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SDL-OPNET Model Conversion Technique for the Development of Communication Protocols with an Integrated Model Design Approach (통합 모델 설계 방식 기반 통신 프로토콜 개발을 위한 SDL-OPNET 모델 변환 기법)

  • Kim, Jae-Woo;Kim, Tae-Hyong
    • IEMEK Journal of Embedded Systems and Applications
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    • v.5 no.2
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    • pp.67-76
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    • 2010
  • Although both functional verification and performance evaluation are necessary for the development of effective and reliable communication systems, they have been often performed independently; by functional modeling with formal language tools and by performance modeling with professional network performance evaluation tools, respectively. Separate and repeated modeling of one system, however, would often result in cost increase and inconsistency between the models. This paper proposes an integrated model design approach in order to overcome this problem that evaluates the performance of a communication protocol designed in SDL with SDL-OPNET model conversion. The proposed technique generates OPNET skeleton code from Tau-generated C code of the SDL model by analyzing the relations between SDL and OPNET models. IEEE 802.2 LLC protocol was used as an example of model conversion to show the applicability and effectiveness of the proposed technique.

Relationship Between Gait Symmetry and Functional Balance, Walking Performance in Subjects with Stroke (뇌졸중 환자의 보행 대칭성과 기능적 균형 및 보행과의 상관관계 연구)

  • Kim, Joong-Hwi
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • v.26 no.1
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    • pp.1-8
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    • 2014
  • Purpose: The aim of the present study was to understand the relationship between gait symmetry and functional balance, walking performance in stroke patients and to makes recommendation regarding the most suitable measure for standardization of expression of spatiotemporal gait symmetry. Methods: 45 subjects with stroke (31 men, 14 women, $57.3{\pm}10.3$ years old) participated in this study. Gait symmetry was calculated by equations of symmetry ratio (SR) and symmetry criterion (SC) for stance time, swing time, single leg support time (SLST), step length, and stride length. Spatiotemporal parameters were measured respectively by walkway system ($GAITRite^{TM}$ system). Limit of stability (LOS) by using forceplate (Balance Performance Monitor) during voluntary weight displacement and Berg Balance Scale (BBS) were measured as functional balance and Timed Up and Go test (TUG) and Functional Ambulation Category (FAC) were assessed as functional walking. Results: SR in stance time and swing time was correlation with BBS, TUG and FAC (p<0.05). SR in SLST only with BBS (p<0.01), SR in step length only with FAC (p<0.05). SC in stance time was correlation with BBS and TUG (p<0.05). SC in swing time and SLST with BBS, TUG and FAC (p<0.01), SC in step length with TUG and FAC (p<0.01), SC in stride length with BBS and FAC (p<0.01). Conclusion: Gait symmetry in spatiotemporal gait parameters provides meaningful information about functional balance and walking performance in stroke subjects. Our analysis may support the recommendations of the symmetry criterion as equation for standardization of gait symmetry.

Functional Inks for Printed Electronics

  • Choi, Young-Min;Jeong, Sun-Ho
    • Proceedings of the Materials Research Society of Korea Conference
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    • 2012.05a
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    • pp.63.1-63.1
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    • 2012
  • In recent years, the functional inks for printed electronics that can be combined with a variety of printing techniques have attracted increasingly significant interest for use in low cost, large area, high performance integrated electronics and microelectronics. In particular, the development of solution-processable conductor, semiconductor and insulator materials is of great importance as such materials have decisive impacts on the electrical performance of various electronic devices, and, therefore, need to meet various requirements including solution processability, high electrical performance, and environmental stability. Semiconductor inks such as IGO, CIGS are synthesized by chemical solution method and microwave reaction method for TFT and solar cell application. Fine circuit pattern with high conductivity, which is valuable for flexible electrode for PCB and TSP devices, can be printed with highly concentrated and stabilized conductor inks such as silver and copper. Solution processed insulator such as polyimide derivatives can be use to all printed TFT device. Our research results of functional inks for printed electronics provide a recent trends and issues on this area.

