• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.11 no.11
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• pp.185-193
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• 2011

There is no exact standard of detecting pulmonary tuberculosis(TB) in digital image of simple chest radiography. In this study, I experimented on the principal components analysis(PCA) algorithm in the past and suggested six other parameters as identification of TB lesions. The purpose of this study was to develop and test computer aided diagnosis(detection) method for the detection and measurement of pulmonary abnormalities on digital chest radiography. It showed comparatively low recognition diagnosis rate using PCA method, however, six kinds of texture features parameters algorithm showed similar or higher diagnosis rates of pulmonary disease than that of the clinical radiologists. Proposed algorithms using computer-aided of texture analysis can distinguish between areas of abnormality in the chest digital images, differentiate lesions having pulmonary disease. The method could be useful tool for classifying and measuring chest lesions, it would play a major role in radiologist's diagnosis of disease so as to help in pre-reading diagnosis and prevention of pulmonary tuberculosis.

• Journal of radiological science and technology
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• v.37 no.2
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• pp.85-91
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• 2014

The purpose of this study is evaluated scatter radiation in digital radiological condition by using photo-stimulated luminescence (BaFBr:$Eu^{2+}$). Experiment condition changed kVp (from 50 kVp to 120 kVp), filed size (from $4{\times}4cm^2$ to $26{\times}26cm^2$) and phantom thickness (from 1 cm to 15 cm). This method was analysed ImageJ and characteristic curve of CR. This results was scatter radiation to primary radiation ratio increased from 50 kVp to 70 kVp, and it was fixed at over 80 kVp. The scatter radiation to primary radiation ratio are increased according to increasing the ratio of field size. Scatter radiation is also increased by increasing the phantom thickness.

• Journal of radiological science and technology
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• v.42 no.1
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• pp.25-30
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• 2019

Whole Spine Scanography (WSS) using the Digital Radiography (DR) system is an examination that requires whole body X-ray exposure, which involves more exposure to radiation for patients than other general radiographies. This can affect the occurrence of breast cancer. This research measured radiation dose when breasts were shield and not shield using the Auto Exposure Control (AEC) mode. The radiation dose without a shield was 1.540 mGy, and that using a collimator was measured 0.506 mGy. Moreover, 0.733 mGy was measured when 1 shield (0.3 mm) was used, and $0.523{\mu}Gy$ when 5 of them (1.5 mm) were used. The results showed that the radiation dose with 5 shields and the radiation dose with a collimator were similar. Moreover, 0.233 mGy was measured when 8 shields (2.4 mm) were used. The standard deviation were 0.081 when using collimator and 0.014 when 5 shields were used. Also, when 8 shields were used, it was found to be 0.002. Most patients who go under a scoliosis test are children or young people who are highly sensitive to radiation. In the research results, the case where the organs sensitive to radiation, women's breasts, were shielded showed more distinct differences compared to without shields. It is considered that using shields can provide more constant shield than using a collimator and lower the risk of breast cancer caused by exposure to radiation.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2004.07d
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• pp.2634-2636
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• 2004

다목적실용위성2호의 위성 본체시스템에는 지상과 연락을 담당하는 주 컴퓨터인 OBC, 위성의 자세를 제어를 위한 원격구동장치인 RDU 그리고 위성의 전원분배를 제어장치인 ECU인 3개의 동일 프로세서(386)가 탑재되어 각 담당 임무를 수행하는 분산형 구조를 갖고 있다. 각 프로세서는 EEPROM과 SRAM 데이터 메모리를 갖고 있는데 전원 리셋이 일어나면 모든 프로그램은 EEPROM에서 SRAM으로 복사되어 운영 프로그램이 실행하도록 되어 있다. 그러나 SRAM은 우주환경에서 위성체는 방사선에 노출되어 손상을 입을 때 SEU이 발생되어 정보가 왜곡되거나 상실되는 문제를 갖고 있다. 그러므로 본 논문에서는 변형된 해밍코드 기법을 이용하여 데이터를 수신하는 곳에서 에러를 검출 및 수정하는 디지털 회로 설계방법을 기술하고자 한다.

