• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제42권5호
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• pp.365-371
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• 2019

We have developed and applied a diagnostic Multi-Leaf Collimator (MLC) to optimized the X-ray field in medical imaging and the usefulness evaluated through the fusion of infrared image and X-ray image acquired by infrared camera. The hand and skull radiography with multi-leaf collimator(MLC) showed significant area dose reductions of 22.9% and 31.3% compared to ARC and leakage dose was compliant with KS A 4732. Also scattering doses of 50 cm and 100 cm showed a significant decrease to confirm the usefulness of MLC. It was confirmed that the fusion of infrared images with an adjustable degree of transparency was possible in the X-ray images. Therefore, fusion of anatomical information with physiological convergence is expected to contribute and improvement of diagnostic ability. In addition, the feasibility of convergence X-ray imaging and DITI devices and the possibility of driving MLC with infrared images were confirmed.

• 한국군사과학기술학회지
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.79-86
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• 2004

This paper has presented to the design results of the analog and digital signal processor for the 2nd generation thermal imaging system using $480\times6$ infrared focal plane array In order to correct non-uniformities of detector arrays, we have developed the 2-point correction method using the thermo electric cooler. Additionally, to enhance the image of low contrast and improve the detection capability, we developed the new technique of histogram processing being suitable for the characteristics of contrast distribution of thermal imagery. Through these image processing techniques, we obtained a high qualify thermal image and acquired good result.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.161-174
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• 2001

Purpose : This study is to see the existence of the meridian and the meridian point through their response to the Young-Su-Bo-Sa. Objective and Methods : For this purpose, with acupuncture stimulation with Young-Su-Bo-Sa on the Hapkok of left hand and an the non-meridian point, and using the Digital infrared thermal image(D.I.T.I), We observed and analyzed the thermal changes of Hapkok, Samgan, non-meridian point(NA), Yonghyang, Soryo, Chonchu, Shingwol. Results and Conclusions : To sum up, We could understand Young-Su-Bo-Sa stimulation through the study findings that the acupuncture stimulation on the meridian point caused significant thermal changes of the associated meridian and meridian point, and Young-Su-Bo stimulation given in the direction of the meridian passage caused increases in the thermal changes of the associated meridian point, while Young-Su-Sa stimulation caused decreases in the thermal changes of the associated meridian point.

• 한국정밀공학회지
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• 제31권11호
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• pp.1051-1058
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• 2014

In this study, we investigated the improvement effect of obesity by treatment with a developed low frequency electrical stimulation system. Thirty female in their 20's as an experiment subjects divided 3 groups(control, commercialized device, developed device) were treated with electrical stimulation on abdomen for 4 weeks. The body weight, body mass index(BMI), waist-hip ratio(WHR), muscle strength, muscle(transverse abdominis(TrA), internal obliquus abdominis(IO), external obliquus abdominis(EO)), fat thickness and abdominal surface temperature were measured by electromyogram(EMG), ultrasound and digital infrared thermal image(DITI). In the result, the body weight and BMI were decreased. Subcutaneous abdominal fat were significantly reduced after 4 weeks. The muscle strength and TrA muscle thickness was increased 13.2%(p<0.05), and 35.5%, respectively. The fat thickness showed decrease in abdomen (p<0.05). Infrared measurement on abdominal surface temperature as a parameter of improvement in blood circulation was significantly increased(p<0.05). Therefore, the low frequency stimulation showed positive effects on parameters of the obesity improvement.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.241-249
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• 2009

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the patients with compressive neuropathy of the radial nerve(Saturday Night Palsy), who was improved by acupuncture and Sweet Bee Venom(SBV) treatment. Methods & Results : The patients were hospitalized or outpatient in Dept. of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, traditional korean medical hospital, Sangji University from 1st, Dec. 2008 to 30th June 2009, and treated with acupuncture, SBV, electrical stimulation therapy and herbal medication therapy. To evaluate the wrist drop and numbness of fingers, coding result(Arbitrary values used to evaluate result) and digital infrared thermal image, which was well defined diagnostic tool estimating skin surface temperature difference, were used. As a result, patient symptoms were improved remarkably. Conclusions : Patients were treated during 6 weeks in average. 2 cases were excellent and 1 case was evaluated good result by the acupuncture, Sweet Bee Venom, electrical stimulation therapy.

• 대한원격탐사학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한원격탐사학회 2003년도 Proceedings of ACRS 2003 ISRS
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• pp.277-279
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• 2003

The study utilizes remote sensing as the main monitoring means. With different spatial high-resolution, multichannel ASTER remote sensing image as the main information in Beijing city zone; with regional border and statistical data as auxiliary factor a study between the thermal space distribution character and the underground medium is analyzed based on the GIS logical algorithm and synthetic analysis technology. Results show thermal forming mechanism and the rule of distribution is mainly related to the underground medium and the change of the city distribution. Different underground medium has different degree and intensity influence on the thermal space distribution. Furthermore, urban greenbelt and water areas can reduce the thermal effect and large-scale greenbelt creates green island effect. In addition, Road net, residential area, population density, heat resources and so on have some positive effect on the thermal distribution, which increase the local temperature and intensity on the other hand. It is important to study the thermal distribution and its related factors, which contributes to the plan, construction and development of the city.

