• Proceedings of the Korea Contents Association Conference
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• 2010.05a
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• pp.594-600
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• 2010

As senile diseases increase with the aged increasing rapidly in an aging society, implementation of the aged long-term care insurance have an effect on the aged care and treatment. Though a decrease in prevalence rate can reduce social costs, the significance of that is overlooked. Especially, a program for a slight Alzheimer's disease and senile demetia in the spot of care facilities and welfare organs is nothing or a few programs which use only fragmentary techniques. So, In this paper, we propose a five-senses stimulation program for preventing senile dementia disease. It includes twenty processes stimulating five senses through proper harmony of senile dementia disease prevention techniques - hand exercises(sense of touch), remembrance therapy(sense of sight), cure recreation(sense of taste), music therapy(sense of hearing), gardening remedy(sense of smell).

• 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 Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.16 no.1
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• pp.445-452
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• 2015

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a neuromodulatory technique that delivers a low-intensity direct current to the cortical areas, thereby facilitating or inhibiting spontaneous neuronal activity. This study was designed to examine the changes in various sensory functions after tDCS. A single-center, single-blinded, randomized trial was conducted to determine the effect of a single session (August 4 to August 29) of tDCS with the current perception threshold (CPT) in 50 healthy volunteers. Nerve conduction studies (NCS) were performed in relation to the median sensory and motor nerves on the dominant hand to discriminate peripheral nerve lesions. The subjects received anodal tDCS with 1mA for 15 minutes under two different conditions, with 25 subjects in each group. The conditions were as follows: tDCS on the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) and sham tDCS on DLPFC. The parameters of the CPT was recorded with a Neurometer$^{(R)}$ at frequencies of 2000, 250 and 5 Hz in the dominant index finger to assess the tactile sense, fast pain and slow pain, respectively. In the test to measure the CPT values of the DLPFC in the anodal tDCS group, the values increased significantly in all of 250 and 5 Hz. All CPT values decreased for the sham tDCS. These results showed that DLPFC anodal tDCS can modulate the sensory perception and pain thresholds in healthy adult volunteers. This study suggests that tDCS may be a useful strategy for treating central neurogenic pain in rehabilitation medicine.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.19 no.6
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• pp.715-721
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• 2018

This study examined energy saving and elevating the worker's neuro energy (comfort, concentration, physical, and psychological stability) by compensating for the unpleasant tactile sensation to stimulate auditory and olfactory senses and reduce energy consumption. The experiment was conducted in an environment test room under the test conditions of temperature $25[^{\circ}C]$, relative humidity 50[RH%], illumination 1,000[lux] and air current speed 0.02[m/sec] by stimulating the auditory senses with a 1/f change in rhythm and the olfactory senses with an aroma scent. The experiment utilized the method of EEG, which evaluates human body's psychological status via tactile means, and the method of the vibra image, which evaluates the learning abilities, HRV and human body's psychological status via non-tactile means. The subjects were selected as eight university students (four males and four females) in their 20s, the type that have high relative ${\alpha}$(8~13[Hz]) activation in occipital lobe, which brings the highest level of mind stability and concentration, who had no difficulty in physical activities. The subjects' posture and physical activity was fixed to 1met - when the subjects are seated and relaxing in a comfortable environment - and their clothes condition was standardized as 0.7clo. As a result, the sentimental and psychological stability and concentration were the highest in the multisensory stimulation of jasmine scent and change rhythm of an a=1.106 sound source. In addition, under this condition, the relative $M{\alpha}$ and relative $M{\beta}$ increased by 70.49[%] and 89.72[%], respectively; the HRT decreased by 39.09[%]; and the fatigue and tension/anxiety decreased by 36.85[%] and 15.54[%], respectively.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• v.32 no.3
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• pp.319-328
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• 2007

The purpose of this study was to quantitatively assess treatment effect of physical therapy on experimentally-induced masseter muscle fatigue by two parameters of muscle stiffness and elasticity. Three physical therapeutic modalities inducing electroacupunture stimulation therapy(EAST), Microwave diathermy and low-level laser therapy(LLLT) were compared. 10 healthy volunteers with normal occlusion (mean age of $26.3{\pm}1.16$ years, M:F=1:1) were participated in this study. All subjects were asked to chew gum on the right side until they felt pain(more and VAS 5 (0 to 10)) and their masseter muscles were examined with a tactile sensor in order to evaluate changes of stiffness and elasticity according to gum chewing and three physical therapeutic modalities. Subjective discomfort or pain was self-estimated by VAS as well. Unilateral gum chewing increased stiffness and decreased elasticity only on the chewing side but VAS increased on the both sides(p<0.05). EAST or Microwave diathermy greatly decreased stiffness and VAS and increased elasticity(p<0.05) but LLLT did not exhibit significant difference. From the results of this study, it is concluded that both EAST and Microwave diathermy have favorable effect on stiffness and elasticity of muscles and pain relief while effect of LLLT is not reliable. In addition, experimental unilateral gum chewing compromises stiffness and elasticity of masseter muscles only the chewing side while subjective discomfort or pain can be felt on the both sides.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering
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• v.32 no.10
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• pp.845-850
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• 2015

This study was designed to investigate the feasibility of utilizing an adaptation for selective elicitation of tactile sensations by means of transcutaneous electrical stimulation. We conducted the first experiment to investigate how the stimulation frequency affected the adaptation. Twenty healthy subjects participated in the second experiment to confirm our proposal that the perception intensity of the low-frequency vibration can be enhanced after a high-frequency adaptation, and vice versa. It was found that (1) a low-frequency stimulation did not adapt the nerve afferents responsible for the high-frequency vibration, (2) a high-frequency stimulation affected the nerve afferents responsible for the low-frequency vibration, but adapted to the pressure sensation more intensely, and (3) more than 62% of the subjects reported a more clear selective sensation after the adaptation had lessened or depressed the unwanted sensation. The observations showed that adaptation of the nerve afferent could be utilized for selective elicitation of tactile sensations.

