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An Implementation of the path-finding algorithm for TurtleBot 2 based on low-cost embedded hardware

  • Ingabire, Onesphore;Kim, Minyoung;Lee, Jaeung;Jang, Jong-wook
    • International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology
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    • v.7 no.4
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    • pp.313-320
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    • 2019
  • Nowadays, as the availability of tiny, low-cost microcomputer increases at a high level, mobile robots are experiencing remarkable enhancements in hardware design, software performance, and connectivity advancements. In order to control Turtlebot 2, several algorithms have been developed using the Robot Operating System(ROS). However, ROS requires to be run on a high-cost computer which increases the hardware cost and the power consumption to the robot. Therefore, design an algorithm based on low-cost hardware is the most innovative way to reduce the unnecessary costs of the hardware, to increase the performance, and to decrease the power consumed by the computer on the robot. In this paper, we present a path-finding algorithm for TurtleBot 2 based on low-cost hardware. We implemented the algorithm using Raspberry pi, Windows 10 IoT core, and RPLIDAR A2. Firstly, we used Raspberry pi as the alternative to the computer employed to handle ROS and to control the robot. Raspberry pi has the advantages of reducing the hardware cost and the energy consumed by the computer on the robot. Secondly, using RPLIDAR A2 and Windows 10 IoT core which is running on Raspberry pi, we implemented the path-finding algorithm which allows TurtleBot 2 to navigate from the starting point to the destination using the map of the area. In addition, we used C# and Universal Windows Platform to implement the proposed algorithm.

The Recent Trends in Telemedicine in the era of COVID-19 and Policy Recommendations for the Balanced growth of Healthcare Service Industry in Korea (COVID-19 시대 국내외 원격의료 동향과 의료서비스산업의 균형 성장을 위한 정책 제언)

  • Lee, Jaehee
    • The Journal of the Convergence on Culture Technology
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    • v.6 no.4
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    • pp.591-598
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    • 2020
  • Since COVID-19's 1st pandemic came in February 2020, the demand for telemedicine grew greatly that in most countries the deregulation for telemedicine policy have been implemented in more countries. Also in Korea, with the name of 'Non-face-to-face Treatment' telemedicine began to be approved. Telemedicine having strength in chronic disease management has been effective in more and more specialties along with the recent development of ICT that it is expected to contribute to the improvement of the quality of healthcare service and creation of new treatment model. On the contrary it may also exacerbate the distortion in the hospital healthcare service industry in Korea, which is the excessive tipping toward large hospitals. So the dual promotion policy approach in which the settlement of family doctors system extensively utilizing telemedicine for chronic disease management and the support for tertiary hospitals and hospitals focusing on treating foreign patients to provide quality service using telemedicine technology are pursued simultaneously are recommended.

A Study on the Security Framework Design for Stable Operation of Critical Infrastructure Service (주요기반시설 서비스의 안정적 운영을 위한 보안 프레임워크 설계에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, Suyeon;Yoo, Jiyeon;Lim, Jongin
    • Journal of Information Technology Services
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    • v.15 no.4
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    • pp.63-72
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    • 2016
  • Critical infrastructure has been operating in a closed environment with a completely separate information system and in the private area. However, with the current ICT environment changes due to convergence and open platforms it has increased the threats and risks to critical infrastructure. The importance of cyber security is increasing in the infrastructure control system, such as the outbreak of Ukraine blackout in 2015 by a malicious code called 'black energy'. This thesis aims to recognize the importance and necessity of protecting the critical infrastructure service, designing a security framework reflecting environmental and characteristic changes, and analyzing the management system suitable for a security framework. We also propose a theoretical basis for constructing a new security framework by comparing and analyzing seven international security management system standards, such as NIST 800-82 and IEC 62443-2-1, which are used in the control system. As a result, the environment surrounding critical infrastructure changes with the characteristics of connectivity, openness, and finality was studied, and as a response to this, many scholars and institutions present critical infrastructure security frameworks as cycle enhancement type structures, risk management structures, and management domain expansion structures. In response, the security framework encompassing these structures, CISF (Critical Infrastructure Security Framework), was designed. Additionally, through the security related international standard and criterion analysis, as a newly designed security standard suitable for CISF, IEC 62443-2-1 is reviewed and suggestions are made.

