• KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems (TIIS)
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• v.7 no.4
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• pp.670-691
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• 2013

In RSSI-based RFID(Radio Frequency IDentification) indoor localization system, the signal path loss model of each sub-region is different from others in the whole localization area due to the influence of the multi-path phenomenon and other environmental factors. Therefore, this paper divides the localization area into many sub-regions and constructs separately the signal path loss model of each sub-region. Then an improved LANDMARC method is proposed. Firstly, the deployment principle of RFID readers and tags is presented for constructing localization sub-region. Secondly, the virtual reference tags are introduced to create a virtual signal strength space with RFID readers and real reference tags in every sub-region. Lastly, k nearest neighbor (KNN) algorithm is used to locate the target object and an error compensating algorithm is proposed for correcting localization result. The results in real application show that the new method enhances the positioning accuracy to 18.2% and reduces the time cost to 30% of the original LANDMARC method without additional tags and readers.

• Proceedings of the Korean Information Science Society Conference
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• 2005.07a
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• pp.256-258
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• 2005

최근 유비쿼터스 컴퓨팅 기술이 활발하게 연구되고 있는 실점에서 상황인지 (Context Aware)에 의한 위치 기반 서비스 (LBS : Location Based Service)와 POI(Point of Interest) 서비스가 활발히 연구되고 있다. 그러나 실외 위치 측위를 위한 GPS의 이용이 불가능한 실내 이동 환경에서는 사용자의 위치 변화 인지가 불가능하므로. 실내에서의 위치 기반 서비스를 위해서는 실내 환경에 적합한 위치측위 방식을 고려하여야 한다. 최근 물류 관리나 사용자 인증 등에 주로 사용되고 있는 RFID (Radio frequency IDentification)는 비접촉 인식 기술로서 위치 ID를 이용하여 실시간으로 실내의 위치 변화에 반응하도록 함으로써 실내 측위 시스템으로의 응용이 가능하다. 본 연구에서는 RFID를 이용해 실시간으로 위치 ID를 인지해 실내 위치 정보를 획득하고, XML 웹서비스와 벡터기반의 SVG를 이용하여 이동 클라이언트인 PDA에 사용자 위치정보를 적용한 실내 공간 정보 서비스 및 POI 서비스가 가능하도록 실내 위치 측위 시스템을 설계하고 구현하였다.

• Proceedings of the Korea Information Processing Society Conference
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• 2009.04a
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• pp.620-622
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• 2009

본 논문에서는 독거노인의 응급상황이 실내에서 발생할 경우, 집안에 사람이 없을지라도 신속히 대처할 수 있는 방안을 연구하였다. 이를 위해 USN기반의 네트워크을 설계하고, 위치인식 알고리즘과 노드간 라우팅 기술을 개발하였다. 위치인식 알고리즘으로는 RSSI방식에 의해 이동노드가 고정노드로부터 오는 전파세기를 감지하는 방식을 이용하여, 비례값을 산출하는 방식을 채택하였으며, 삼각 측량법에 의한 이동노드 위치인식 알고리즘을 적용하였다.

• Journal of Institute of Control, Robotics and Systems
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• v.15 no.4
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• pp.353-364
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• 2009

In this paper, a SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) method using a single camera and planar fiducial markers is proposed. Fiducial markers are planar patterns that are mounted on the ceiling or wall. Each fiducial marker has a unique hi-tonal identification pattern with square outlines. It can be printed on paper to reduce cost or it can be painted using retro-reflective paint in order to make invisible and prevent undesirable visual effects. Existing localization methods using artificial landmarks have the disadvantage that landmark locations must be known a priori. In contrast, the proposed method can build a map and estimate robot location even if landmark locations are not known a priori. Hence, it reduces installation time and setup cost. The proposed method works good even when only one fiducial marker is seen at a scene. We perform computer simulation to evaluate proposed method.

• The Journal of the Korea institute of electronic communication sciences
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• v.11 no.12
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• pp.1201-1208
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• 2016

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology has a significant attraction throughout various industry sites, along with the development of wireless communication technologies. The typical applications of RFID include medical, logistics, and distribution, and, specially, it is effectively applied to non-contact environments, because it employs radio waves. Although, recently, construction cases of the RFID management systems for the inventory management of the construction materials have been increased, the related researches and experiments for the reused materials are not actively performed. In this paper, we propose the RFID system with the localization function for effectively managing the reuse of the construction materials, adding to the conventional inventory management system. The proposed system consists of a RFID reader unit and a receiver unit, and the location information of the material with the attached RFID tag is obtained by estimating the position of a RFID reader. The distance value for estimating the reader position is calculated using the Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) value of Zigbee, and the performance evaluation of the proposed system is performed in the indoor space of $5m{\times}5m$.