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Performance Investigation of Semi-Active Damper Considering Mass Modeling of Functional Fluid (작동유체 질량을 고려한 유연우주트러스구조물 제진용 반능동 댐퍼의 성능분석)

  • Oh, Hyun-Ung;Choi, Young-Jun;Lee, Kyong-Min
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences
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    • v.37 no.5
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    • pp.450-456
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    • 2009
  • Semi-active vibration control is one of the attractive control methods for space application due to its robustness as passive damping system and much higher damping performance than passive system. In this paper, performance investigation of semi-active damper considering a mass modeling of functional fluid inside of the damper has been performed. Numerical investigation results confirmed that the damper model considering the fluid mass is effective for vibration suppression performance at a relatively low viscosity range of functional fluid. Based on the analysis results, design method to enhance the performance of semi-active damper has been proposed.

The Effect of a Community-Based Group Exercise in Chronic Stroke

  • Won, Jong-Im
    • Physical Therapy Korea
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    • v.12 no.4
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    • pp.1-6
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    • 2005
  • Community-based group exercise programs for people with chronic stroke are relatively uncommon in Korea. In addition, it is currently not known whether a community-based group exercise program is effective or not. The purpose of this study was to evaluate an 8 week community-based functional exercise program for its effects on balance performance and occupational performance in persons with chronic stroke. Twenty-five community-dwelling individuals with stroke participated in this program. Outcome of the program was assessed by the Berg Balance Scale and the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM). The functional exercise program lasted for eight weeks, with a 1-hour program twice per week and it consisted of mobility, stability, balance, functional strength, and gait training. The subjects were trained by one physical therapist but were under one-to-one supervision from students. The data of sixteen individuals who scored more than 24 on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) were analyzed. There was a significant effect both in terms of the COPM Performance Score & the Satisfaction Score (p=.002) and with the Berg Balance Score (p=.001). It was found that a short-term community-based exercise program could improve both performance of activities and balance. Further, all subjects reported that they were satisfied with this program.

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The Team Structure Design, Team-Coaching, Team Development, and Team Performance of Cross-Functional Project Team (다기능프로젝트팀의 설계, 팀 코칭, 팀 개발과 성과)

  • Park, Jong-Hyuk
    • The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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    • v.11 no.8
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    • pp.260-273
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    • 2011
  • Utilizing cross-functional project teams is an attractive organizing option, particularly in solving complex and innovative problems that require diverse sources of information, knowledge, and expertise brought by individuals from different functional backgrounds. This study is aiming at finding the group dynamics surrounding and inside the teams for the better understand what makes cross-functional project teams effective. Adopting variables from small group research and organizational context research, I extract critical antecedents, mediator, and team-coaching that lead to team performance. Data from 32 cross-functional project teams consisting of 214 individual respondents are analyzed through regression analyses for hypotheses testing. Results of the analyses demonstrate that the team process and team performance are significantly affected by the composition of competence in team and team compensation. Also I find that team-coaching as a leadership behavior has influence on team process and team performance. Some implications, future research directions, and limitations are discussed.

Clinical Evaluation of Functional Foods

  • Kang, Jae-Heon
    • Proceedings of the PSK Conference
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    • 2003.04a
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    • pp.101-102
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    • 2003
  • Use of functional foods for health promotion and disease prevention has increased over the years. The reasons for consuming functional foods are to decrease the risk of certain diseases and age-related changes along with enhancing physical performance. Unfortunately, some functional foods lack sufficient scientific evidences to support health effects at the present. (omitted)

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Functional Safety Processor for Electronics of Autonomous Cars (자율주행자동차 전장시스템을 위한 기능안전 프로세서 기술)

  • Han, J.H.;Kwon, Y.S.;Kang, S.W.
    • Electronics and Telecommunications Trends
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    • v.34 no.1
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    • pp.123-131
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    • 2019
  • Automotive electronics are complex and require high performance with an advanced driver assistant system (ADAS) and a functioning autonomous system. Thus, considering their complexity, the processor of the electronic control unit (ECU) requires a design that ensures high performance and reliability to ensure functional safety. This study discusses the technology used for developing a processor that can ensure functional safety of current automotive electronic systems.