• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.51-59
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• 2013

Objectives : This study was designed to evaluate clinical evidence of acupuncture treatment for peripheral facial palsy in South Korea. Methods : All process was independently proceeded by two investigators. Literature search was performed in 9 databases from their inception to February 2013. Searched reports was twice excluded for title, abstract and body. And then, data extract and analysis was done before assessing risk of bias by Cochrane Handbook. Results : 10 randomized controlled trials(RCT) were finally included. 4 RCT handled postauricular pain with facial palsy. All articles at least used in combination with two treatments. Interventions like pharmacopuncture, electroacupuncture, scalp acupuncture etcetera were conducted as treatment to evaluate efficacy, and some study reported advantageous effects of treatment group compared to baseline or control group. Adverse events didn't referd to in any studies. In assessing risk of bias, indefinite and uncertain information made all included trials to have a high risk of bias. Conclusions : Because of methodological deficit, there is no sufficient evidence to allow any conclusion about the efficacy of acupuncture for peripheral facial palsy. Therefore, well designed trials with high quality is needed from now on.

• 융합신호처리학회논문지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.51-56
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• 2019

본 논문은 모바일 환경에서의 BCG기반 심박 수 측정을 위한 향상된 심박 신호 추출 방법을 제안한다. 우선, 모바일 카메라를 이용하여 사용자의 얼굴을 촬영한 비디오로부터 얼굴 특징과 배경 특징을 동시에 추적함으로써 손 떨림에 의한 영향을 제거한 머리 움직임 신호를 추출한다. 그리고 머리 움직임 신호로부터 심박 신호를 정확하게 분리해내기 위해 신호의 주기성을 계산하는 새로운 방법을 제안한다. 제안 방법은 모바일 얼굴 비디오로부터 강건하게 심박 신호를 추출할 수 있으며, 기존 방법에 비해 보다 정확하게 심박 수 측정(측정 오차가 3-4 bpm 감소)을 할 수 있다.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제49권2호
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• pp.171-176
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• 2019

The available methods for veneer evaluation are limited to clinical and radiographic examinations, which may not allow the appropriate identification of failure. In this report, we demonstrate the use of optical coherence tomography (OCT) as a noninvasive diagnostic and follow-up method to evaluate gingival recovery and the adhesive interface in aesthetic oral rehabilitation involving periodontal plastic surgery and ceramic laminate veneers. OCT was efficient for evaluating both soft and hard tissues, as well as the quality of the adhesive interface. In conclusion, OCT was found to be a promising approach for the professional evaluation of aesthetic oral rehabilitation, as it was capable of generating images that enabled the analysis of gingival recovery and the adhesive interface.

• 대한한방소아과학회지
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• 제38권2호
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• pp.41-52
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• 2024

Objectives The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of applying acupuncture as intervention of peripheral facial paralysis in children. Methods We conducted searches on China National Knowledge Infrastructure and Wanfang Data using the keywords "facial paralysis", "children", and "acupuncture". Results Six randomized controlled trials were included in the analysis. The acupoints most frequently utilized were Hapgok (LI4), Jichang (ST4), Yangbaek (GB14), Sabaek (ST2), Hyeopgeo (ST6), Yeonghyang (LI20), Yepung (TE17), and Taeyang (EX-HN5). The Stomach Meridian (ST) was the most targeted. Acupuncture treatment was found to be as effective as or more effective than Western medicine treatment in certain cases. Conclusions Acupuncture therapy shows promise for treating pediatric peripheral facial paralysis. However, further clinical randomized controlled trials are necessary to validate the efficacy and safety of acupuncture treatment.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.109-116
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• 2008

Objectives : This study investigated the effect of imbalance of autonomic nerve system on the idiopathic facial palsy by the comparison Heart Rate Variability results of Facial palsy group and healthy control group, and to clarify correlation between House-Brackmann Grade and Heart Rate Variability results. Methods : 119 idiopathic facial palsy patients and 88 health subjects who underwent HRV test were retrospectively reviewed based on medical records. We compared between the HRV results of facial palsy group and that of normal control group, and also compared the HRV results of facial palsy subgroup classified by House-Brackmann Grade. Results 1. All HRV results－Mean Heart Rat(MHRT), Standard Deviation of all the Normal RR intervals(SDNN), Total Power(TP), Very Low Frequency(VLF), Low Frequency(LF), High Frequency(HF), ratio betwween the Low Frequency and High Frequency power(LF/HF ratio) of facial palsy group are decreased compared to that of normal control group, especially SDNN, TP, VLF, LF, LF/HF ratio showed significant difference(p<0.05). 2. HRV results showed no significant correlation in House-Brackmann Grade. Conclusions : This study showed that lower HRV results of facial palsy group than normal control group and suggests that imbalance of autonomic nerve system related with facial palsy. HRV could be a objective tool to reflect condition of idiopathic facial palsy patients.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.330-336
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• 1999

Study of dentofacial structure relationships relative to TMJ internal derangement is required to increase the predictability of TMJ internal derangement. But few studies have been reported. The purpose of this study is to reveal any correlation of dentofacial characteristics with TMJ internal derangement by lateral cephalometric analysis. Patients were devided into two groups. (1) Symptomatic patients with TMJ internal derangement (2) Asymptomatic volunteers with no TMJ internal derangement. Twenty symptomatic patients with TMJ internal derangement(7male, 13female) were selected from our clinic and had undergone a standarized clinical examination, panorama, transcranical view, TMJ tomography. Twenty asymptomatic volunteers(9male, 11female) were selected from our clinic with no pain, no limitation of motion. All subjects had undergone lateral cephalometric analysis. The results were obtained as follows. 1. No significant difference between ID and normal group is detected in cranial base. 2. Maxilla position of ID group is located more posterioly than normal group. 3. Mandible position of ID group is located more posteriorly than normal group and facial profile is hyperdivergent. 4. Posterior facial height of ID group is less than normal group thus facial profile is hyperdivergent. The patients, as mentioned, have a high prevalance of ID thus it should be careful in TMJ ID diagnosis and treatment.

