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Face Recognition Evaluation of an Illumination Property of Subspace Based Feature Extractor (부분공간 기반 특징 추출기의 조명 변인에 대한 얼굴인식 성능 분석)

  • Kim, Kwang-Soo;Boo, Deok-Hee;Ahn, Jung-Ho;Kwak, Soo-Yeong;Byun, Hye-Ran
    • Journal of KIISE:Software and Applications
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    • v.34 no.7
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    • pp.681-687
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    • 2007
  • Face recognition technique is very popular for a personal information security and user identification in recent years. However, the face recognition system is very hard to be implemented due to the difficulty where change in illumination, pose and facial expression. In this paper, we consider that an illumination change causing the variety of face appearance, virtual image data is generated and added to the D-LDA which was selected as the most suitable feature extractor. A less sensitive recognition system in illumination is represented in this paper. This way that consider nature of several illumination directions generate the virtual training image data that considered an illumination effect of the directions and the change of illumination density. As result of experiences, D-LDA has a less sensitive property in an illumination through ORL, Yale University and Pohang University face database.

A comparative study of quality of life of patients with maxillofacial fracture and healthy controls at two tertiary healthcare institutions

  • Somoye, Mayowa Solomon;Adetayo, Adekunle Moses;Adeyemo, Wasiu Lanre;Ladeinde, Akinola Ladipo;Gbotolorun, Micah Olalekan
    • Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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    • v.47 no.5
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    • pp.351-359
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    • 2021
  • Objectives: Despite treatment, the pre-traumatic facial appearance of patients with maxillofacial fractures might not be able to be restored, and this difference can affect the person's quality of life (QoL). This study was designed to evaluate changes in QoL of people with maxillofacial fractures. Materials and Methods: The study population was comprised of participants with maxillofacial fracture and age- and sex-matched healthy controls without history of such fracture. QoL was measured using the World Health Organization Quality of Life BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire, which was administered to the patients before treatment (Time 1), at 6 weeks post-treatment (Time 2), and at 12 weeks postoperatively (Time 3). The values were compared with those of healthy controls. The QoL was compared between closed reduction group and open reduction and internal fixation group. Results: The QoL scores of people with maxillofacial fracture before treatment were significantly lower (P=0.001) than those of healthy controls in all domains of the WHOQOL-BREF. The QoL scores in the psychological and social domains of patients with maxillofacial fracture at Time 3 were still lower than those of healthy controls (P=0.001). Conclusion: The QoL of patients with maxillofacial fracture was significantly reduced before treatment in all domains and remained reduced in both psychological and social domains weeks after treatment. Therefore, clinicians must be aware of and manage the residual psychosocial issues that can accompany the post-treatment period of maxillofacial injury.

FRS-OCC: Face Recognition System for Surveillance Based on Occlusion Invariant Technique

  • Abbas, Qaisar
    • International Journal of Computer Science & Network Security
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    • v.21 no.8
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    • pp.288-296
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    • 2021
  • Automated face recognition in a runtime environment is gaining more and more important in the fields of surveillance and urban security. This is a difficult task keeping in mind the constantly volatile image landscape with varying features and attributes. For a system to be beneficial in industrial settings, it is pertinent that its efficiency isn't compromised when running on roads, intersections, and busy streets. However, recognition in such uncontrolled circumstances is a major problem in real-life applications. In this paper, the main problem of face recognition in which full face is not visible (Occlusion). This is a common occurrence as any person can change his features by wearing a scarf, sunglass or by merely growing a mustache or beard. Such types of discrepancies in facial appearance are frequently stumbled upon in an uncontrolled circumstance and possibly will be a reason to the security systems which are based upon face recognition. These types of variations are very common in a real-life environment. It has been analyzed that it has been studied less in literature but now researchers have a major focus on this type of variation. Existing state-of-the-art techniques suffer from several limitations. Most significant amongst them are low level of usability and poor response time in case of any calamity. In this paper, an improved face recognition system is developed to solve the problem of occlusion known as FRS-OCC. To build the FRS-OCC system, the color and texture features are used and then an incremental learning algorithm (Learn++) to select more informative features. Afterward, the trained stack-based autoencoder (SAE) deep learning algorithm is used to recognize a human face. Overall, the FRS-OCC system is used to introduce such algorithms which enhance the response time to guarantee a benchmark quality of service in any situation. To test and evaluate the performance of the proposed FRS-OCC system, the AR face dataset is utilized. On average, the FRS-OCC system is outperformed and achieved SE of 98.82%, SP of 98.49%, AC of 98.76% and AUC of 0.9995 compared to other state-of-the-art methods. The obtained results indicate that the FRS-OCC system can be used in any surveillance application.

