• 대한임베디드공학회논문지
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• 제16권5호
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• pp.233-240
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• 2021

We propose a novel, highly accurate approximate multiplier using different types of inexact 4-2 compressors. The importance of low hardware costs leads us to develop approximate multiplication for error-resilient applications. Several rules are developed when selecting a topology for designing the proposed multiplier. Our highly accurate multiplier design considers the different error characteristics of adopted compressors, which achieves a good error distribution, including a low relative error of 0.02% in the 8-bit multiplication. Our analysis shows that the proposed multiplier significantly reduces power consumption and area by 45% and 26%, compared with the exact multiplier. Notably, a trade-off relationship between error characteristics and hardware costs can be achieved when considering those of existing highly accurate approximate multipliers. In the image blending, edge detection and image sharpening applications, the proposed 8-bit approximate multiplier shows better performance in terms of image quality metrics compared with other highly accurate approximate multipliers.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제23권7호
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• pp.752-762
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• 2022

Objective: To compare a deep learning-based reconstruction (DLR) algorithm for pediatric abdominopelvic computed tomography (CT) with filtered back projection (FBP) and iterative reconstruction (IR) algorithms. Materials and Methods: Post-contrast abdominopelvic CT scans obtained from 120 pediatric patients (mean age ± standard deviation, 8.7 ± 5.2 years; 60 males) between May 2020 and October 2020 were evaluated in this retrospective study. Images were reconstructed using FBP, a hybrid IR algorithm (ASiR-V) with blending factors of 50% and 100% (AV50 and AV100, respectively), and a DLR algorithm (TrueFidelity) with three strength levels (low, medium, and high). Noise power spectrum (NPS) and edge rise distance (ERD) were used to evaluate noise characteristics and spatial resolution, respectively. Image noise, edge definition, overall image quality, lesion detectability and conspicuity, and artifacts were qualitatively scored by two pediatric radiologists, and the scores of the two reviewers were averaged. A repeated-measures analysis of variance followed by the Bonferroni post-hoc test was used to compare NPS and ERD among the six reconstruction methods. The Friedman rank sum test followed by the Nemenyi-Wilcoxon-Wilcox all-pairs test was used to compare the results of the qualitative visual analysis among the six reconstruction methods. Results: The NPS noise magnitude of AV100 was significantly lower than that of the DLR, whereas the NPS peak of AV100 was significantly higher than that of the high- and medium-strength DLR (p < 0.001). The NPS average spatial frequencies were higher for DLR than for ASiR-V (p < 0.001). ERD was shorter with DLR than with ASiR-V and FBP (p < 0.001). Qualitative visual analysis revealed better overall image quality with high-strength DLR than with ASiR-V (p < 0.001). Conclusion: For pediatric abdominopelvic CT, the DLR algorithm may provide improved noise characteristics and better spatial resolution than the hybrid IR algorithm.

• 대한기계학회논문집A
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• 제31권12호
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• pp.1214-1220
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• 2007

The vertical roller mill, which performs the grinding and partly blending of raw material, is the one of the important machine to produce ordinary portland cement. It has been reported that an unexpected fatigue failure occurred in a table liner in the course of grinding portland cement. The life of table liner is estimated to $4{\times}10^7$ cycles in the design stage, but at the field, when its operating time reaches to $2{\times}10^6{\sim}8{\times}10^6$ cycles, the fracture of table liner begins to be found. The fracture of table liner is initiated from the outside edge of grinding path contacting with the grinding roller. Its maintenance normally take 30 % of the total maintenance costs of the roller mill. Therefore, this study shows the clarification of the reasons occurring the fatal destruction of the table liner by fatigue fracture analysis utilizing fracture mechanics and by the finite element method. And, the results from Goodman diagram illustrate relationship of including information on the transition between tensile and bending fatigue strength in the fatigue characterization of table liner.

• 방송공학회논문지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.142-152
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• 2019

기존 방송 콘텐츠 대비 더욱 생생한 현장감을 주는 초고해상도 콘텐츠에 대한 관심이 증가하고 있다. 하지만 기존의 방송 서비스에서 초고해상도 콘텐츠를 제공하기 위해서는 영상 획득 장치의 화각 및 개별 해상도 한계가 있다. 이러한 문제를 해결하기 위해 여러대의 입력 장치를 통한 영상합성 방법인 스티칭에 대한 연구가 다수 진행되고 있다. 본 논문에서는 기존 스티칭 연구에서의 단점 중 하나인 수평방향으로 촬영된 영상들 정합과정에서 이동하는 물체의 시불변성 훼손을 극복하기 위해, 최소 오류 경계를 활용한 동적 물체 기반 동영상 정합 방안을 제안한다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.690-700
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• 1998

Rubber-toughened particles which are used in the field of chemical engineering are used to increase the fracture toughness of thermoset resin. The application of Core-Shell particles, one of rubber-toughened particles, as a filler for dental composite or restoration have not been examined. The purpose of this study was to evaluate possible use of Core-Shell particles for dental composite, and the hypothesis was that additional toughening mechanisms are activated by the addition of Core-Shell particles. After blending 50vol% quartz with Bis-GMA/TEGDMA resin matrix, the experimental resins were made by the addition of Core-Shell particles with varied content level as 0, 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5, 15, and 20wt%. Fracture toughness was determined on three-point bending specimen with single-edge notch according to ASTM-E 399. Also, flexural properties, that is, strength and modulus were measured by three-point bending testing. Fractogragh of fracture toughness specimen was observed using SEM (JEOL 6400 SEM, MA). The following results from this study were obtained ; 1. Fracture toughness of composite resin added 2.5wt% Core-Shell particles was significantly higher than control group ($p{\leq}0.05$). 2. Flexural properties were decreased with increasing Core-Shell particle content, which showed a correlation statistically ($p{\leq}0.05$). 3. A toughening mechanism such as lamination and microcrack was observed in specimen determined high fracture toughness. 4. The dispersion of Core-Shell itself and quartz filler particles was limited present high content of Core-Shell particles, which decreased a resulting mechanical properties of composites. These results suggest that adequate Core-Shell particles can be used to enhance mechanical properties included toughening for dental composites.

• 스마트미디어저널
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• 제8권3호
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• pp.95-103
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• 2019

세계 제조업은 장기적인 경기침체, 노동 원가 및 원자재 가격 상승으로 성장 한계에 봉착하게 되었으며, 이에 대한 해결방안으로 ICT와 센서 기술을 바탕으로 제조업의 4차 산업혁명을 진행하고 있다. 이러한 흐름에 따라 화학 산업에서의 스마트공장보급 확산과 스마트제조 기술 향상을 위해, 본 논문은 스마트 제조혁신을 위한 보호필름 공정 제조데이터 활용모델의 설계를 제안한다. 보호필름 공정 중에서 원료 배합 및 교반, 압출, 그리고 검수 공정에 대해서 온도, 압력, 습도, 그리고 동영상 및 열화상의 제조 데이터를 획득한다. 또한 획득된 제조 데이터는 대용량 스토리지에 저장되며, AI 서비스에 의한 시계열 및 이미지 분석과 시각화가 진행된다.