• 천문학회보
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.218.2-218.2
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• 2012

In the remote sensing researches, the reflected bright source such as snow, cloud have effects on the image quality of wanted signal. Even though those signal from bright source are adjusted in corresponding pixel level with atmospheric correction algorithm or radiometric correction, those can be problem to the nearby signal as one of the stray light source. Especially, in the step and stare observational method which makes one mosaic image with several snap shots, one of target area can affect next to the other snap shot each other. Presented in this paper focused on the stray light analysis from unwanted reflected bright source for geostationary ocean color sensor. The stray light effect for total 16 slot images each other were performed according to 8 band filters. For the realistic simulation, we constructed system modeling with integrated ray tracing technique which realizes the same space time in the remote sensing observation among the Sun, the Earth, and the satellite. Computed stray light effect in the results of paper demonstrates the distinguishable radiance value at the specific time and space.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제39권6호
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• pp.471-474
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• 2006

Objective : Neuroimaging data are of paramount importance in making correct diagnosis. We herein evaluate the clinical usefulness of image transfer using cellular phones to facilitate neurological diagnosis and decision-making. Methods : Selected images from CT, MRI scans, and plain films obtained from 50 neurosurgical patients were transferred by cellular phones. A cellular phone with a built-in 1,300,000-pixel digital camera was used to capture and send the images. A cellular phone with a 262,000 color thin-film transistor liquid crystal display was used to receive the images. Communication between both cellular phones was operated by the same wireless protocol and the same wireless internet service. We compared the concordance of diagnoses and treatment plans between a house staff who could review full-scale original films and a consultant who could only review transferred images. These finding were later analyzed by a third observer. Results : The mean time of complete transfer was $2{\sim}3\;minutes$. The quality of all images received was good enough to make precise diagnosis and to select treatment options. Transferred images were helpful in making correct diagnosis and decision making in 49/50 [98%] cases. Discordant result was caused in one patient by improper selection of images by the house staff. Conclusion : The cellular phone system was useful for image transfer and delivery patient's information, leading to earlier diagnosis and initiation of treatment. This usefulness was due to sufficient resolution of the built-in camera and the TFT-LCD, the user-friendly features of the devices, and their low cost.

• Journal of Platform Technology
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.71-78
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• 2021

자율주행 차량은 사람의 안전, 환경, 노령화 등의 문제 해결에 새로운 대안으로 부상하고 있다. 또한, 이러한 기술개발은 다른 산업 분야에 파급효과가 매우 크다. 하지만, 이에 따르는 문제점들이 발생한다. 자율주행 차량에 의한 인명 피해는 점점 증가하고 있는 실정이다. 활동성이 없는 물체에 대한 충돌 사고는 다소 줄어들고 있지만, 반대로 활동성을 가진 장애물에 대한 기술 개발은 아직 미미한 편이다. 이에, 본 연구에서는 자율주행차량에서 가장 큰 문제점으로 나타나고 있는 도로 위의 활동성이 있는 장애물을 추출하는 방안을 제안한다. 먼저, 자동차 카메라에 의해 획득한 연속적인 영상에서 핵심장면을 추출한 후, 장면에 포함되어 있는 장애물들에 대한 활동성의 크기와 활동의 반복성 정보를 이용하여 활동성 장애물을 추출하는 것을 제안하였다. 핵심장면은 영역분할과 병합을 통하여 산출한다. 이러한 결과를 바탕으로 영역의 픽셀 별로 빈도의 크기를 산출하고, 활동성의 빈번하게 나타나는 정보를 이용하여 장애물의 활동의 크기를 계산하였다. 사람이 직접 추출한 결과와 비교했을 때 추출 정확도는 다소 떨어지지만 만족할 만한 결과를 얻을 수 있었다. 따라서 제안된 연구가 자율주행의 문제점들을 해소하고 인명사고를 줄이는 방안에 기여할 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한방사선치료학회지
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.7-18
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• 2017