Sequential treatment from mandibulectomy to reconstruction on mandibular oral cancer - Case review I: mandibular ramus and angle lesion of primary intraosseous squamous cell carcinoma

  • Lee, Won-Bum;Hwang, Dae-Seok;Kim, Uk-Kyu
    • Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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    • v.47 no.2
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    • pp.120-127
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    • 2021
  • Primary intraosseous squamous cell carcinoma (PIOSCC) is very rare type of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) that occurs within the jaw and arises from remnants of odontogenic epithelium with no connection to the oral mucosa. This study reports two cases of PIOSCC of the mandible. Reported in this article are two cases of PIOSCC of the mandible that were treated with resection and reconstruction using a fibular free flap. The first case was a 36-year-old male patient who complained of right mandibular pain. Computed tomography (CT) and panoramic radiograph revealed a large radiolucency in the mandibular ramus area. At first, an odontogenic keratocyst was tentatively diagnosed, and an excision procedure was carried out at another clinic. A final biopsy after cyst enucleation revealed well-differentiated SCC, so we proceeded with segmental mandibulectomy and reconstruction using a fibular free flap. The second case was a 48-year-old male patient with left mandibular pain. CT and panoramic radiograph revealed irregular radiolucency in the mandibular angle area near tooth #38. At first, osteomyelitis was tentatively diagnosed, and a curettage was carried out. A later biopsy revealed well-differentiated SCC, so segmental mandibulectomy and reconstruction with a fibular free flap were secondarily performed. Our two cases have had no recurrence. The facial appearance of both patients is satisfactory, and the neo-mandibular body created using a fibular bone transfer displays adequate bony volume.

The Impact of Service Providers's Nonverbal Communication on Brand Image, Customer Satisfaction, Revisit Intention : Focused on Fast Food Restaurants (서비스 제공자의 비언어적 커뮤니케이션이 브랜드 이미지, 고객만족, 재방문의도에 미치는 영향 : 패스트푸드점을 중심으로)

  • Yoo, Young-Jin
    • The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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    • v.18 no.12
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    • pp.319-331
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    • 2018
  • This study was conducted to investigate the effects of non - verbal communication of fast - food service provider on brand image, customer satisfaction, and revisit inquiry. For this purpose, 309 respondents from fast food restaurants in Daegu area were collected and used for analysis. For data analysis, frequency analysis, factor analysis, and multiple regression analysis were used using SPSS program. Through factor analysis, non - verbal communication of fast food restaurant service providers was identified as four components: facial language, appearance language, pseudo - language, and spatial act. The multiple regression analysis showed that the four components of nonverbal communication had a positive effect on brand image, customer satisfaction, and revisit inquiry. This study confirms the influence of non - verbal communication of fast - food service provider and suggests practical and theoretical implications.

Anterior esthetic restoration using DSD (digital smile design) for a patient with congenital missing tooth of maxillary central incisor (선천적 상악 우측 중절치 결손 환자에서 DSD (digital smile design)를 이용한 전치부 수복 증례)

  • Park, Hye Jeong;Lee, Joon-Seok
    • Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
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    • v.35 no.3
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    • pp.170-179
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    • 2019
  • The prosthodontic treatments in maxillary anterior teeth focus on achieving esthetic appearances. It is possible to improve the esthetic appearance by adjusting the shape, arrangement, and color of the maxillary anterior teeth. For anterior teeth restoration, it is necessary to evaluate the relationship of teeth, lip and gingival architecture with the facial profile of patient. Also, clinician needs to fully understand what the patient wants to. DSD (digital smile design) concept can be applied as a tool to improve communication with the clinician, technician and patient. In addition, DSD can help to meet the needs of the patient. In this case, it was impossible to achieve symmetry due to congenital missing of maxillary central incisor. The definitive treatment goal was to get the harmony of maxillary anterior teeth, lip and the patient's face. This case report describes that the patient and clinician got the satisfying esthetic outcome by using DSD.

Prosthetic rehabilitation for a maxillectomy patient using 3D printing assisted closed hollow bulb obturator: a case report (상악골 결손부 환자에서 3D printing을 이용한 closed hollow bulb obturator 수복 증례)

  • Oh, Miju;Lee, Jonghyuk;Song, Young-Gyun
    • Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
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    • v.35 no.3
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    • pp.191-198
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    • 2019
  • This case report presents a closed hollow bulb obturator made by 3D printing for a maxillectomy patient. Final impression was taken according to the instructions and impression trays provided by the Magic $denture^{TM}$ system. Vertical dimension, facial appearance, and retention had been checked with the try-in denture. The try-in denture was corrected and adjusted to fulfill the demand of the patients, then these were reflected to the final design of the denture. The defect area was designed as a closed hollow bulb shape to reduce the weight and to provide uniform thickness of the denture. The patient satisfied with the esthetics and function of the denture.

