• International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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• 제24권5호
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• pp.135-155
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• 2024

Urban public health monitoring in smart cities focuses on the control of conditions and health challenges in urban environments. Considering the rapid spread of diseases and pandemics, it is important for health authorities to trace people carrying the virus. In smart cities, this tracing must be interoperable and intelligent, especially in indoor surfaces characterized by small distances between people. Therefore, to fight pandemics, it is necessary to start with the already-existing digital equipment of the Internet of Things, such as connected objects and smartphones. In this study, the developed system is employed to provide a social IoT network and suggest a strategy which allows reliable traceability without threatening the privacy of users. This IoT-based system allows respecting the social distance between persons sharing public services in smart cities without applying smartphone applications or severe confinement. It also permits a return to normal life in case of viral pandemic and ensures the much-desired balance between economy and health. The present study analyses previous proposed social distance systems then, unlike these studies, suggests an intelligent and distributed IoT based strategy for positioning students. Two scenarios of static and dynamic optimization-based placement of Bluetooth Low Energy devices are proposed and an experimental study shows the contribution and complementarity of the introduced contact tracing strategy with the applications on smartphones.

• 한국지리정보학회지
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.186-198
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• 2016

고병원성 조류인플루엔자(Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza: HPAI)는 전염력이 매우 높아 발병 시 전국적으로 확산되어 막대한 사회경제적 피해를 유발하는 제1종 법정가축전염병이다. 국가동물방역통합시스템(Korea Animal Health Integrated System: KAHIS)은 축산차량등록제를 통하여 축산관련차량의 축산관련시설 출입정보를 실시간으로 기록함으로써 가축질병 발생 시 신속한 방역업무를 지원하기 위하여 구축한 통합시스템이다. KAHIS는 가축질병 발생 시 차량이동에 의한 확산경로를 효과적으로 추적하기 위한 시공간 정보를 포함한다. 이러한 시공간 정보를 바탕으로 시설들 간 연결 관계를 나타내는 접촉 네트워크를 구축할 경우 가축질병의 시공간 확산과정 추론에 유용하게 활용할 수 있다. 본 연구의 목적은 가축질병 방역활동 지원을 위하여 KAHIS에 내재된 시공간 정보를 접촉 네트워크로 구축하여 일차적 활용방안을 실증적으로 제시하는 것이다. 구축한 접촉 네트워크를 토대로 가축질병의 확산이 이루어지는 잠재적 시공간적 권역을 추정함으 로써 차단 방역 관련 의사결정을 돕기 위한 분석정보를 도출하고 해석을 통하여 정책적 함의를 제시하였다. 아울러 좀 더 고도화된 의사결정 지원정보 도출을 위한 접촉 네트워크의 심층적 활용 방안을 제시하였다.

• 한국인터넷방송통신학회논문지
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• 제20권6호
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• pp.175-182
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• 2020

비접촉식 시선추적 기술은 인간과 컴퓨터간의 인터페이스로서 장애가 있는 사람들에게 핸즈프리 통신을 제공하며, 최근 코로나 바이러스 등으로 인한 비접촉시스템에도 중요한 역할을 할 것으로 기대된다. 따라서 본 논문에서는 인간 중심의 상호 작용을 위한 상황인식 다중영역 분류기 및 ASSL 알고리즘을 기반으로 한 사용자 인터페이스 기술을 개발한다. 이전의 AdaBoost 알고리즘은 안구 특징 사이의 공간적 맥락 관계를 이용할 수 없기 때문에 눈의 커서 포인팅 추정을 위한 안면 추적에서 충분히 신뢰할 수 있는 성능을 제공 할 수 없다. 따라서 본 논문에서는 효율적인 비접촉식 시선 추적 및 마우스 구현을 위한 눈 영역의 상황기반 AdaBoost 다중 영역 분류기를 제시한다. 제안된 방식은 여러 시선 기능을 감지, 추적 및 집계하여 시선을 평가하고 온 스크린 커서 기반의 능동 및 반 감독 학습을 조정한다. 이는 눈 위치에 성공적으로 사용되었으며 눈 특징을 감지하고 추적하는 데에도 사용할 수 있다. 사용자의 시선을 따라 컴퓨터 커서를 제어하며 칼만 필터를 이용하여 실시간으로 추적하며, 가우시안 모델링을 적용함으로써 후처리하였다. Fits law에 의해 실험하였으며, 랜덤하게 대상객체를 생성하여 실시간으로 시선추적성능을 분석하였다. 제안하는 상황인식을 기반 인식기를 통하여 비접촉 인터페이스로서의 활용이 높아질 것이다.