Smart Device Security Technology for Cyber Defense (사이버 국방을 위한 스마트 단말 보안기술)

  • Son, Iek-Jae;Kim, Il-Ho;Yang, Jong-Hyu;Lee, Nam-Young
    • The Journal of Korean Institute of Communications and Information Sciences
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    • v.37C no.10
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    • pp.986-992
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    • 2012
  • As the utilization of smart mobile devices such as smartphones increases, the desire to utilize such devices to control and monitor combat situations also arises. As smart mobile devices with various ICT get integrated with various weaponry system, a new phase of future warfare can be introduced. Moreover, smartphone-based real-time information technology for joint battle command system will be converged with surveillance control to become a leading example of convergence of cyber defense and information technology. Furthermore, mobile device security technology ideal for mobile wireless network environments can be applied to military robots. The following paper will give an overview of smart mobile device usage used for military purposes in battle command system, various security threats and the mobile device security technology to correspond to such security threats.

Technical and Strategic Approach for the Control of Cyanobacterial Bloom in Fresh Waters (담수수계에서 남조류 증식억제의 기술적, 전략적 접근)

  • Lee, Chang Soo;Ahn, Chi-Yong;La, Hyun-Joon;Lee, Sanghyup;Oh, Hee-Mock
    • Korean Journal of Environmental Biology
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    • v.31 no.4
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    • pp.233-242
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    • 2013
  • Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) are not only the first oxygenic organisms on earth but also the foremost primary producers in aquatic environment. Massive growth of cyanobacteria, in eutrophic waters, usually changes the water colour to green and is called as algal (cyanobacterial) bloom or green tide. Cyanobacterial blooms are a result of high levels of primary production by certain species such as Microcystis sp., Anabaena sp., Oscillatoria sp., Aphanizomenon sp. and Phormidium sp. These cyanobacterial species can produce hepatotoxins or neurotoxins as well as malodorous compounds like geosmin and 2-methylisoborneol (MIB). In order to solve the nationwide problem of hazardous cyanobacterial blooms in Korea, the following technically and strategically sound approaches need to be developed. 1) As a long-term strategy, reduction of the nutrients such as phosphorus and nitrogen in our water bodies to below permitted levels. 2) As a short term strategy, field application of combination of already established bloom remediation techniques. 3) Development of emerging convergence technologies based on information and communication technology (ICT), environmental technology (ET) and biotechnology (BT). 4) Finally, strengthening education and creating awareness among students, public and industry for effective reduction of pollution discharge. Considering their ecological roles, a complete elimination of cyanobacteria is not desirable. Hence a holistic approach mentioned above in combination to addressing the issue from a social perspective with cooperation from public, government, industry, academic and research institutions is more pragmatic and desirable management strategy.

Plan of BIM-based Quantity Take-off for Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning (BIM을 활용한 원전 해체 물량산출 방안)

  • Jung, In-Su;Won, Ji-Sun
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.16 no.9
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    • pp.6297-6304
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    • 2015
  • Nuclear power plant decommissioning has attracted attention according to the shutdown decision of Kori 1 which is Korea's first nuclear power plant. Nuclear power plant decommissioning is the one who never experienced ever in our country. So, its process is difficult and time-consuming. In addition, it is difficult to determine the decommissioning quantity. This study proposed the plan that can be used in quantity take-off for nuclear power plant decommissioning using BIM technology being utilized in recent construction industry. As a result, we suggested the method of BIM-based quantity take-off such as the selection decommissioning method and process, setting up of BIM modeling environment, establishment of OBS & WBS, integrated BIM modeling, the definition of quantity property. The proposed plan can be utilized usefully from when permanent stopping nuclear power plant occurs intensively. Furthermore, the overseas nuclear power plant decommissioning project order also are expected through technology securement based on this plan.

