• Journal of Communications and Networks
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• v.11 no.5
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• pp.489-499
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• 2009

We describe the fundamental issue of scheduling the allocation of wireless network resources and provide several formulations of the associated problems. The emphasis is on scheduling transmission attempts. We place this problem in the context of existing approaches, like information theoretic and traditional network theoretic ones, as well as novel avenues that open up the possibility of addressing this issue for non-stationary and non-ergodic environments. We summarize concrete recent results for specific special cases that include unicast and multicast traffic, different objective functions, and reduced complexity versions of the problem. We conclude with some thoughts for future work. We identify and single out the cross-layer nature of the problem and include a simple physical-layer criterion in what is mostly a medium access control (MAC) problem.

• Journal of Communications and Networks
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• v.9 no.4
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• pp.377-382
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• 2007

This paper presents a new enhanced dynamic and multilayer protection(DMP) routing scheme that considers cooperation between packet and wavelength switching domain in order to minimize the resource consumption. The paper describes the architecture of the multilayer network scenario and compares the proposed algorithm with other routing mechanisms applying protection at the IP/multi-protocol label switching(MPLS) layer or at the optical layer. Simulation results show that DMP reduces the number of optical-electrical-optical(o-e-o) operations and makes an efficient use of the network resources compared to non-multilayer proposals.

• Advances in Computational Design
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• v.1 no.2
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• pp.195-206
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• 2016

Dams play a vital role in the development and sustainment in a country. Failure of dams leads to the catastrophic event with sudden release of water and is of great concern. Hence earthquake-resistant design of dams is of prime importance. The present study involves static, modal and transient analyses of dam-reservoir-foundation system using finite element software ANSYS 15. The dam and the foundation are modeled with 2D plane strain element "PLANE 42" and the reservoir by fluid acoustic element "FLUID 29" with proper consideration of fluid-structure interaction. An expression for the fundamental period of concrete dams is developed based on modal analysis. Seismic response of gravity dams subjected to earthquake acceleration is evaluated in terms of peak displacement and stress.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• v.7 no.3
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• pp.199-211
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• 2011

Using computational modeling, we design a pair of biomimetic microcapsules that exploit chemical mechanisms to communicate and alter their local environment. As a result, these synthetic objects can undergo autonomous, directed motion. In the simulations, signaling microcapsules release "agonist" particles, while target microcapsules release "antagonist" particles and the permeabilities of both capsule types depend on the local particle concentration in the surrounding solution. Additionally, the released nanoscopic particles can bind to the underlying substrate and thereby create adhesion gradients that propel the microcapsules to move. Hydrodynamic interactions and the feedback mechanism provided by the dissolved particles are both necessary to achieve the cooperative behavior exhibited by these microcapsules. Our model provides a platform for integrating both the spatial and temporal behavior of assemblies of "artificial cells", and allows us to design a rich variety of structures capable of exhibiting complex dynamics. Due to the cell-like attributes of polymeric microcapsules and polymersomes, material systems are available for realizing our predictions.

• Journal of the Optical Society of Korea
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• v.13 no.3
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• pp.341-348
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• 2009

We report the development of full-field swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) in the wavelength range of 815-870 nm using a unique combination of super-luminescent diode (SLD) as broad-band light source and acousto-optic tunable filter (AOTF) as a frequency-scanning device. Some new applications of full-field SS-OCT in forensic sciences and engineering materials have been demonstrated. Results of simultaneous topography and tomography of latent fingerprints, silicon microelectronic circuits and composite materials are presented. The main advantages of the present system are completely non-mechanical scanning, wide-field, compact and low-cost.

