• 한국의류학회지
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• 제47권5호
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• pp.873-890
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• 2023

This study analyzed users' emotional responses to VI character design through YouTube comments. The researchers applied text-mining to analyze 116,375 comments, focusing on terms related to character design and characteristics of VI. Using the BERT model in sentiment analysis, we classified comments into extremely negative, negative, neutral, positive, or extremely positive sentiments. Next, we conducted a co-occurrence frequency analysis on comments with extremely negative and extremely positive responses to examine the semantic relationships between character design and emotional characteristic terms. We also performed a content analysis of comments about Miquela and Shudu to analyze the perception differences regarding the two character designs. The results indicate that form elements (e.g., voice, face, and skin) and behavioral elements (e.g., speaking, interviewing, and reacting) are vital in eliciting users' emotional responses. Notably, in the negative responses, users focused on the humanization aspect of voice and the authenticity aspect of behavior in speaking, interviewing, and reacting. Furthermore, we found differences in the character design elements and characteristics that users expect based on the VI's field of activity. As a result, this study suggests applications to character design to accommodate these variations.

• 디지털산업정보학회논문지
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.149-157
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• 2019

In case of reading passport using a smart phone in contrast with a dedicated passport reading system, MRZ(Machine Readable Zone) character recognition can be hard when the character strokes were broken, touched or blurred according to the lighting condition, and the position and size of MRZ character lines were varied due to the camera distance and angle. In this paper, the effective recognition algorithm of the passport MRZ information using a combined neural network recognizer of CNN(Convolutional Neural Network) and ANN( Artificial Neural Network), is proposed under the various sized and skewed passport images. The MRZ line detection using connected component analysis algorithm and the skew correction using perspective transform algorithm are also designed in order to achieve effective character segmentation results. Each of the MRZ field recognition results is verified by using five check digits for deciding whether retrying the recognition process of passport MRZ information or not. After we implement the proposed recognition algorithm of passport MRZ information, the excellent recognition performance of the passport MRZ information was obtained in the experimental results for PC off-line mode and smart phone on-line mode.

• 디지털산업정보학회논문지
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.167-183
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• 2017

The objective of this paper is to investigate the effect of character traits of employees of consulting firm on job satisfaction through self-leadership and self-efficacy. The proposed model is based on big5 model of Coasta and McCrae(1992). To validate the proposed model, structural equation model is analyzed with the valid 140 questionnaires collected from Seoul and nearby cities by using Smart PLS 3.0. The results are as follows. First, extraversion has a positive effect on self-leadership, not on self-efficacy. Second, agreeableness has a positive effect on self-leadership, not on self-efficacy. Third, conscientiousness has a positive effect on both self-leadership and self-efficacy. Fourth, emotional stability does not have a positive effect on both self-leadership and self-efficacy. Fifth, openness to experience has a positive effect on both self-leadership and self-efficacy. Sixth, self-leadership has a positive effect on self-efficacy. Seventh, self-leadership has a positive effect on job satisfaction. Last, self-efficacy has a positive effect on job satisfaction. This research proves that, while the character of employees generally forms the meaningful relationship with self-leadership and self-efficacy, in some entries of Big 5 character elements it has still produced the different results with the previous researches, which betrays that the relationship between one's character and self-leadership and self-efficacy can differ according to the characteristic of jobs. It requires further study to prove how each of Big 5 elements differently effects on self-leadership and self-efficacy according to diverse characteristic of jobs.

• Human Ecology Research
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• 제58권1호
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• pp.31-41
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• 2020

This study examined human rights perception, cultural diversity perception, level of character perception, and influencing factors for university students in order to prepare basic data on integrated education methods of character, human rights and cultural diversity and education program models. The research questions are as follows. 1. What are university students' perceptions of character, cultural diversity and human rights? 2. What is the status of the experience of family life education on character, cultural diversity, and human rights, and is it related to the level of perception? 3. What variables affect character perception, cultural diversity perception, and human rights perception? The survey targeted 407 students at two universities in Seoul and used IBM PASW Statistics as a tool to analyze data. The study results are as follows. First, university students' character, cultural diversity and human rights perception were above average; however, empirical education is still required because they had low scores in the area of action. Second, male university students have less experience in family life education on character, cultural diversity and human rights compared to female university students. Third, it is necessary to integrate education for character, cultural diversity and human rights because the most influential factors in character perception, cultural diversity perception and human rights perception were character education. The role of family life education should be considered important because personality education in the home showed a relatively high correlation.