• Proceedings of the Korea Contents Association Conference
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• 2016.05a
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• pp.141-142
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• 2016

의료 기관에서 정확한 진단하기 위해 아날로그 시스템인 Film System보다 Digital System을 선호하고, 장비의 설치 또한 Digital System으로 많이 보급이 되고 있다. 장비가 많이 보급이 되었지만 현재 장비에 대한 안전관리나 품질관리는 미흡하다고 할 수 있다.이에 본 연구는 Digital System의 품질관리의 중요성을 알리고, 품질관리의 항목을 설정하여, 기준 값을 제시하고자 3개월 동안 SNR, MTF, DQE를 측정한 결과 다음과 같이 나타났다. 1달은 SNR 4.02, MTF 50% 4.6lp/mm, DQE는1.4로 측정이 되었다. 3주후 SNR은 3.55, MTF 50% 3.0lp/mm, DQE는 0.7로 나타났다. 3개월 뒤 SNR은 3.45, MTF 50% 2.1lp/mm, DQE는 0.5로 나타났다. 시간이 지나갈수록 영상의 디지털영상의 물리적 평가들이 저하되는 것으로 나타났다. 시간이 지나감에 따라 의료영상이 저하됨에 따라 안전관리 뿐만 아니라 영상의 품질관리도 같이 이루어져야 할 것이다.

• Journal of radiological science and technology
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• v.28 no.2
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• pp.111-115
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• 2005

The quality of image from the system that creates medical images by using X-ray depends on the various different reasons such as the X-ray generator, the subject and the image transmission medium. In other words, thereare various factors existing that can influence on the quality of image from the moment when the X-ray is generated and until the final image is created. Therefore, the operator who creates images at the clinical site should make continuous evaluation and observation from the final image. There are various methods of evaluating the medical images, but it is assumed that the MTF measurement method can be suitable for measuring actual or effective resolution. So in this study, the MTF measurement method by using X-ray film has been avoided and the MTF features according to the deterioration of the X-ray system have been measured by using the software (the program used Borland C++ builder software and LEAD tools software) that can measure the MTF of the digital medical images. As the result of this measurement, it has been found out through the MTF graph that the resolution and sharpness from the old x-ray generator with a many years of using and many numbers of times of using were deteriorated for the quality of image comparing to those from the new system. Also a simple and easy measurement method for the MTF from the digital medical images can be obtained in this study.

• Journal of radiological science and technology
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• v.40 no.3
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• pp.433-441
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• 2017

The 3D printing selective laser sintering (SLS) and stereo lithography apparatus (SLA) method used for bone model production has good precision and resolution, but the printers are expensive and need professional knowledge for operation. The program that converts computed tomography digital imaging and communications in medicine (DICOM) file into STL (stereolithography) file is also expensive so requesting 3D printing companies takes a lot of time and cost, which is why they are not generally utilized in surgery. To produce bone models of fractured patients, the use of 3D imaging conversion program and 3D printing system should be convenient, and the cost of device and operation should be low. Besides, they should be able to produce big size bone models for application to surgery. Therefore, by using an fused deposition modeling (FDM) method 3D printer that uses thermoplastic materials such as DICOM Viewer OsiriX and plastic wires, this study developed 3D printing system for Fracture surgery Patients customized bone model production for many clinics to use for surgery of fracture patients by universalizing with no limit in printing sizes and low maintenance and production cost. It is expected to be widely applied to the overall areas of orthopedics' education, research and clinic. It is also expected to be conveniently used in not only university hospitals but also regular general hospitals.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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• v.6 no.6
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• pp.455-464
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• 2012