• STI Policy Review
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• v.8 no.1
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• pp.87-112
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• 2017

This study analyzes patenting practices in the pharmaceutical industry and the impacts of sequential innovation. The main argument of the research is that strategic patenting is common in the pharmaceutical sector and it is legal within the context of patent law. However, when these practices have negative effects on the competition process post-grant, the practices that are legal under patent law may come into conflict with antitrust laws, which are not applied. The study brings into question whether sequential patenting practices characteristic of the pharmaceutical industry encourage or discourage innovation, and moreover, the overall functionality of the patent system. Ultimately, the functionality of the patent system creates market incentives that neglect consumer, i.e., patient, welfare; potential solutions to deal with the shortcomings are discussed.

• ETRI Journal
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• v.14 no.3
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• pp.58-66
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• 1992

본 논문은 대형 실시간 교환기 소프트웨어 설계시에 이용될 수 있는 설계모델을 제안한다. Anna $Hac^[8]$이 제안한 모델을 근간으로 중요한 구성요소에다 비중을 두는 제약 사항을 추가한 모델로 수정 보완하였다. 소프트웨어를 구성하는 중요한 구성요소들(예를 들면, 프로세스, 프로시저, 시그널, 데이터)을 열거하고 그들간의 종속관계를 근간으로 고장의 근원, 즉, 고장이 발생되면 자체 구성 요소에서 생긴 것인지, 혹은 다른 구성 요소에서부터 파급되어온 것인지를 구성요소들간의 관계를 통해 파악하여, 시스팀 다운 시간을 계산하여 이 값이 최소화 되도록하는 구조로 수정을 가할 수 있다. 그리하여, 소프트웨어 구조 설계시에 소프트웨어를 여러 주요 계층 및 구성요소들로 분할할 시 최대의 신뢰도를 보장받을 수 있는 구조로 설계를 할 수 있다는 것이다.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• v.37 no.1
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• pp.31-34
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• 2014

The effectiveness of N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) to protect blood cells against Mitomycin C (MMC) induced genotoxicity was investigated in human chronic myeloid leukemia cells (KCL22) using the alkaline comet assay. The comet assay was selected as sensitive and rapid method for analysis of DNA damage and repair in individual cells. NAC treatment alone did not produce any damage in KCL22 cell. But NAC was found to be effective in reducing genotoxic damage in KCL22 cells exposed to MMC. These results confirm the literature data that, given the safety and ability to reduce DNA damage. NAC may be useful to prevent drug-mediated genotoxicity.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Broadcast Engineers Conference
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• 2016.11a
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• pp.33-35
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• 2016

손 제스처는 스마트 글라스 등 웨어러블 기기의 NUI(Natural User Interface)를 구현하기 위한 수단으로 각광받고 있다. 최근 MPEG 에서는 IoT(Internet of Things) 및 웨어러블 환경에서의 미디어 소비를 지원하기 위한 IoMTW(Internet of Media-Things and Wearables) 표준화를 진행하고 있다. 본 논문에서는 손 제스처를 웨어러블 기기의 NUI 로 사용하여 웨어러블 기기 제어 및 미디어 소비를 제어하기 위한 손 제스처 검출과 인식 기법를 제시한다. 제시된 기법은 스테레오 영상으로부터 깊이 정보와 색 정보를 이용하여 손 윤곽선을 검출하여 이를 베지어(Bezier) 곡선으로 표현하고, 표현된 손 윤곽선으로부터 손가락 수 등의 특징을 바탕으로 제스처를 인식한다.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• v.52 no.3
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• pp.469-483
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• 2014

In an indentation approach, the smooth rigid spherical ball penetrated into a deformable flat is considered for the study based on contact mechanics approach. The elastic-plastic frictionless spherical indentation analysis has been under taken in the finite element analysis using "ABAQUS" and experimental study. The spherical indentation has been studied for the materials like steel, aluminium, copper and brass with an identical spherical indenter for diverse indentation depths. The springback analysis is executed for studying the actual indentation depth after the indenter is unloaded. In the springback simulation, the material recovers its elastic deformation after the indenter is unloaded. The residual diameter and depth of an indentation for various materials are measured and compared with simulation results. It shows a good agreement between the simulation and an experimental studies.