• 한국전자파학회논문지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.1-6
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• 2008

전도성의 도전사를 이용해서 UHF 대역의 입을 수 있는 T-정합 다이폴 형태의 RFID Tag 안테나를 디자인하였다. 도전사를 꼬아 만드는 실의 수에 따라 도전율을 측정하여, 그 값을 시뮬레이션에 적용하여 정확한 결과를 유도하였다. 기존의 구리 기판이니 구리 테이프를 사용한 Inlay 형태나 패치 형태의 RFID 태그가 아닌 의류의 특성상 착용감, 구부러짐 변화에도 문제점이 없이 구부러질 수 있는 도전사를 사용하였다. 제작한 RFID 태그안테나의 성능을 검증하기 위하여 안테나를 제작하고 반사 손실, 인식 거리 패턴 등을 측정하였다. 제작된 태그안테나의 인식 거리를 측정하였고, 약 2.4m의 인식 거리를 가지는 것을 확인하였다

• 로봇학회논문지
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.240-247
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• 2020

This paper presents a novel knitted data glove system for pattern classification of hand posture. Several experiments were conducted to confirm the performance of the knitted data glove. To find better sensor materials, the knitted data glove was fabricated with stainless-steel yarn and silver-plated yarn as representative conductive yarns, respectively. The result showed that the signal of the knitted data glove made of silver-plated yarn was more stable than that of stainless-steel yarn according as the measurement distance becomes longer. Also, the pattern classification was conducted for the performance verification of the data glove knitted using the silver-plated yarn. The average classification reached at 100% except for the pointing finger posture, and the overall classification accuracy of the knitted data glove was 98.3%. With these results, we expect that the knitted data glove is applied to various robot fields including the human-machine interface.

• 감성과학
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.59-68
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• 2024

본 연구의 목적은 기존의 하드 타입의 관성 센서를 대체할 수 있는 소프트 원단 기반 팔꿈치 굽힘 각 센서를 개발하고, 이를 이용하여 굽힘 각도를 추정하는 시스템을 개발하는 것이다. 본 연구에서는 비교 선정을 위하여 Bergamo, E-band, Span cushion, Polyester의 서로 다른 역학적 특성을 가진 4종류 원단에 SWCNT (Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes) 함침을 통해 전도성을 부여한 후 성능 평가를 통하여 하나의 원단을 선정하여 팔꿈치 굽힘 각 센서로 제작하였다. 성능을 평가하는 지표로 게이지율(Gauge factor), 이력현상(Hysteresis) 및 센싱 범위를 사용하였다. 제작된 센서를 통해 얻은 데이터는 bending 동작에서의 각도에 대한 센서 출력값의 변화와 extending 동작에서의 각도에 대한 센서 출력값의 변화가 다른 경향을 갖고 있기 때문에 두 가지 동작을 나누는 것을 1-step으로 하였다. 2-step으로, 데이터의 복잡한 비선형 관계를 처리하고 높은 데이터 정확도를 달성하기 위해 MLP (Multi-Layer Perceptron)를 활용하였다. 따라서 소프트 텍스타일 굽힘 센서를 제작하였고, MLP를 통해 비선형 관계를 처리하고 각도 추정이 가능해졌다. 본 연구 결과를 기반으로 다양한 스마트 웨어러블 및 헬스케어 분야에서 효과적으로 활용되기를 기대한다.

• Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.364-371
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• 2015

In this study, we developed a feasible structure of a textile-based inductive sensor using a machine embroidery method, and applied it to a non-contact type vital sign sensing device based on the principle of magnetic-induced conductivity. The mechanical heart activity signals acquired through the inductive sensor embroidered with conductive textile on fabric were compared with the Lead II ECG signals and with respiration signals, which were simultaneously measured in every case with five subjects. The analysis result showed that the locations of the R-peak in the ECG signal were highly associated with sharp peaks in the signals obtained through the textile-based inductive sensor (r=0.9681). Based on the results, we determined the feasibility of the developed textile-based inductive sensor as a measurement device for the heart rate and respiration characteristics.

• 패션비즈니스
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• 제24권5호
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• pp.140-157
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• 2020

The purpose of this study is to develop three functions for smartphones and PCs using a textile touch sensor in an everyday sports jacket and to present their usefulness; to this end, we have developed a mutual capacitive textile touch sensor and corresponding structure, and we have implemented three functions into a textile touch sensor jacket, of which we also conducted a usability evaluation. The jacket has a sensor on the wrist of the left sleeve and a device on the left arm. The sensor system can be divided into three main categories: a sensor acting as a switch, a circuit connecting the sensor and the device, and the device that acts as power control and system on/off. The functions are implemented in the texture touch sensor jacket in three modes: cell phone mode, music mode, and PPT presentation mode. We conducted an evaluation of each function in each mode, which indicated that all functions performed well without errors and that the switch had excellent operation for the number and intensity of touch. In terms of usability in a humid environment, the performance of touch functions was found to be equally implemented. In the temperature environment, neither high nor low temperatures caused issues with the functions. A wearing satisfaction assessment evaluated psychological satisfaction, clothing convenience, device convenience, device usability, and device effectiveness. This research jacket is thought to be desirable for the relatively bendable, flexible, and intimate sensor used on the clothing, and the circuit made of conductive fabric tape.

• Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.317-328
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• 2017

This paper presents design and specific absorption rate analysis of a 2.4 GHz wearable patch antenna on a conventional and electromagnetic bandgap (EBG) ground planes, under normal and bent conditions. Wearable materials are used in the design of the antenna and EBG surfaces. A woven fabric (Zelt) is used as a conductive material and a 3 mm thicker Wash Cotton is used as a substrate. The dielectric constant and tangent loss of the substrate are 1.51 and 0.02 respectively. The volume of the proposed antenna is $113{\times}96.4{\times}3mm^3$. The metamaterial surface is used as a high impedance surface which shields the body from the hazards of electromagnetic radiations to reduce the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). For on-body analysis a three layer model (containing skin, fats and muscles) of human arm is used. Antenna employing the EBG ground plane gives safe value of SAR (i.e. 1.77W/kg<2W/kg), when worn on human arm. This value is obtained using the safe limit of 2 W/kg, averaged over 10g of tissue, specified by the International Commission of Non Ionization Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). The SAR is reduced by 83.82 % as compare to the conventional antenna (8.16 W/kg>2W/kg). The efficiency of the EBG based antenna is improved from 52 to 74 %, relative to the conventional counterpart. The proposed antenna can be used in wearable electronics and smart clothing.

• 한국전자파학회논문지
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• 제20권10호
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• pp.1071-1076
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• 2009

본 논문에서는 도전사를 이용하여 UHF 대역에서 동작하는 'ㅂ'자 자수 형태의 wearable RFID tag 안테나를 설계하였다. T-정합 형태를 가지는 'ㅂ'자의 자수형 tag 안테나를 다양한 도전사의 특성을 분석하여 전기적 성질이 좋은 200D(데니아)의 도전사로 자수 형태로 의복에 직접 자수를 넣을 수 있도록 설계하였다. 의류 위에 전도성을 가진 도전사를 이용한 태그를 자수해서 넣음으로 해서 의류의 착용할 수 있고 구부러질 수 있으면서 인식이 가능하게 하였다. 도전사의 데니아(denier)별로 제작 가능한 실의 전기적 특성을 측정하고, 그 측정치를 기반으로 자수 형태의 RFID 태그를 제작하였다. 제작한 안테나의 성능을 검증하기 위하여 반사 손실, 인식 거리 패턴 등을 측정하여 약 1.52 m의 인식 거리를 갖는 것으로 나타났다.

• 전기학회논문지
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• 제66권7호
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• pp.1141-1148
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• 2017

Generally, a thermistor made by sintering a metal oxide is widely used to measure the ambient temperature. This thermistor is widely used not only for industrial use but also for medical use because of its excellent sensitivity, durability, temperature change characteristics and low cost. In particular, the normal body temperature is 36.9 degrees relative to the armpit temperature, and it is most closely related to the circulating blood flow. Previous studies have shown that body temperature changes during biomechanical changes and body temperature changes by anomalous signs or illnesses. Therefore, in this study, we propose a Lock-In-Amp design to detect minute temperature changes of clothing and thermistor wired by a preacher as a method to regularly measure body temperature in daily life. Especially, it is designed to measure the minute resistance change of the thermistor according to body temperature change even in a low-cost microprocessor environment by using a micro-processor-based Lock-In-Amp, and a jacquard and the thermistor is arranged so as to be close to the side, so that the reference body temperature can be easily measured. The temperature was measured and stored in real time using short-range wireless communication for non - restraint temperature monitoring. A baby vest was made to verify its performance through temperature experiments for infants. The measurement of infant body temperature through the existing skin sensor or thermometer has limitations in monitoring infant body temperature for a long time without restriction. However, it can be overcome by using the embroidery fabric based micro temperature monitoring wireless monitoring device proposed in this study.

• 한국가스학회지
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.29-34
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• 2021

제약회사에서 제조하는 의약품의 원재료에 인화성물질이 종종 존재한다. 이런 경우 과량의 인화성 물질을 투입하여 중간체를 만들고 반응에 참여하지 않은 인화성물질을 여과 및 건조단계를 통하여 제거하는 공정을 거치게 된다. 또한, 여과 공정에서 분리된 인화성 액체가 여액받이 통에 스플래쉬 필링 형태로 쌓이게 된다. 이런 경우 인화성 액체의 증기 및 미스트가 생성되어 폭발 하한 값, 최소점화에너지가 더욱 낮아지게 되며 복합 대전이 발생하여 화재·폭발의 위험이 증대된다. 본 연구에서는 최근의 제약회사 여과공정 중 발생한 화재 사고를 분석하여, 화재 폭발 사고를 방지하기 위한 방안으로 질소 공급설비 설치, 용량 개선, 도전성 여과포 및 정전기 축적 방지대책 등을 제시하고자 한다.

• 패션비즈니스
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.112-122
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• 2022

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of using socks combined with EMS on ankle pain reduction and ankle function improvement in home training participants. In this study, the conductive fabric was combined using socks that can properly compress the ankle. First, VAS was measured during EMS training after fatigue was induced and compared with fatigue during rest. It was confirmed that the level of VAS after EMS training was lower than after rest and fatigue. It was also confirmed that EMS training, which combines EMS with socks, was effective in reducing pain. The experimental action is a measurement action of WBLT and lying posture, and the situation before and after EMS training was compared by performing 30 minutes on the treadmill to cause delayed muscle pain during exercise. As a result of this study, it was found that pain reduction and ROM function were improved when electrical stimulation was performed using EMS socks. It was also confirmed that the application of electrical stimulation to EMS socks effected on ankle fatigue and function improvement. From the study results, it is expected that wearing socks equipped with EMS significantly reduces ankle injuries and improves functional recovery for home training participants.