• Journal of the Korean Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology
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• v.2 no.1
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• pp.59-70
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• 2004

The purpose of this study were to determine the changes between pre, during, intermed, post of each two groups of 16 persons and to compare the effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation(TENS) at shenmen of auricular point on experimental pressure pain and tactile threshold measured at both ulnar styloid process and medial malleoli. Sixteen healthy adult men and women, aged 20 to 28 years, were assigned randomly to eight of one groups. Control group received TENS to exception of auricular point. Experimental group received TENS to shenmen of auricular point. Experimental pressure pain and tactile pain threshold at the both ulnar styloid process and medial malleoli was determined with algometer and von frey filament before 10 minute, during 10 minute, intermediate and post 30 min of treatment. In pressure pain and tactile threshold showed a statistically significant increase(p<0.05) ipsilateral and contralateral of treatment group. These results suggest that TENS at shenmen of auricular point has the capability to higher pressure pain and tactile threshold in whole body.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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• v.9 no.1
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• pp.820-823
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• 2005

개인의 경험을 통해 얻어지는 외부의 물리적 자극에 대한 복합적인 감성을 분석하여 공학적으로 처리함으로서 인간의 보다 편리하고 안락한 생활을 영위하도록 하는 연구가 진행되고 있다. 색채는 아동의 감성과 성격을 이해할 수 있는 중요한 요소이다. 또한 아동은 자신의 심리 상태나 갈등을 그리기나 낙서 등의 작업을 통해서 아동의 감성을 무의식적으로 표출하는 경우가 많다. 따라서 아동이 선호하는 색채를 통해 아동의 감성상태를 파악할 수 있다. 본 논문에서는 인간의 오감 즉, 시각, 청각, 후각, 미각, 촉각 중에서 시각(색채)에 따른 감성 상태를 파악하기 위하여 아동이 그린 그림의 색채를 분석한다. 그리고 퍼지 논리와 퍼지 추론 규칙을 적용하여 감성 상태를 파악하는 방법을 제안한다. 제안된 감성 처리 방법을 알슈울러와 해트윅(Alschuler and Hattwick)과 박재명의 색채에 따른 감성 상태에 적용한 결과, 제안된 감성 처리 방법이 효율적인 것을 확인하였다.

• Proceedings of the Korea Information Processing Society Conference
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• 2015.10a
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• pp.1765-1768
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• 2015

3D 디스플레이 기술이 발달함에 따라 3 차원 공간에서의 뇌-컴퓨터 인터랙션 기술에 대한 관심이 높아지고 있다. 3D 디스플레이 기술은 사용자에게 실재감과 몰입감을 부여하여 특정 태스크를 수행할 때 사용자 태스크 퍼포먼스를 향상시킬 수 있다. 이와 같은 3D 입체감이 주는 긍정적 효과에 대한 연구는 교육, 주의력 향상, 엔터테인먼트를 목적으로 하는 뇌-컴퓨터 인터랙션 분야에서도 활발히 이루어지고 있다. 뇌-컴퓨터 인터랙션을 구성하는 뇌파성분에는 시각, 청각, 촉각 유발지속전위, 사건유발전위, 사건관련 동기/비동기화 성분, 느린 피질전위 등이 있다. 이 중 시유발 지속전위를 이용한 뇌-컴퓨터 인터랙션 기술은 오브젝트 콘트롤을 위한 사전훈련이 거의 요구되지 않으며 높은 정보전달율을 가지는 것을 특정으로 하기 때문에 최근 널리 사용되고 있다. 그러나 저주파수 대역의 명멸자극이 유발하는 피로감으로 인해 사용시간이 제한적인 한계점이 있다. 따라서, 본고에서는 유발뇌파의 일종인 시유발지속전위를 이용한 뇌-컴퓨터 인터랙션 기술을 소개하고 3D 홀로그램 인터랙션 수행 시 피로감을 최소화할 수 있는 방안에 대해 논의 하고자 한다.

• Proceedings of the Korea Information Processing Society Conference
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• 2023.11a
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• pp.988-989
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• 2023

본 논문에서는 발달장애 아동의 교육 및 치료에 있어서 감각, 인지훈련을 효과적으로 할 수 있는 웨어러블 기기 및 연동앱을 제시한다. 이를 위해 임베디드 하드웨어를 개발하고 이와 연동할 수 있는 앱, 앱 내 게이미피케이컨텐츠, 학습 내용 및 결과 리포트를 개발했다. 발달장애 아동의 특성을 고려한 하드웨어는 유아 친화적 디자인으로 설계해 아동이 쉽게 착용 가능하며, 주의집중을 위한 감각 훈련을 집중적으로 할 수 있도록 시각, 촉각 등의 자극 촉구 행동을 유도하며, 반복적 교육으로 인한 개선 효과를 제공한다. 개발한 기기 및 연동앱을 직접 교육현장에 적용해봄으로써 주의집중과 저작능력 향상을 위한 센터에서의 지속적인 실사용 가능성을 제고했다.