• 한국의류산업학회지
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.203-210
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• 2007

The purpose of this study is to understand consumer needs through emotion on character T-shirts. Study results suggest the basis for planning effective designs of character T-shirts. The results were summarized as follows: Emotion factors such as complex and arousal occupied 64.0% of the total. The types of the character T-shirts were clustered as four groups. The four types showed significant differences in all emotion factors. Complex emotion indicated its highest and lowest scores in types 4 and 2, respectively; and arousal emotion in types 2 and 3, respectively. As for the relation of consumption sensibility to emotions, three consumption sensibilities were related to all eight emotional adjectives. In the demographical aspect of emotions and consumption sensibilities, significant differences were found in age, gender, job and education. Therefore, the results of this study can be used as criteria improving emotions and consumption sensibility of character T-shirts. Especially, enhanced comsumption sensibility can be expected by the elimination of texts and the use of preferred character actions and vivid warm colors.

• International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.409-414
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• 2023

In recent years, the emergence of a number of AI image generation software represented by [Midjourney] has brought great impetus to the development of the field of AI-assisted art creation. Compared with the traditional hand-painted digital painting with the aid of electronic equipment, broke the traditional sense of animation character creation logic.This paper analyzes the application of AI technology in the field of animation character design through the practice of two-dimensional animation character . This is having a significant impact on the productivity and innovation of animation design and character modeling. The key results of the analysis indicate that AI technology, particularly through the utilization of "Midjourney,"enables the automation of certain design tasks, provides innovative approaches, and generates visually appealing and realistic characters. In conclusion, the integration of AI technology, specifically the application of "Midjourney," brings a new dimension to animation character design. The utilization of AI image generation software facilitates streamlined workflows, sparks creativity, and improves the overall quality of animated characters. As the animation industry continues to evolve, AI-assisted tools like "Midjourney" hold great potential for further advancement and innovation.

• 한국의류학회지
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• 제34권5호
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• pp.856-865
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• 2010

Many efforts to develop the domestic fashion industry have continued under the influence of a rapidly changing fashion industry environment. The fashion industry has emerged as a future growth industry leading lifestyle and as a core industry for the culture biz. Since the 2000's the markets that combined party and fashion wear as a new cultural trend has grown and an in-depth study of design development for party wear is required. This study presents basic materials for design development for the future domestic woman character casual brand prior to the design development by analyzing design characteristics of domestic female character casual brands. In the research methods, nine brands were selected based on the discussion of ten fashion specialists and then the brand concept, target, configuration of items, price, and design characteristics were analyzed. The following conclusions were drawn from this study. First, each brand concentrated the main focus on establishing a clear and unique brand identity that meets the needs of consumers to enhance competitiveness in the woman's dress market. To enhance competitiveness, many character casual brands targeting women aged 20's and 30's (including BEART) held party wear goods exhibitions as the market for party wear has increased significantly. Second, according to study results of the selected nine brand designs, it was found that the style characteristic of each brand varies depending on concept. However, all nine brand designs developed various styles such as feminine and cute style making use of laces, ruffles, A line silhouette, colorful motifs, and a stylish style that used layers with various materials along with unique decorations based on romantic emotions. Third, seven hundred and thirty eight pictures of nine brands were analyzed by items without identifying brands. According to the result of the analysis, the percentage of items used by brands was as follows: a one-piece dress was 34.5%, jacket 25.7%, skirt and pants 15.5%, blouse and shirt 13.6%, and tops 10.6%. The result showed that one-piece dresses accounted for the highest percentage. Frill accounted for 16.6%, the highest percentage followed by ribbons at 16% in regards to detail and trimming.

