and AOFAS score were respectively improved from 7.1 points and 30.3 points preoperatively to 1.5 points and 83.1 points postoperatively (p<0.001). All patients were satisfied with the results. Plantar callosity disappeared in all cases. Radiographically, the mean hallux valgus angle, the 1st intermetatarsal angle, and the 1st interphalangeal angle changed from 52.8°, 13.3°, and 7.5° preoperatively to 16.2°, 8.7°, and 14.6° postoperatively (p<0.001). The mean dorsiflexion angle of the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint was 17.2° postoperatively. The mean time to radiographic union of the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint was 11.1 weeks. There were two cock-up deformities of the lesser toe, one wound problem, and two hallux interphalangeal joint arthritis as a complication. There were no cases of nonunion of the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint. Conclusion: The modified Hoffman procedure appears to be a safe and satisfactory procedure for a rheumatoid forefoot deformity.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.13 no.9
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• pp.3991-3998
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• 2012

The aim of this study was to effect of muscle activity on muscle architectural of medial gastrocnemius in chronic stroke patient based on ankle joint degree. The subjects of this study were 10 chronic stroke patients modified Ashworth scale(MAS) 2. Ultrasonographic and dynamometer was measured during resting and maximum voluntary isometric contraction(MVIC) on muscle thickness, pennation angle, fascicle length, MVIC. Result from analysis showed that muscle thickness was thinner in the paretic side than in the non-paretic side(p<.001) and the more plantarflexion increased, the thinner muscle thickness became. And at the time of resting rather than of MVIC significant(p<.001). Result from analysis showed that penneation angle was smaller in the paretic side than in the non-paretic side(p<.001) and the more plantarflexion increased, the larger pennation became. And at the time of resting rather than of MVIC significant(p<.001). Result from analysis showed that fascicle was shorter in the paretic side than in the non-paretic side(p<.001) and the more plantarflexion increased, the shorter fascicle length became. And at the time of resting rather than of MVIC significant(p<.001). The results of this study showed that effect of muscle activity on muscle architectural of medial gastrocnemius in chronic stroke patient based on ankle joint degree. Therefore, Ultrasonographic evaluation of chronic stroke patients according ankle joint degree and muscle activity in the clinical diagnosis and therapy is considered a very useful data.