Logistic Regression and GIS based Urban Ground Sink Susceptibility Assessment Considering Soil Particle Loss (토립자 유실을 고려한 로지스틱 회귀분석 및 GIS 기반 도시 지반함몰 취약성 평가)

  • Suh, Jangwon;Ryu, Dong-Woo;Yum, Byoung-Woo
    • Tunnel and Underground Space
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    • v.30 no.2
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    • pp.149-163
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    • 2020
  • This paper presents a logistic regression and GIS based urban ground sink susceptibility assessment using underground facility information considering soil particle loss. In the underground environment, the particle loss due to water flow or groundwater level change leads to the occurrence and expansion of cavities, which directly affect the ground sink. Four different contributory factors were selected according to the two underground facility domains (water pipeline area, sewer pipeline area) and subway line area. The logistic regression method was used to analyze the correlation and to derive the regression equation between the ground sink inventory and the contributory factors. Based on these results, three ground sink susceptibility maps were generated. The results obtained from this study are expected to provide basic data on the area susceptible to ground sink and needed to safety monitoring.

Comparison of Sesamoid Bone Position and Hallux Valgus Angle in Weight Bearing Conditions between Subjects with and without Hallux Valgus

  • Kim, Moon-Hwan;Jeon, In-Cheol;Hwang, Ui-Jae;Kim, Young
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • v.28 no.6
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    • pp.381-384
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    • 2016
  • Purpose: Previous studies reported changes in the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint angle in relation with and without weight bearing, but it is unclear whether sesamoid bone of the great toe changes in weight bearing conditions particularly in subjects with hallux valgus (HV). To investigate how weight bearing conditions can affect the position of the medial sesamoid bone (MSB), first MTP joint angle, and second intermetatarsal angle (IMA) in the recruited subjects. Methods: Subjects were recruited 24 with HV and 21 without HV in study. X-rays were taken in the weight bearing and non-weight bearing conditions. The distance of the MSB, first MTP joint angle, and second IMA were measured from the radiographs. Data were analyzed by paired and Independent t-test. The statistical significance level was p<0.05. Results: In both groups, the first MTP joint angles and the distance of the MSB were significantly smaller, while the second IMA was significantly greater in the weight bearing condition. The difference in the distance of the MSB between the two postures was significantly greater in the group with HV. Conclusion: Weight bearing can affect the first MTP joint angle, second IMA, and position of the MSB; the change in the position of the MSB in weight bearing was greater in the group with hallux valgus. The difference in these variables between weight bearing and non-weight bearing conditions may be considered when measuring HV.

A Study on the Establishment of Platform for Smart Campus Ecosystem (스마트 캠퍼스 생태계를 위한 플랫폼 구축에 관한 연구: 대학생 핵심역량개발과 취업지원을 중심으로)

  • Seo, Byeong-Min
    • Journal of Industrial Convergence
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    • v.17 no.3
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    • pp.39-49
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    • 2019
  • This study, as a study on building platforms for smart campus ecosystem, took an approach that reflected the needs of various stakeholders of smart campus, and focused on functions to help them strengthen their competitiveness and advance into society by focusing on the learning of the most important university student users, college life, and social connection. First, we looked at the theories related to smart campus construction through prior research, and next, through domestic and international environmental analysis and trend analysis, we designed and presented a target model for e-portfolio focusing on core competency development and support system for Industry-Academic Cooperation, and proposed the main point for continuous smart campus development model.

Smart Farm Control System for Improving Energy Efficiency (에너지 효율 향상을 위한 스마트팜 제어 시스템)

  • Choi, Minseok
    • Journal of Digital Convergence
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    • v.19 no.12
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    • pp.331-337
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    • 2021
  • The adaptation of smartfarm technology that converges ICT is increasing productivity and competitiveness in the agriculture. Technologies have been developed that enable environmental monitoring through various sensors and automatic control of the cultivation environment, and researches are underway to advance smartfarm technology using data generated from smartfarms. In this paper, an environmental control method to reduce the energy consumption of a smartfarm by using the environment and control data of the smartfarm is proposed. It was confirmed that energy consumption could be reduced compared to an independent environmental control method by creating an environmental prediction model using accumulated environmental data and selecting a control method to minimize energy consumption in a given situation by considering multiple environmental factors. In the future, research is needed to obtain higher energy efficiency through the advancement of the predictive model and the improvement of the complex control algorithms.