• 디지털콘텐츠학회 논문지
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• 제19권6호
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• pp.1213-1218
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• 2018

최근 비전분야에 소개된 Mask R-CNN은 객체 인스턴스 세분화를위한 개념적으로 간단하고 유연하며 일반적인 프레임 워크를 제시한다. 이 논문에서는 열적외선 카메라로부터 획득한 열감지영상에서 발열체인 인스턴스에 대해 발열부위의 세그멘테이션 마스크를 생성하는 동시에 이미지 내의 오브젝트 발열부분을 효율적으로 탐색하는 알고리즘을 제안한다. Mask R-CNN 기법은 바운딩 박스 인식을 위해 기존 브랜치와 병렬로 객체 마스크를 예측하기 위한 브랜치를 추가함으로써 Faster R-CNN을 확장한 알고리즘이다. Mask R-CNN은 훈련이 간단하고 빠르게 실행하는 고속 R-CNN에 추가된다. 더욱이, Mask R-CNN은 다른 작업으로 일반화하기 용이하다. 본 연구에서는 이 R-CNN기반 적외선 영상 검출알고리즘을 제안하여 RGB영상에서 구별할 수 없는 발열체를 탐지하였다. 실험결과 Mask R-CNN에서 변별하지 못하는 발열객체를 성공적으로 검출하였다.

• 대한공간정보학회지
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.71-78
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• 2017

최근 널리 보급되고 있는 태양광 발전소의 유지관리를 위해 다양한 연구들이 시도되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)기반 열적외선 센서를 이용하여 태양광 셀의 발열을 분석하는 것으로서 주요 결론은 다음과 같다. 먼저 UAV 기반 RGB 센서를 이용하여 정사영상과 digital surface model(DSM) 자료를 구축하였으며, 이를 통해 태양광 셀의 발열 분석에 필요한 태양광 모듈 레이어를 생성하였다. 또한 태양광 모듈 레이어의 위치정확도를 평가하기 위해 virtual reference service(VRS) 측량을 이용하여 검정점에 대한 수평오차를 분석한 결과, 표준오차가 $dx={\pm}2.4cm$, $dy={\pm}3.2cm$로 높은 위치정확도를 확보할 수 있었다. 그리고 태양광 셀의 발열 실험을 위해 고무패치를 설치한 후 UAV 열적외선 센서를 이용하여 발열이 생기는 고무패치의 위치를 효과적으로 분석할 수 있었다. 또한 고무패치 셀 비율과 UAV 열적외선 센서에 의한 셀 비율의 표준오차는 ${\pm}3.5%$로 나타났으며, 따라서 UAV 기반 열적외선 센서를 이용하여 태양광 셀의 발열을 효과적으로 분석할 수 있었다. 아울러 발열이 생기는 셀이 위치하고 있는 태양광 모듈의 코드를 자동으로 추출함으로서 효과적인 태양광발전소 유지보수가 가능하게 되었다.

• Clinical Pain
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.70-75
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• 2019

Objective: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the usefulness of infrared thermography in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome by comparing with electrodiagnostic and ultrasonographic findings. Method: From January 2014 to October 2017, electrodiagnosis, ultrasound, and digital infrared thermal image (DITI) of unilateral carpal tunnel syndrome diagnosed in a single hospital were retrospectively analyzed. The subjects with bilateral symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, peripheral vascular disease, diabetes, thyroid disease, fibromyalgia, rheumatic disease, systemic infection, inflammation, malignant tumor, and other musculoskeletal disorders such as finger osteoarthritis, peripheral neuropathy, cervical radiculopathy, and the previous history of surgery were excluded. Results: Of 53 patients diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome, 11 were male and 42 were female. The visual analogue scale was 4.9 ± 1.9, and the duration of symptom was 11.8 ± 12.5 months. There was no statistically significant difference in the body surface temperature between the unaffected and affected sides. The severity of symptoms, electrodiagnostic findings, and cross-sectional area of the median nerve significantly correlates to each other. The temperature difference between the second fingers of the affected and unaffected sides showed a weak correlation with the amplitude of sensory nerve action potential and onset latency of compound muscle action potential, when there was no significant correlation with the other parameters. Conclusion: The difference in temperature on the surface of the body, which can be confirmed by DITI, is little diagnostic value when DITI is performed in unilateral carpal tunnel syndrome patients, especially when compared with ultrasonography.

• International Journal of Aeronautical and Space Sciences
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.206-214
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• 2017

In this study, measurement of thermophysical properties of materials at high temperatures was performed. This experiment employed a heater device to heat the material to a high temperature. The images of the specimen surface due to thermal load at various temperatures were recorded using charge-coupled device (CCD) cameras. Afterwards, the full-field thermal deformation of the specimen was determined using the digital image correlation (DIC) method. The capability and accuracy of the proposed technique are verified by two experiments: (1) thermal deformation and strain measurement of a stainless steel specimen that was heated to $590^{\circ}C$ and (2) thermal expansion and thermal contraction measurements of specimen in the process of heating and cooling. This research focused on two goals: first, obtaining the temperature dependence of the coefficient of thermal expansion, which can be used as data input for finite element simulation; and second, investigating the capability of the DIC method in measuring full-field thermal deformation and strain. The results of the measured coefficient of thermal expansion were close to the values available in the handbook. The measurement results were in good agreement with finite element method simulation results. The results reveal that DIC is an effective and accurate technique for measuring full-field high-temperature thermal strain in engineering fields such as aerospace engineering.