This study suggested evaluation of approximately exposure to low-dose ionization radiation from medical images using a computed radiography (CR) system in standard X-ray examination and experimental model can compare diagnostic reference level (DRL) will suggest on optimization condition of guard about medical radiation of low dose space. Entrance surface dose (ESD) cross-measuring by standard dosimeter and optically stimulated luminescence dosimeters (OSLDs) in experiment condition about tube voltage and current of X-ray generator. Also, Hounsfield unit (HU) scale measured about each experiment condition in CR system and after character relationship table and graph tabulate about ESD and HU scale, approximately radiation dose about head, neck, thoracic, abdomen, and pelvis draw a measurement. In result measuring head, neck, thoracic, abdomen, and pelvis, average of ESD is 2.10, 2.01, 1.13, 2.97, and 1.95 mGy, respectively. HU scale is $3,276{\pm}3.72$, $3,217{\pm}2.93$, $2,768{\pm}3.13$, $3,782{\pm}5.19$, and $2,318{\pm}4.64$, respectively, in CR image. At this moment, using characteristic relationship table and graph, ESD measured approximately 2.16, 2.06, 1.19, 3.05, and 2.07 mGy, respectively. Average error of measuring value and ESD measured approximately smaller than 3%, this have credibility cover all the bases radiology area of measurement 5%. In its final analysis, this study suggest new experimental model approximately can assess radiation dose of patient in standard X-ray examination and can apply to CR examination, digital radiography and even film-cassette system.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Broadcast Engineers Conference
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• 2011.07a
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• pp.143-147
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• 2011

3월11일 오후 2시46분경 일본 동북지역을 중심으로 M. 9.0 규모의 동일본대지진이 발생해 수많은 희생자가 나왔다. 지진발생 후 쓰나미가 일어나 방사선이 대량으로 유출되는 등 일본사상 최대의 국가적인 복합재난이 일어났다. 그럼에도 불구하고, 일본인들이 침착함을 잃지 않은 시민의식에 대해 세계 시민들은 극찬을 아끼지 않았다. 우리나라도 국가적으로는 대형 재난발생 시를 대비하여 행정안전부, 방송통신위원회, 소방방재청, 기상청, KBS, 재난전문가 등으로 구성된 가칭 "긴급재난방송협의회" 같은 것을 구성하여 긴밀하게 재난정보를 교환하는 유기적인 협력체제구성이 필요하다. 또, 나아가서는 이들 관련 부서에서는 재난방송 전담관을 두어 재난방송에 적극적으로 대처하여야 할 것으로 본다. 정부도 KBS에 대해 대폭적인 지원을 아끼지 않아야 하겠지만, KBS 또한 지금까지의 대응 자세에서 벗어나 "재난방송의 선진화"를 위해 재난방송시스템을 새로 구축해야 할 것이다. 마지막으로 KBS는 NHK의 지상파방송과 같이 KBS 위상에 걸 맞는 재난방송시스템을 구축하는 한편, 디지털시대에 있어서의 뉴 미디어를 이용하여 DMB나 스마트 폰, SNS 등을 이용한 각종 재난경보체제를 선도해야 할 재난주관방송사로서의 의무가 있다. 그것이 곧 공영방송의 본연의 임무이자 국민의 생명과 재산을 지키는데 최선을 다하는 길이다.

• Journal of radiological science and technology
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• v.35 no.2
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• pp.109-117
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• 2012

The purpose of this work was to evaluate an amorphous silicon cesium iodide based indirect flat-panel detector (FPD) in terms of their modulation transfer function (MTF), Wiener spectrum (WS, or noise power spectrum, NPS), and detective quantum efficiency (DQE). Measurements were made on flat-panel detector using the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) defined RQA3, RQA5, RQA7, and RQA9 radiographic technique. The MTFs of the systems were measured using an edge method. The WS(NPS) of the systems were determined for a range of exposure levels by two-dimensional (2D). Fourier analysis of uniformly exposed radiographs. The DQEs were assessed from the measured MTF, WS(NPS), exposure, and estimated ideal signal-to-noise ratios. Characteristic curve in the RQA3 showed difference in the characteristic curve from RQA5, RQA7, RQA9. MTFs were not differences according to x-ray beam quality. WS(NPS) was reduced with increasing dose, and RQA 3, RQA5, RQA7, RQA9 as the order is reduced. DQE represented the best in the 1mR, RQA 3, RQA5, RQA7, RQA9 decrease in the order. The physical imaging characteristics of FPD may also differ from input beam quality. This study gives an initial motivation that the physical imaging characteristics of FPD is an important issue for the right use of digital radiography system.