• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.323-329
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• 1999

본 연구에서는 피부전기활동을 이용한 졸음 검출시 발생되는 동잡음 제거법을 제안하였다. 운전 조작시 발생하는 동잡음을 제거할 수 없는 기존의 핸들형 전극의 문제점을 해결하기 위하여 두 종류의 손목형 전극을 개발하였으며, 세 종류의 전극을 비교 실험한 결과, type I 전극을 개선한 손목형 전극 II가 동잡음 제거에 가장 효과적이었다. 가상 운전 실험을 통하여 동잡음 판별기준(IRI$\leq$10과 1.1$\leq$dNz)을 설정하고 이 기준을 동시에 만족하는 경우의 Nz값을 동잡음 발생이전의 Nz값으로서 치환하는 동잡음 제거 알고리즘을 개발하였다. 가상 및 도로 주행 실험결과 제안된 알고리즘은 동잡을 성공적으로 제거할 수 있었으며, 본 연구에서 제안된 알고리즘의 개선된 전극을 이용하여 구현된 시스템은 동일한 영향을 받지 않고 각성상태를 정확히 측정할 수 있음을 확인하였다.

• 한국정보통신학회논문지
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• 제14권5호
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• pp.1303-1310
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• 2010

최근 운전자의 건강상태 모니터링 및 졸음운전 방지를 위한 자동차용 부품관련 센서개발 및 시스템 연구들이 국내외에서 활발히 진행되고 있다. 본 논문은 이러한 운전자의 건강 상태 및 졸음운전을 점검하기 위해 체스트벨트 심전도 (ECG)와 손목착용형 산소포화도 (SpO2) 센서를 제작하여 생체신호를 측정하였으며, 측정된 심전도, 산소 포화도, 그리고 심장박동수 신호는 무선센서네트워크를 통해 수집, 전송 및 모니터링 등의 처리를 가능하게 하여 운전자에게 안전운행을 위한 정보를 제공하도록 하였다. 원격지인 서버 PC와 연결된 베이스스테이션으로 수집된 심전도와 용적맥파 신호에서 HRV (Heart Rate Variability, 심박변이도) 신호를 검출하였으며, 검출된 HRV 신호를 시간 영역과 주파수 영역에서의 해석을 통하여 운전자의 스트레스 지수 및 졸음 상태의 실시간 모니터링 및 졸음상태의 운전자에게 주의를 제공하기 위하여 알람을 제공하는 형태의 지능형 모니터링 시스템을 구현하였다.

• 한국지능시스템학회논문지
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.464-470
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• 2016

본 논문은 개선된 얼굴검출 알고리즘과 눈의 개폐 빈도수로부터 운전자의 졸음을 판단하는 방법을 제안한다. 이를 위해 기존의 Viola-Jones 알고리즘과 얼굴의 공간적 상관관계를 이용하여 얼굴, 눈, 코, 입을 검출한다. 여기서, 얼굴의 공간적 상관관계는 7가지 특징에 기반한 DFP(Detect Face Part)에 의해 수행된다. Caltect 얼굴 데이터베이스에 실험을 한 결과, 특히 코 영역에 대한 검출률은 기존 Viola-Jones 알고리즘과 비교하여 13.78% 증가된 검출률을 보여주고 있다. 그리고, SVM(Support Vector Machine)과 PERCLOS(Percentage Closure of Eyes)을 사용해 시간에 따른 눈 개폐상태의 누적 값으로 운전자의 졸음 판단을 분석한다. 실험결과 93.28%의 운전자 졸음판단률을 얻어 제안된 방법의 유용성을 확인하였다.

• 한국정보처리학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정보처리학회 2022년도 추계학술발표대회
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• pp.680-680
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• 2022

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제44권2호
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• pp.98-100
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• 2008

We report a very rare case of a rapidly calcified chronic epidural hematoma (EDH) in a neonate. A 26-day-old female infant was referred to us from a regional hospital because of drowsy mentality and a seizure attack. She was delivered through caesarian section because normal spontaneous vaginal delivery was prolonged and failed. At birth, mild scalp swelling was found on the right frontal area. Scalp swelling was spontaneously resolved and she was discharged without any problems. On the 25th day after her birth, the baby presented with drowsiness and hypotonia following a generalized tonic-clonic seizure. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and a computed tomography (CT) scan revealed a chronic EDH that had a thick layer of calcification. A small burr-hole trephination was performed and a single silastic drainage catheter was inserted. After the operation, a total of 12 ml of liquefied hematoma was drained, and the patient's mentality improved from drowsiness to alertness. The patient was asymptomatic when discharged.