Full mouth rehabilitation with vertical dimension increase in patient with severly worn dentition (과도한 치아 마모를 보이는 환자에서 수직고경 증가를 동반한 전악 구강 회복 증례)

  • Jo, Wi-Sang;Kim, Seong-A;Kim, Sung-Yong;Bang, Joo-Hyuk
    • The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
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    • v.59 no.1
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    • pp.107-115
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    • 2021
  • Excessive pathological attrition over the entire dentition can cause decreased masticatory function, and pathological problems of the temporomandibular joint and the muscular nervous system. In this case, 71 year-old male patient with severe attrition and fracture across the entire tooth was treated by full mouth rehabilitation for regaining space of restoration. In order to determine the appropriate vertical dimension of the patient's occlusion, facial appearance, aesthetics, restoration space were evaluated, and provisional restoration of the raised vertical dimension was made. After 4 months of evaluation, the entire restoration of monolithic zirconia crown using CAD-CAM was completed. Through the above process, satisfactory aesthetic and functional results were obtained.

Long-Term Evaluation of the Lip and Nose in Bilateral Complete Cleft Lip Patients following Lip Adhesion and Secondary Nose Correction

  • Kim, Ryuck Seong;Seo, Hyung Joon;Park, Min Suk;Bae, Yong Chan
    • Archives of Plastic Surgery
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    • v.49 no.4
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    • pp.510-516
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    • 2022
  • Background Surgical correction of bilateral cleft lip deformities remains one of the most challenging areas in facial plastic surgery. Many surgical techniques and conservative devices have been offered for the early management of bilateral cleft lip in infants. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of lip adhesion on the lip and nose of patients with bilateral cleft lip. Methods A retrospective review of 13 patients with bilateral cleft lip was performed and compared with age-matched noncleft children. Patients underwent lip adhesion at a mean age of 2.8 months, and cheiloplasty at 6.6 months of age using a modification the Mulliken method. Secondary rhinoplasty was performed at the age of 6 in 13 patients. The surgical results were analyzed using photographic records obtained at the age of 1 and 7 years. Twelve length measurements and one angle measurement were obtained. Results All measurements were not statistically different from those of the noncleft age-matched control group at the age of 1. At 7 years of age, upper lip height and vermilion mucosal height were shorter (p < 0.05) than in the control group. Nasal tip protrusion and the nasolabial angle were greater (p < 0.05) than in the control group. Conclusion Lip adhesion followed by secondary rhinoplasty resulted in an acceptable lip and nasal appearance. Although nasoalveolar molding is now widely used, lip adhesion can be an appropriate alternative if an orthodontist is not available due to geographical or economic constraints.

Cranioplasty and temporal hollowing correction with a three-dimensional printed bioresorbable mesh and double vertical suture anchor muscle sling: a case report

  • Choi, Jae Hyeok;Roh, Tai Suk;Lee, Won Jai;Baek, Wooyeol
    • Archives of Craniofacial Surgery
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    • v.23 no.4
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    • pp.178-182
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    • 2022
  • Postoperative temporal hollowing is a common complication of craniotomy. Damage and repositioning of the temporalis muscle can lead to a depression in the temporal side of the skull with inferior bulging, worsening aesthetic outcomes. We report a case of cranioplasty with three-dimensional (3D) printed mesh involving an additional correction using a temporalis muscle sling to help address this problem. A 3D-printed bioabsorbable mesh was prepared based on preoperative facial computed tomography, and was fixed to the hollowed area for tissue augmentation. The temporalis muscle was elevated and fanned out to its original position, and a sling was attached to a screw that was fixed to the mesh. For reinforcement, an additional sling was attached to another screw fixed to the mesh 2-3 cm vertically above the first screw. Aesthetic results were confirmed immediately after surgery and later during outpatient follow-up. Both depression and lateral bulging were resolved, and there was no delayed drooping of the temporalis muscle on 6-month follow-up. There were no complications, and the patient was satisfied with the appearance. This is a simple yet effective technique with a low risk of complications, and should be considered for postoperative temporal hollowing patients, especially those with severe lateral bulging.