• International journal of advanced smart convergence
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.8-17
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• 2019

The main purpose of this study isto explore the potential of affective computing (AC) platforms in education through two phases ofresearch: Phase I - platform analysis and Phase II - classification of academic emotions. In Phase I, the results indicate that the existing affective analysis platforms can be largely classified into four types according to the emotion detecting methods: (a) facial expression-based platforms, (b) biometric-based platforms, (c) text/verbal tone-based platforms, and (c) mixed methods platforms. In Phase II, we conducted an in-depth analysis of the emotional experience that a learner encounters in online video-based learning in order to establish the basis for a new classification system of online learner's emotions. Overall, positive emotions were shown more frequently and longer than negative emotions. We categorized positive emotions into three groups based on the facial expression data: (a) confidence; (b) excitement, enjoyment, and pleasure; and (c) aspiration, enthusiasm, and expectation. The same method was used to categorize negative emotions into four groups: (a) fear and anxiety, (b) embarrassment and shame, (c) frustration and alienation, and (d) boredom. Drawn from the results, we proposed a new classification scheme that can be used to measure and analyze how learners in online learning environments experience various positive and negative emotions with the indicators of facial expressions.

• 한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지
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• 제10권6호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2005

얼굴 분석은 얼굴 인식 머리 움직임과 얼굴 표정을 이용한 인간과 컴퓨터사이의 인터페이스, 모델 기반 코딩, 가상현실 등 많은 응용 분야에서 유용하게 활용된다. 이러한 응용 분야에서는 얼굴의 특징점들을 정확하게 추출해야 한다. 본 논문에서는 눈, 눈썹, 입술의 코너와 같은 얼굴 특징을 자동으로 추출하는 방법을 제안한다. 먼저, 입력 영상으로부터 AdaBoost 기반의 객체 검출 기법을 이용하여 얼굴 영역을 추출한다. 그 다음에는 계곡 에너지. 명도 에너지, 경계선 에너지의 세 가지 특징 에너지를 계산하여 결합한다. 구해진 특징 에너지 영상에 대하여 에너지 값이 큰 수평 방향향의 사각형을 탐색함으로써 특징 영역을 검출한다. 마지막으로 특징 영역의 가장자리 부분에서 코너 검출 알고리즘을 적용함으로써 눈, 눈썹, 입술의 코너를 검출한다. 본 논문에서 제안된 얼굴 특징 추출 방법은 세 가지의 특징 에너지를 결합하여 사용하고 계곡 에너지와 명도 에너지의 계산이 조명 변화에 적응적인 특성을 갖도록 함으로써, 다양한 환경 조건하에서 견고하게 얼굴 특징을 추출할 수 있다.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.174-185
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• 2010

Objective : In period of convalescence and aftereffect, facial palsy patients suffer from social and psychological problems, besides experiencing physical inconvenience. So Quality of life is important Evaluation in treatment or facial palsy. Nevertheless the aims of recent study were only trying to explain about objective symptoms. Therefore, Oriental-Western Medicine was performed, effectiveness of treatment were measured in Quality of life. Methods : Acute facial palsy patients who visiting whin 5days completed questionnaire about Quality of life, if he(or she) participated voluntarily. Questionnaire are comprised of general characteristics, Facial Disability Index(FDI), WHOQOL-BREF, VAS and House-Brackmann grade. Questionnaire used two times, the first medical examination and 4weeks later after starting Oriental-Western Medicine. The statistical analysis was performed by GraphPad Prism 4.0. T-test was used to verify effectiveness between the two groups. Results : 1. When we compared the first medical examination with 4weeks later, score of FDI-Physical function and FDI-Social/Well-bieng function increased but they were not valid statistically. 2. When we compared the first medical examination with 4weeks later, in WHOQOL-Brefoverall domain and physical domain, score increased. In WHOQOL-Bref-psychological, Social, Environment domain, score decreased. but, they were not valid statistically. 3. VAS, House-Brackmann grade decreased, but, they were not valid statistically. Conclusion : The number of subjects with facial palsy in our study(N=5) was too small, and the period of study(4 weeks) was short, too. For this reason, our data were not valid statistically. But Facial palsy Patient's Quality of life has risen.

• 한국컴퓨터그래픽스학회논문지
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.9-16
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• 2012

본 논문은 광학식 동작 포착 장비를 사용해 얼굴과 동작을 동시에 포착할 경우 발생하는 불완전한 표정 데이터의 복원에 관한 연구를 다룬다. 일반적으로 동작 포착과 표정 포착은 필요 해상도에서 차이가 나며, 이로 인해 동작과 표정을 동시에 포착하기 힘들었다. 본 연구에서는 표정과 동작의 동시 포착을 위해, 기존의 작은 마커를 촘촘히 얼굴에 부착하는 표정 포착 방식에서 탈피하여 적은 수의 마커만을 이용하여 표정을 포착하고, 이로부터 세밀한 얼굴 표정을 복원하는 방법을 제안한다. 본 방법의 핵심 아이디어는 얼굴 표정의 움직임을 미리 데이터베이스화하여, 적은 수의 마커로 표현된 얼굴 표정을 복원하는 것이다. 이를 위해 주성분분석을 사용하였으며, 제안된 기술을 실제 동적인 장면에 활용하여 표정의 복원이 잘 됨을 검증하였다.