• 융합정보논문지
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• 제11권10호
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• pp.138-143
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• 2021

현재, Covid-19의 밀접접촉자를 찾아내어 진단검사를 통해 Covid-19 확산을 차단하고 있다. 하지만 확진자의 잠복 기간이 2주가 되고, 확진자의 동선을 추적하여 접촉자를 찾기에 많은 인력과 시간, 비용이 소요된다. 특히, 확진자의 수가 증가할수록 접촉자를 찾아 사전에 차단하는 비용이 기하급수적으로 증가하여 한계점을 가진다. 접촉자를 찾기 위해 전 국민이 상점이나 식당 등 편의시설을 방문할 때마다 전자출입명부를 기록해야 하는데 이는 개인의 위치 정보에 대한 프라이버시 침해 가능성이 높다. 본 연구에서는 자신의 위치와 시간을 실시간으로 저장하고, KDCA에서 수집된 감염자의 동선 정보를 다운받아 겹치는 지점이 있을 경우에 사용자에게 통지하여 사전에 진단검사를 유도하는 시스템을 설계하고자 한다. 제안 기법은 상점을 방문할 때 전자출입명부를 기록해야 하는 번거로움을 해결하면서 개인정보를 사전에 KDCA에 제공하지 않아 프라이버시 침해를 차단할 수 있다.

• 비파괴검사학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.153-161
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• 2006

A simulation program SIMULTSONIC is under development at CNDE to help determine and/or help optimize ultrasonic probe locations for inspection of complex components. SIMULTSONIC provides a ray-trace based assessment for immersion and contact modes of inspection. The code written in Visual C++ operating in Microsoft Windows environment provides an interactive user interface. In this paper, a description of the various features of SIMULTSONIC is given followed by examples illustrating the capability of SIMULTSONIC to deal with inspection of canonical objects such as pipes. In particular, the use of SIMULTSONIC in the inspection of very thin-walled pipes (with 450 urn wall thickness) is described. Ray trace based assessment was done using SIMULTSONIC to determine the standoff distance and the angle of oblique incidence for an immersion mode focused transducer. A 3-cycle Hanning window pulse was chosen for simulations. Experiments were carried out to validate the simulations. The A-scans and the associated B-Scan images obtained through simulations show good correlation with experimental results, both with the arrival time of the signal as well as with the signal amplitudes.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.1056-1066
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• 2016

Wireless power transfer (WPT) technology is now recognized as an efficient means of transferring power without physical contact. However, frequency detuning will greatly reduce the transmission power and efficiency of a WPT system. To overcome the difficulties associated with the traditional frequency-tracking methods, this paper proposes a Direct Phase Control (DPC) approach, based on the Second-Order Generalized Integrator Phase-Locked Loop (SOGI-PLL), to provide accurate frequency-tracking for WPT systems. The DPC determines the phase difference between the output voltage and current of the inverter in WPT systems, and the SOGI-PLL provides the phase of the resonant current for dynamically adjusting the output voltage frequency of the inverter. Further, the stability of this control method is analyzed using the linear system theory. The performance of the proposed frequency-tracking method is investigated under various operating conditions. Simulation and experimental results convincingly demonstrate that the proposed technique will track the quasi-resonant frequency automatically, and that the ZVS operation can be achieved.