목 적: 영상유도를 통한 6DoF Couch의 이동 정확성의 검증을 위해 QA Set을 제작하였고, 그 유용성을 평가하였다. 대상 및 방법: 6DoF Couch와 CBCT가 설치된 두 대의 선형가속기를 대상으로 하였으며, 자체 제작한 YCC QA Set을 이용하여 수평수직(Translation; TX, TY, TZ)과 회전(Rotation, Pitch; RX, Roll; RY, Yaw; RZ) 여섯방향의 Off-Set 값이 설정된 Penta-Guide Phantom의 CBCT영상을 각각 15회에 걸쳐 획득하였다. 이를 통해 기준영상(Reference Image)과 보정영상(Registration Image)을 비교하였으며, 보정된 6DoF Couch의 이동정확성을 실측하여 오차를 분석하였다. 결 과: 기준영상과 보정영상의 Air Cavity에 해당하는 Pixel들은 모두 30에서 66 사이에 포함되어 보정정확도가 높게 나타났다. 6DoF Couch의 Off-set의 보정 결과 값과 실측치의 비교에서 수평수직방향의 오차는 TX방향은 $0.25{\pm}.18mm$ TY방향은 $0.25{\pm}.25mm$ TZ방향에서 $0.36{\pm}.2mm$로 나타났다. 그리고 회전방향의 오차는 RX방향은 $0.18{\pm}.08^{\circ}$ RY방향은 $0.26{\pm}.09^{\circ}$ RZ방향에서 $0.11{\pm}.08^{\circ}$로서, 임의의 값에 대하여 정확하게 보정되었다. 결 론: YCC QA Set을 이용해 매우 간단한 방법으로 6DoF Couch의 수평수직방향뿐 아니라 회전방향의 오차에 대한 검증을 할 수 있었으며, 이는 6DoF Couch의 Daily IGRT QA를 수행함에 있어서 유용할 것이라 사료된다.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제24권10호
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• pp.1006-1016
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• 2023

Objective: Computed tomography (CT) is an established method for the diagnosis, staging, and treatment of multiple myeloma. Here, we investigated the potential of photon-counting detector computed tomography (PCD-CT) in terms of image quality, diagnostic confidence, and radiation dose compared with energy-integrating detector CT (EID-CT). Materials and Methods: In this prospective study, patients with known multiple myeloma underwent clinically indicated whole-body PCD-CT. The image quality of PCD-CT was assessed qualitatively by three independent radiologists for overall image quality, edge sharpness, image noise, lesion conspicuity, and diagnostic confidence using a 5-point Likert scale (5 = excellent), and quantitatively for signal homogeneity using the coefficient of variation (CV) of Hounsfield Units (HU) values and modulation transfer function (MTF) via the full width at half maximum (FWHM) in the frequency space. The results were compared with those of the current clinical standard EID-CT protocols as controls. Additionally, the radiation dose (CTDIvol) was determined. Results: We enrolled 35 patients with multiple myeloma (mean age 69.8 ± 9.1 years; 18 [51%] males). Qualitative image analysis revealed superior scores (median [interquartile range]) for PCD-CT regarding overall image quality (4.0 [4.0-5.0] vs. 4.0 [3.0-4.0]), edge sharpness (4.0 [4.0-5.0] vs. 4.0 [3.0-4.0]), image noise (4.0 [4.0-4.0] vs. 3.0 [3.0-4.0]), lesion conspicuity (4.0 [4.0-5.0] vs. 4.0 [3.0-4.0]), and diagnostic confidence (4.0 [4.0-5.0] vs. 4.0 [3.0-4.0]) compared with EID-CT (P ≤ 0.004). In quantitative image analyses, PCD-CT compared with EID-CT revealed a substantially lower FWHM (2.89 vs. 25.68 cy/pixel) and a significantly more homogeneous signal (mean CV ± standard deviation [SD], 0.99 ± 0.65 vs. 1.66 ± 0.5; P < 0.001) at a significantly lower radiation dose (mean CTDIvol ± SD, 3.33 ± 0.82 vs. 7.19 ± 3.57 mGy; P < 0.001). Conclusion: Whole-body PCD-CT provides significantly higher subjective and objective image quality at significantly reduced radiation doses than the current clinical standard EID-CT protocols, along with readily available multi-spectral data, facilitating the potential for further advanced post-processing.

• 대한디지털의료영상학회논문지
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.24-30
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• 2003

평판 digital x-선 검출기는 차세대 x-ray system으로 최근 연구와 개발이 활발하게 진행되고 있는 system이다. 본 연구는 환자의 피폭 및 작업 종사자의 피폭을 최소화 할 수 있고 의료장비의 디지털화에 발맞추어 PACS 등에 사용 가능한 a-Se을 이용한 직접방식의 digital x-선 검출기 구현에 관한 것이다. Prototype digital x-선 검출기는 TFT층과 a-Se층으로 이루어져 있다. Digital x-선 검출기센서 증착과 정의 최적화 수행 결과를 참고문헌1)-4)과 비교했을 때 매우 유사함을 확인하였다. 제작된 검출기의 pixel pitch는 $139{\mu}m$였고, fill factor는 86%, 전체 검출기의 검출면적은 14"${\times}$8.5"였다. Digital 영상의 해상력을 고려하기 위해 손과 test 패턴영상을 얻었고, 58%, 3.0lp/mm의 높은 MTF를 얻을 수가 있었다. 이러한 결과로 a-Se 기반의 Digital X선 검출기가 구현되었으며 본 연구결과를 토대로 향후 digital X선 검출기 개발기술의 발전과 성능향상을 가져올 것으로 기대된다.