• 한국인터넷방송통신학회논문지
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.89-97
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• 2014

본 논문에서는 운전자의 졸음 판단에 필요한 눈 깜빡임과 하품에 대해 실시간 빈도수 측정 프로그램을 제안한다. 사용자의 눈과 입의 개폐 빈도수 측정을 위해서 CCD 카메라 영상을 기반으로 OpenCV를 이용하여 얼굴을 검출한 후, 검출된 얼굴을 기반으로 눈동자 영역 추출 기술인 CDF(Cumulative Distribution Function)를 사용하여 눈의 위치를 찾아서 활성 윤곽(Active Contour) 기술을 이용하여 눈과 입의 영역을 추출한다. 추출된 눈과 입의 영역을 본 프로그램을 이용하여 각 각의 개폐 빈도수를 측정하며 결과 값을 분석하여 사용자의 졸음 판단을 위한 기반 기술로 활용한다.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.239-243
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• 1996

MS-Contin is an oral controlled-release preparation of morphine sulfate that has been used widely in the management of advanced cancer pain. It prolongs plasma concentration of morphine with no observable accumulation properties following repeated dosing, thereby promoting uninterrupted sleep and hopefully improving patient's quality of life. The common side effects of MS Contin are nausea, vomiting, drowsiness and constipation. But these symptoms are usually mild and respiratory depression is a rare problem. We experienced respiratory depression during oral administration of MS contin for the pain management of advanced gall bladder cancer of 76 years old male patient with metastasis at liver, intestine and cervical lymph node. After we increased the dosage of MS Contin from 160mg to 220mg per day, due to abdominal pain, we observed morphine reaction of MS Contin overdose such as pinpoint pupil, deeply slow respiration below 8/minute, and drowsiness. After intravenous bolus injection of 0.4 mg naloxone followed by continuous administration of 0.2 mg/hr for 4 hours, the patient regained consciousness. The administered route of morphine was changed to intravenous PCA (patient controlled analgesia). There was no aspiration sign as confirmed by chest x-ray. The patient was comfortable and delayed no signs of respiratory depression until now.

• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.167-178
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• 2019

The purpose of this study was to investigate the intake status of energy drinks, knowledge of caffeine and the perception on intake of energy drinks by university students. We surveyed 351 university students from October 25, 2017 to January 25, 2018. The subjects (70.9%) consumed energy drinks more than once. Male students consumed energy drinks more frequently than the female ones. A huge portion (68.3%) of the subjects consumed energy drinks to recover from fatigue and reduce sleepiness. Moreover, they consumed most of the energy drinks at home and the university library. The main anticipated efficacy of energy drinks was the relieving drowsiness. Respondents (86.3%) perceived that energy drinks could be hazardous to the health of human beings. The main risks of consuming energy drinks were sleep disorders, addiction problems and heart beating. The main recognized effects of energy drinks were relieved drowsiness and decreased fatigue. The major side effects were heart beating, nausea, vomiting, heartburn and sleeping disorders. This study suggests that nutritional education is needed to confirm the recommendation of daily intake for caffeine and to raise awareness about the side effects of energy drinks.

• 항공우주의학회지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.51-53
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• 2020

In commemoration of Vol. 30, Issue 2, our journal prepared three review articles, two original papers, and a case report. The first review analyzed aircraft accidents caused by pilots' fatigue and presented a protocol to measure their fatigue, such as primary background survey, subjective drowsiness/arousal evaluation, sleep and activity log, sleep data, and performance measurement. The second review analyzed shift work patterns and work characteristics that may affect the fatigue of aviation mechanics. Also, desirable work principles for aviation mechanics (restrictions on working hours, appropriate rest hours, and night shift restrictions) were presented. The third review discussed the effects that allergic rhinitis can have on pilots (drowsiness and decreased arousal) and introduced a safe treatment method that can prevent these adverse effects. In the first original article, the ratio of 'incompatible (non-fit)' result in aerospace medical examination among Korean aircraft pilots for the past five years was investigated by age group and the common causes of nonconformity were analyzed. In the second original article, the prevalence, mortality, prevalence according to age groups, and regional characteristics of severe febrile thrombocytopenia syndrome were compared and analyzed in Korea and Japan for the past five years. Finally, in the case report, the cases of a patient diagnosed as gastrointestinal stromal tumors who received surgical treatment and chemotherapy were discussed, and the results of the judgment were presented.

• 항공우주의학회지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.66-69
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• 2020

Since allergic rhinitis is a disease with a very high prevalence, it is common to find patients with allergic rhinitis among aviation workers. However, they are so afraid that the report of rhinitis will have a negative effect on the evaluation of one's work suitability. Therefore, aviation medical examiners (AMEs) must be able to accurately understand the nature of allergic rhinitis, and confidently explain that appropriate treatment of rhinitis has a positive effect on their performance. In the treatment of allergic rhinitis, there are some medications that may cause drowsiness, which may impair the accuracy and safety of the aviation service. Therefore, AMEs should accurately know safe drugs that do not cause drowsiness and prescribe them to patients. In addition, it is necessary to know exactly whether air workers may receive the latest treatments for allergic rhinitis, such as surgical treatment and immunotherapy, and be able to recommend these treatments appropriately. Therefore, in this paper, we first briefly describe the pathophysiology, genetics, causative antigen, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of allergic rhinitis. We also aimed to discuss safe medication and other treatment modalities for allergic rhinitis.