• Journal of Contemporary Eastern Asia
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.27-46
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• 2022

The purpose of this study is two-fold: first, to discuss the concept of health diplomacy and the Korean government's response to contain the COVID-19 pandemic; second, to assess and compare assumptions of variances about foreigners' perceptions of how Korea is leveraging digital technology in battling the coronavirus spread, and its vaccine campaign; through the lenses of Chinese, Filipino, and Pakistani foreign nationals who are currently living in Korea. A total of 219 foreigners responded to the survey. The collected data were analyzed as percentages, mean averages, t-test, and ANOVA for statistical analysis. Results show that Korea is utilizing its digital technology practices and vaccine campaign in battling the pandemic through efforts of health diplomacy. ANOVA indicated significant results and assumptions of variance across three ethnic groups showing the Pakistani population had higher mean scores than the Chinese and Filipino about Korea's health diplomacy during the pandemic. This study contributes to the literature on Korea's digital technology practices and vaccine campaigns amidst the COVID-19 pandemic by promoting its image through health diplomacy efforts. It projects the country's soft image on a global scale, to save the lives of locals and foreign nationals, by providing insights into health diplomacy in Korea.

• International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.93-102
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• 2021

The world is facing an unprecedented economic, social and political crisis with the spread of COVID-19. The Corona Virus (COVID-19) and its global spread have resulted in declaring a pandemic by the World Health Organization. The deadly pandemic of 21st century has spread its wings across the globe with an exponential increase in the number of cases in many countries. The developing and underdeveloped countries are struggling hard to counter the rapidly growing and widespread challenge of COVID-19 because it has greatly influenced the global economies whereby the underdeveloped countries are more affected by its devastating impacts, especially the life of the low-income population. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) were particularly useful in spreading key emergency information and helping to maintain extensive social distancing. Updated information and testing results were published on national and local government websites. Mobile devices were used to support early testing and contact tracing. The government provided free smartphone apps that flagged infection hotspots with text alerts on testing and local cases. The purpose of this research work is to provide an in depth overview of emerging technologies and recent ICT developments to combat COVID-19 Pandemic. Finally, the author highlights open challenges in order to give future research directions.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.344-346
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• 2022

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has rapidly spread worldwide, leading the World Health Organization to declare coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) a pandemic. To curb the unchecked spread of SARS-CoV-2 infection, most countries have enforced travel restrictions. However, it is debatable whether such restrictions are effective in containing infections and preventing pandemics. Rather, they may negatively impact economies and diplomatic relationships. Each government should conduct an extensive and appropriate analysis of its national economy, diplomatic status, and COVID-19 preparedness to decide whether it is best to restrict entering travelers. Even if travelers from other countries are allowed entry, extensive contact tracing is required to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In addition, governments can implement "travel bubbles," which allow the quarantine-free flow of people among countries with relatively low levels of community transmission. An accurate evaluation of the benefits and losses due to entry restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic would be helpful in determining whether entry restrictions are an effective measure to reduce the spread of infection in future pandemics.

• 보건행정학회지
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.4-16
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• 2024

Smart hospitals involve the use of recent ICT (information and communications technology) technologies to improve healthcare access, efficiency, and effectiveness. Standardization in smart hospital technologies is crucial for interoperability, scalability, policy formulation, quality control, and maintenance. This study reviewed relevant international standards for smart hospitals and the organizations that develop them. Specific attention was paid to robotics in smart hospitals and the potential for standardization in this area. The study used online resources and existing standards to analyze technologies, standards, and practices in smart hospitals. Key technologies of smart hospitals were identified. Relevant standards from ISO (International Organization for Standardization) and IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) were mapped to each core technology. Korea's leadership in smart hospital technology were highlighted. Approaches for standardizing smart hospitals were proposed. Finally, potential new international standard items for robotics in smart hospitals were identified and categorized by function: sampling, remote operation, delivery, disinfection, and movement tracking/contact tracing. Standardization in smart hospital technologies is crucial for ensuring interoperability, scalability, ethical use of artificial intelligence, and quality control. Implementing international standards in smart hospitals is expected to benefit individuals, healthcare institutions, nations, and industry by improving healthcare access, quality, and competitiveness.