• Journal of Broadcast Engineering
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• v.13 no.5
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• pp.685-695
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• 2008

This paper presents a method to segment the object of interest from a set of multi-view images with minimal user interaction. Specifically, after the user segments an initial image, we first estimate the transformations between foreground and background of the segmented image and the neighboring image, respectively. From these transformations, we obtain regions in the neighboring image that respectively correspond to the foreground and the background of the segmented image. We are then able to segment the neighboring image based on these regions, and iterate this process to segment the whole image set. Transformation of foregrounds are estimated by feature-based registration with free-form deformation, while transformation of backgrounds are estimated by homography constrained to affine transformation. Here, both are based on correspondence point pairs. Segmentation is done by estimating pixel color distributions and defining a shape prior based on the obtained foreground and background regions and applying them to a Markov random field (MRF) energy minimization framework for image segmentation. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method.

• Science of Emotion and Sensibility
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• v.20 no.1
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• pp.17-30
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• 2017

Lots of interdisciplinary studies for fusion of high technologes and the other areas of research had been tried in these days. In sports training area, high technologies like a vital sign sensor or an accelerometer were adopted as training tools to improve the performance of the sports players. The purpose of this study is finding the proper locations on the human body for attaching the motion sensors in order to develop a smart sportswear which could be helpful in training players. The rowing was selected as a subject sport as lots of movements of the joint on human body could be seen in rowing motions. The players of rowing could be devided into two weight divisions, the lightweight and the heavyweight. In this study, the change rates of distance between markers on human skin as the players moved were took on the back, the elbow, the hip and the knee area on human body by 3D motion capturing system. The distances between markers and the differences between the lightweight and heavyweight were analyzed. Finally, this study provided the guide lines for designing a motion sensing smart sportswear.

• Bulletin of the Society of Naval Architects of Korea
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• v.27 no.4
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• pp.58-66
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• 1990

A series of test was performed measuring the failure strength and failure mode of Gr/Pi, $[0^{\circ}/45^{\circ}/90^{\circ}/-45^{\circ}]_s$ laminate containing a single pin loaded hole. The finite element method is applied to calculate the stress distribution in the laminates, then the failure load and the failure mode were predicted by means of the characteristic length. 12 different geometric variations were developed to analyze the effects of the ratio of specimen width to hole diameter (W/d) and ratio of edge distance to hole diameter (L/d). X-Ray of NDE methods were utilized in finding out the initial defects, damage and the fracture mechanism, and SEM(Scanning Electron Microscopes) was used the evaluation of the fracture mechanism and crack propagation around hole under tension pin loading. $[0^{\circ}/45^{\circ}/90^{\circ}/-45^{\circ}]_s$ laminate are found to be most sensitive to W/d but not so influenced by L/d. The failure mode and tensile strength predicted by the model show agreement with experiment data for pin loading bolted jointed test except range of $L/d{\leqq}3$.

• Composites Research
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• v.33 no.3
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• pp.125-132
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• 2020

The polymerization shrinkage behavior of dimethacrylate-based composite (Clearfil AP-X, Kuraray) and silorane-based composite (Filtek P90, 3M ESPE) used for dental composite restorations was measured using digital image correlation method. The stress distribution on the surface of specimen was calculated by finite element analysis with equivalent elastic modulus and was compared with the measured shrinkage distribution. Camera images were monitored by a CCD camera during and after the irradiation of light. As a result of the DIC analysis, a non-uniform shrinkage distribution was observed in both composite resins, and the resin core inside the ring specimen had free flowability, leading to in greater shrinkage strain than the resin/ring interfacial region. It was observed that as the distance from the center of the resin increased, the radial average shrinkage strain decreased. The radial average shrinkage strain during light irradiation occurred to be 33% for P90 and 57% for AP-X of the entire strain at the end of the test. The shrinkage behavior of P90 and AP-X was measured to be significantly different from each other during light irradiation. In the resin near the resin/ring interface, it was confirmed that the tensile strain rapidly formed to increase after light irradiation, causing a tensile stressed, interface weak.

• The korean journal of orthodontics
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• v.32 no.1 s.90
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• pp.59-69
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• 2002

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the reproducibility of lateral cephalometric landmarks according to radiographic image enhancement, and to contribute to the identification of cephalometric landmarks. Lateral cephalograms of ten individuals were taken and stored into computer. The images were then enhanced up to four grades by Quick Ceph Image Pro$^{TM}$ on condition that the gray-scale equalization number was 50 and the detail enhancement number was 50. After thirty two landmarks were identified on monitor images by five observers, the deviations from the mean, the distances estimated between identified points and the mean point of five identified points, were evaluated for each landmark at each enhancement grade. Through the statistical analysis, following results were obtained. 1. In case of unenhanced radiographic images, the inter-observer reproducibility of the landmarks showed a large variation. 2. The comparison of deviation from the mean according to the degree of radiographic image enhancement for each landmark showed that the inter-observer reproducibility was significantly different at 5 landmarks. 3. The landmark of pterygomaxillary fissure showed higher reproducibility at enhancement grade 1 and 2 images than at unenhanced images. So did the landmark of posterior nasal spine at enhancement grade 1 images, and the landmark of menton at enhancement grade 2, 3 and 4 images respectively. The above results suggest that the reproducibility of some landmarks can be increased by radiographic image enhancement during the identification of the lateral cephalometric landmarks on the monitor.

• Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
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• v.29 no.4
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• pp.337-346
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• 2013

It is necessary to consider the median lingual foramen carefully to prevent the bleeding due to the damage of the sublingual artery for implant surgery. This study is to evaluate the frequency, location, diameter and the number of the Mandibular median lingual foramen regarding gender and age in the CBCT. Sixty two images of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) whose visited the Chonnam National University Dental hospital from Sept. 2010 to Apr. 2011 were evaluated. Frequency, number, location and the diameter of Mandibular median lingual foramen shown in the CBCT image were evaluated. Sixty two patients (100%) had at least one median lingual foramen and fifty six patients (90.32%) had multiple foramens. Forty patients (66.13%) showed the median lingual foramen on the location between Mn. central incisors. The mean vertical position of the genial spine and the median lingual foramen was 24.21 mm and 14.52 mm, respectively. And the relative mean vertical dimension of median lingual foramen was 0.45. The mean diameter of the foramen was 0.93 mm. CBCT demonstrated the frequency, location, diameter and the number of median lingual foramen. It is necessary to take CBCT before implant placement to prevent the bleeding.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• v.12 no.2
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• pp.126-136
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• 2009

Purpose: We evaluated the correlation of the anatomic parameters of the acromion those represent on the magnetic resonance image (MRI) of impingement syndrome. Materials and Methods: From June, 2004 to December, 2005, 71 cases were surgically proven to be impingement syndrome, and the anterior acromial hooking angle, the lateral acromial hooking angle (AAHA and LAHA) and the acromial hooking index (AHI: the sum of the AAHA and LAHA) were compared to 16 control cases. At the same period, 55 cases were surgically proven to be partial or full thickness rotator cuff tear, and age, gender and twelve anatomic parameters, including the acromial type, the acromial angle, the anterior covering, the acromial slope, the AAHA, the lateral acromial angle, the acromial torsional angle, the lateral acromial angulation, the LAHA, the lateral covering, the acromiohumeral distance and the AHI were assessed. Results: The AAHA and AHI were increased as impingement syndrome proceeded. The acromial type and acromial angle, and the AAHA, LAHA and AHI showed significant differences between the controls and the rotator cuff tear patients on univariant analysis. On multivariant analysis, gender was most strongly correlated with rotator cuff tear. Age, AAHA and the acromial angle showed similar correlation, respectively. Conclusion: The coronal acromial shape is correlated with rotator cuff tear, and it is important to correct the lateral acromial shape when performing acromioplasty.

• Journal of radiological science and technology
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• v.21 no.1
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• pp.52-58
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• 1998

We can and must improve the diagnostic images using available knowledge and technology. At the same time we must strive to reduce the patient's integral and entrance radiation dose. Reducing the integral dose to the patient during the radiologic procedure is a primary concern of the patient, especially the pediatric patient, the radiologist and the technologist. A 100cm focal film distance generally is used for most over-table radiography. The early x-ray tubes and screen film combinations required long exposures, which often resulted in motion artifacts. But nowaday, we have the generators and x-ray tubes that can deliver the energy necessary in a very short time and the receptors that can record the information just as rapidly. And, we performed this studies to evaluate the patient exposure dose and the image quality by increasing focal film distance in diagnostic radiography. There are many factors which affected to exposure factor, but we studied to verify of FFD increase, only. Effect of increasing the focal film distance to a 140 cm distance was tested as follows; 1. The focal film distances were set at 100, 120, and 140cm. 2. A 18cm acryl(tissue equivalent) phantom was placed on the table top. 3. An Capintec 192 electrometer with PM 05 ion chamber was placed at the entrance surface of the phantom, and exposure were made at each focal film distances. 4. The procedure was repeated in the same manner as above except the ion chamber was placed beneath the phantom at the film plane. 5. Exit exposure were normalize to 8mR for each portions of the experiment. Based on the success of the empirical measurements, a detailed mathematical analysis of the dose reduction was performed using the percent depth dose data. The results of this study can be summerized as followings ; 1) Increasing FFD from 100 cm to 140 cm, we would create a situation that would have a significant effect on the overall quality of radiograph and achive the 17.42% reduction of entrance dose and the 18.95% reduction of integral dose that the patient receives. 2) Thickness of Al step wedge for equal film density increased with the long distance. 3) Increasing FFD, Magnification of image was lowered. 4) Resolution of image also increased with the FFD. As the results described above, we strongly recommend using the long FFD to provide better information for our patients and profession in abdomen radiographic studies.

• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2013.08a
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• pp.171-171
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• 2013

최근에 희토류 이온이 도핑된 형광체를 램프, 플라즈마, 디스플레이 패널, 음극선관, 광전 소자에 응용하기 위한 연구에 많은 노력이 경주되고 있다. 특히 희토류 이온은 4f-껍질에 존재하는 전자의 독특한 성질 때문에 좁은 밴드폭과 강한 발광 특성을 나타내므로 발광 다이오드, 자석, 촉매, 디스플레이 패널용 형광체로 개발되고 있다, 본 연구에서는 고효율의 녹색과 적색 형광체를 개발하기 위하여 모체 결정은 SrSnO3, 활성제 이온은 Eu (유로퓸) 와 Tb (테르븀)을 선택하여 도핑하였다. 합성된 형광체 분말의 회절상을 XRD로 측정한 결과에 의하면, Eu3+와 Tb3+의 함량비에 관계없이 모든 세라믹 분말은 JCPDS #74-1298에 제시된 회절상과 일치하였으며, 주 피크는 $31.3^{\circ}$, $44.9^{\circ}$, $55.8^{\circ}$에서 최대값을 갖는 (110), (200), (211)면에서 발생한 회절 신호이며, 이밖에도 $22.04^{\circ}$, $65.4^{\circ}$, $74.3^{\circ}$에서 약한 회절 피크를 갖는 (100), (220), (013)면의 신호들이 관측되었다. Eu3+ 이온의 함량비가 0.05 mol 인 경우에 (110)과 (211) 피크의 세기가 최대값을 나타내었고, Eu3+의 함량비가 증가함에 따라 두 피크의 세기는 점점 감소하였다. XRD의 데이터를 Scherrer의 식에 대입하여 계산한 결정 입자의 크기는 Eu3+ 이온이 도핑된 경우에는 0 mol에서 최소의 크기를 나타내었고, Tb3+ 이온이 도핑된 경우에 입자의 크기는 0.05 mol에서 최소이었고 0 mol에서 최대값을 보였다. SEM으로 촬영한 표면 형상의 변화를 관측한 결과, Eu3+의 함량비가 0.15 mol인 경우에, 결정 입자의 평균 크기는 400~450nm이며, Tb3+의 함량비가 0.05 mol인 경우에, 결정 입자의 평균 크기는 270~290nm 이었으며, 입자의 형상은 균일하게 분포하는 구형 형태을 보였다. Eu3+와 Tb3+ 이온의 함량비가 점점 증가함에 따라 미립자들이 서로 뭉쳐져서 각각 약 720 nm와 580 nm의 크기를 갖는 큰 입자를 형성하였고, 불규칙적인 분포를 나타내었다. 여기 파장 293 nm에서 Tb3+가 도핑된 SrSnO3:Tb3+ 형광체 분말의 발광 스펙트럼을 측정한 결과에 의하면, Tb3+의 함량비에 관계없이 모든 시료는 주 피크인 550 nm (녹색)와 상대적으로 세기가 약한 500, 590, 630 nm에서 발광 스펙트럼을 나타내었다. 주 피크의 발광 세기는 0.01 mol~0.15 mol에서는 증가 하였고, 더욱 함량비를 증가함에 따라 급격하게 감소하였다. 이 현상은 활성제 이온의 mol 비가 증가함에 따라 이온 사이의 거리가 가까워져서 서로 뭉치는 현상이 주도적으로 작용하여 발광의 세기가 현저히 감소하는 것으로 판단된다. 0.10 mol 일 때 세기가 가장 강한 녹색 형광 신호를 얻었다. 여기 파장 400nm에서 Eu3+가 도핑된 SrSnO3:Eu3+ 형광체 분말의 형광 스펙트럼은 Eu3+의 함량비에 관계없이 590, 619, 696 nm에서 관측되었다. Eu3+의 몰 비가 0.01~0.05 mol 영역에서 619 nm가 주 피크이나, 몰 비가 더욱 증가함에 다라 주 피크의 파장은 590 nm로 이동하였다. 한편, 696 nm의 발광세기는 몰 비가 증가함에 따라 더욱 증가하였다.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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• v.8 no.4
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• pp.203-210
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• 2014

Chest radiography has been typically performed at SID of 180 cm. Image quality and patient dose were investigated between 180 cm and 340 cm by 20 cm intervals at 120 kVp and 320 mAs with the AEC. VGA was performed for qualitative assessment and SNR was analysed for quantitative assessment on the image of the chest phantom. Patients dose was measured by ESAK and PCXMC was used for effective dose. As a result, when using the standard of SID of 180 cm which is typically used in the clinical practice, in the case of ESAK, 240 cm, 280 cm, and 320 cm were 8.7%, 11.47%, and 13.56% respectively therefore significant reduction was confirmed. In the case of effective dose, 2.89%, 4.67%, and 6.41% in the body and 5.08%, 6.09%, and 9.6% in lung were reduced. In the case of SNR, 9.04%, 8.24%, and 11.46% were respectively decreased especially, by 8.03% between SID of 260 cm and 300 cm, but SNR was 5.24 up to 340 cm. There were no significant differences in VGA thus the image is valuable in diagnosis. It is predicted that increasing SID up to 300 cm in digital chest radiography can reduce patient dose without decreasing image quality.