• The Journal of the Institute of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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• v.10 no.6
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• pp.281-285
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• 2010

We propose new identification method of LED location in indoor environment. It can transmit and receive position information and additional data, as applying OOK-SS watermarking method for LED transmission signal. Especially, we use a unipolar form code for watermarking spread code, because LED signal has unipolar characteristic. we analysis LED signal influence and interference with watermarking code, demonstrate usefulness of LED-ID using OOK-SS Watermarking.

• The Journal of The Korea Institute of Intelligent Transport Systems
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• v.6 no.1 s.12
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• pp.58-71
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• 2007

The disabled and elderly people have a wide variety of functional impairments. By disability and elderly user group definition, identification of users needs and specification of content requirements were studied. Existing technologies including location, navigation and information exchange devise and communication systems were analyzed to design proper integrated system for indoor and outdoor uses. There are two types of services considered in the project: assisted living services(ALS) including health and emergency needs and assisted mobility services(AMS) with transportation needs. To develop each content, content identification and requirements was studied through interviews and expert consultations. System requirements and specification using usecase technique for disabled and elderly people are discussed.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.18 no.3
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• pp.327-332
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• 2017

As Internet of Things (IoT) technology advances, there is a growing demand for location-based services (LBSs) to identify users' mobility and identity. The initial LBS system was mainly used to measure position information by measuring the phase of a signal transmitted from a global positioning system (GPS) satellite or by measuring distance to a satellite by tracking the code of a carrier signal. However, the use of GPS satellites is ineffective, because it is difficult to receive satellite signals indoors. Therefore, research on wireless communications systems like ultra-wide band (UWB), radio frequency identification (RFID), and ZigBee are being actively pursued for location recognition technology that can be utilized in an indoor environment. In this paper, we propose an LBS system that includes the 2.45GHz band for chirp spread spectrum (CSS), and the 3.1-10.6GHz band and the 250-750MHz bands for UWB using the IEEE 802.15.4a standard for low power-based location recognition. As a result, we confirmed that the 2.45GHz Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM) band RF transceiver and the ranging function can be realized in the hardware and has 0dBm output power.

• Tunnel and Underground Space
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• v.26 no.4
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• pp.253-265
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• 2016

In this study, travel time data collection of mine equipments was conducted in an underground mine using a reverse Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) system. In the reverse RFID system, RFID readers and antennas are mounted on mine equipments, and RFID tags are attached to the underground mine gallery. Indoor experiments were performed to analyze how RFID reader transmission power levels affect tag readable area and tag recognition rates. The results showed that travel time measurement become precise when the reader transmission power was reduced, however tag recognition rates were reduced. The field experiments indicated that setting the reader transmission power to 28 dBm maintained the tag recognition rate while minimizing the tracking location error. In addition, the results revealed that the reverse RFID system can be used successfully in an underground mine to collect the travel time data of haulage trucks.

• The Journal of the Korean Institute of Forest Recreation
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• v.22 no.4
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• pp.71-81
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• 2018

It is necessary to build a quality-enhancing forest leisure sports facility according to values that value life quality, national forest policy. Vita Parcours (fitness trails) is found to be the activities highly convenient, so their introduction and promotion in Korea should be highly considered. field survey was necessary to explore the possibility of installing Vita Parcours. Several sites were selected, such as Asean recreational forest, Unaksan recreational forest, Yumyeongsan recreational forest, Saneum recreational forest, Jungmisan recreational forest and National center for forest therapy. At these locations, we explored the current status of forest facilities and forest trails. A total number of 31 exercise facilities has been identified and surveyed, some of which are located on the trails (2), alongside the trail (9), alongside trail boundaries (2) or represent facilities suitable for both outdoor and indoor exercise within the forest (18), all of whom provide location for 44 different exercise routines (flexibility exercises (23), endurance (12) and strength exercises (9)). Field work also included identification of forests paths, the total number of whom was 34 paths - 30 identified as trails, 2 as hiking trails, 1 as a forest path for relaxation and healing and 1 as an exploratory path. Regarding the structure and shape of these trails, 32 was straight in shape and only 2 designed as a circular forest trails. Average length of these trails was 652.2m with the highest and the lowest point altitude difference of 60m, on average. Saneum recreational forest provide the most suitable site/environment for Vita Parcours and as a result of this, Saneum recreational forest is proposed as a location to support the endeavors in promotion of these valuable forest fitness trails. Among the forest paths at this site, a forest path which has a length of 1.84km and 73.0m the highest and the lowest point altitude difference was selected as the most suitable, and may be equipped with necessary stations for exercise or obstacles. In addition, if these trails are to be introduced and welcomed by its users, we must assure that they are properly maintained.