• 만화애니메이션 연구
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• 통권47호
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• pp.381-412
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• 2017

캐릭터(Character)는 풍부한 스토리텔링과 다양한 디자인 요소를 지니고 있다. 국내캐릭터는 오프라인과 SNS를 통해 다양한 형태로 변화 발전하고 있으며 콘텐츠 산업적인 측면에서 발전하고 있다. 본 연구의 목적은 캐릭터 이용자들이 어떠한 스토리텔링 요인과 색채 요인으로 국내 캐릭터들을 이용하고 만족하는지에 대해서 요인을 발견하고 논의하는데 있다. 스토리텔링 측면에서는 모험, 판타지, 황당하고 익살스러운 스토리를 선호하는 것으로 나타났다. 색채 측면에서는 단순하고 심플한 주요색과 난색으로 구성되어 따뜻하고 귀여운 느낌의 색채 구성을 지닌 캐릭터를 선호하는 것으로 나타났다. 반면에 스토리텔링 측면에서는 단순한 소재의 유아 교육, 패션이나 완구가 주목적으로 되어 있는 단순한 스토리를 지닌 캐릭터는 비 선호하는 것으로 나타났다. 색채 측면에서는 주요색이 없이 4개 이상의 색들로 조합이 되어서 복잡한 느낌을 주는 캐릭터를 비 선호하는 것으로 나타났다. 스토리텔링 측면에서는 모험, 판타지 구조를 지닌 스토리 전개를 통해 OSMU의 콘텐츠로 변화 발전시킬 필요가 있다. 색채 측면에서는 이용자들이 선호하는 단순하고 심플한 난색으로 구성할 필요가 있으며 조립 로봇완구 캐릭터도 단순한 색상 구성을 통해 캐릭터의 이용 만족도를 높일 필요가 있다. 본 연구결과 스토리텔링과 색채 측면에서 이용자들이 만족하는 요인을 도출하였으며 이러한 결과들이 이론적 측면, 스토리텔링 측면, 캐릭터 디자인, 산업적인 측면의 발전에 도움이 될 것이다. 위와 같은 논문의 의의에도 불구하고 구체적인 캐릭터 대상의 스토리텔링의 분석틀과 색채분석틀을 통한 연구, 색채분석에 대한 정확한 데이터분석 제시, 캐릭터 하나에 대한 단순 비교 분석을 연구의 한계점으로 지니고 있다.

• 문화기술의 융합
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.953-958
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• 2024

최근 4차 산업혁멍이 관심을 받고 있다. 그중에서도 최근 증강현실 관련 디바이스들이 발전하고 있다. 하지만 증강현실 콘텐츠가 부족한 실정이다. 증강현실은 마커방식과 마커리스 방식이 있는데 마커방식은 마커가 되는 이미지를 카메라로 비춰서 증강시키는 원리다. 증강현실기술을 캐릭터 굿즈에 접목하여 상품 품질의 제고를 할 수 있는 방안을 제시하고자 하였다. 캐릭터 산업은 매년 규모가 커지고 있으며 그에 따라 캐릭터 굿즈의 종류도 다양해지고 있다. 캐릭터 아크릴 스탠드는 캐릭터 굿즈 중 하나이며 게임, 웹툰, 애니메이션 캐릭터IP를 이용해서 판매하고 있다. 캐릭터 이미지를 마커로 활용하여 캐릭터IP의 특성에 맞는 콘텐츠를 제작할 수 있도록 설계하였다. 웹툰 캐릭터를 선정하여 증강현실 콘텐츠를 제작하였고, 웹툰 특성에 맞게 음성, 말풍선, 웹툰의 소개를 보여줄 수 있도록 구현하였다. 증강현실로 시각적인 정보와 청각적인 정보를 보여줄 수 있는 가능성을 제시하였고, 이 연구를 활용하여 다양한 콘텐츠들을 포함한 제품들이 나올 것이라고 기대한다.

• 한국품질경영학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국품질경영학회 2007년도 춘계학술대회
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• pp.391-399
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• 2007

There has been an increasing preference for product with cultural value as people have a growing cultural sensitivity and greater demand for cultural value in current global market. In response to that, countries need to develop cultural products which represent their distinctive cultures and traditions, and such efforts may aim to promote the creation of economically high value-added and enhance the cultural image. In this paper, first, we analyze the correlation between Culture, cultural industry and Cultural goods. In this context, my efforts centered initially on a thorough analysis on the current situation and environmental problems that Korean culture faces presently, and then, processed and organized them into major industry categories of character industry, through a statistical methodology, to estimate its market volume by industry and to analyze the inter-relationship and macro-economic pervasive effects among related industries as well as cultural window effects. This paper could lead to final practical solution and suggestions for optimum policy measures to be taken for a supreme cultural industry for Korea.