• 전자공학회논문지
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• 제54권6호
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• pp.65-71
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• 2017

디지털 이미지나 비디오는 저장, 전송을 하는 과정에서 여러 가지 종류의 잡음이 발생하게 된다. 이러한 잡음 중 Salt & Pepper 잡음은 원본 데이터를 훼손하여 압축 효율을 저하시키고 영상 처리 방법으로 이용하는 Edge Detection이나 Segmentation에서의 성능저하를 일으키는 요인이 된다. 이 잡음을 완화하기 위한 방법으로 Median Filter, Weighted Median Filter, Center Weighted Median Filter, Switching Weighted Median Filter, Adaptive Median Filter 등이 있다. 하지만 이러한 방법들은 높은 잡음의 밀도에서 성능이 다소 미흡하다. 따라서 본 논문에서는 Salt & Pepper 잡음이 발생하는 무선 통신 환경에서 잡음 완화를 위한 새로운 형태의 필터를 제안한다. 제안한 필터는 Salt & Pepper 잡음 감지를 통해 훼손된 픽셀의 위치를 확인하고 일정 영역의 훼손되지 않은 인접 픽셀 값들을 이용하여 잡음을 완화한다. 제안하는 필터 중 $3{\times}3$ 크기의 에러 마스크를 이용하는 필터의 성능을 기존의 방법들과 비교하여 PSNR을 통해 평가하였을 때, 이미지에서 잡음의 밀도가 95%일 때, MF와 비교하여 13.24 dB, AMF와 비교하여 13.09 dB의 성능을 향상시키는 것을 확인하였다.

• 한국전기전자재료학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국전기전자재료학회 2009년도 하계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.269-270
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• 2009

The biased vertical alignment (BVA) liquid crystal (LC) mode shows a has a distinct advantage of lower manufacture cost due to the elimination of a lithographic process step to form either ITO-patterning or protrusions on the color-filter substrates. However, those devices have complex voltage conditions which is the respective induce voltage on common electrode, pixel electrode and bias electrode when positive and negative frame. In order to overcome the complex voltage condition, the pretilt angles is controlled by photo polymerization of the UV-curable reactive mesogen (RM). According to our studies, voltages to the cell are critical to achieve an optimized surface-modified quality BVA (Q-BVA) mode which provides the well defined reorientation of the LCs with respect to an electric field.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.300-305
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• 2007

In this study, we have studied the fabrication and the performance evaluation of digital radiation detector of the based on selenium (a-Se) prototype which is widely researched about recently. The detector was fabricated using amorphous selenium in the specification of active area size $7{\times}8.5"$, pixel pitch $139{\mu}m$, and 12 bit ADC. In order for the performance evaluation of the fabricated detector, we used radiation quality RQA 5 that is suggested by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), and evaluated modulation transfer function (MTF), noise power spectrum (NPS), and detective quantum efficiency (DQE). Concerning MTF measurement, we used slit camera (Nuclear Associates, Model : 07-624-2222), and evaluated in the slit method. Also so as to compare the performance evaluation on the detector fabricated in this study, we used Hologic Direct-Ray (DR-1000) and GE Revolution XQ/I system, and evaluated and compared in the same method MTF, NPS, and DQE which are image quality factors. And as a result, the MTF of each detector In Nyquist frequency were evaluated to be 58% (at 3.5 lp/mm) in the case of DR-1000 and 65% (at 2.5 lp/mm) in the case of XQ/I, and that for the detector fabricated in this study was evaluated to be 36% (at 3.51 lp/mm). Also in the case of DQE(0), the detector fabricated in this study, DR-1000 of Hologic company, and XQ/I system of GE company respectively were evaluated as 36%, 32%, and 50%.

• 한국멀티미디어학회논문지
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• 제23권5호
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• pp.650-657
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• 2020

The rapid growth of internet users and faster network speed are driving the new ICT services. ICT Technology has improved our way of thinking and style of life, but it has created security problems such as malware, ransomware, and so on. Therefore, we should research against the increase of malware and the emergence of malicious code. For this, it is necessary to accurately and quickly detect and classify malware family. In this paper, we analyzed and classified visualization technology, which is a preprocessing technology used for deep learning-based malware classification. The first method is to convert each byte into one pixel of the image to produce a grayscale image. The second method is to convert 2bytes of the binary to create a pair of coordinates. The third method is the method using LSH. We proposed improving the technique of using the entire existing malicious code file for visualization, extracting only the areas where important information is expected to exist and then visualizing it. As a result of experimenting in the method we proposed, it shows that selecting and visualizing important information and then classifying it, rather than containing all the information in malicious code, can produce better learning results.