• Journal of Information Processing Systems
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.319-331
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• 2022

The capability to examine an X-ray image is so far a challenging task. In this work, we suggest a practical and novel algorithm based on image fusion to inspect the issues such as background noise, blurriness, or sharpness, which curbs the quality of dual-energy X-ray images. The current technology exercised for the examination of bags and baggage is "X-ray"; however, the results of the incumbent technology used show blurred and low contrast level images. This paper aims to improve the quality of X-ray images for a clearer vision of illegitimate or volatile substances. A dataset of 40 images was taken for the experiment, but for clarity, the results of only 13 images have been shown. The results were evaluated using MSE and PSNR metrics, where the average PSNR value of the proposed system compared to single X-ray images was increased by 19.3%, and the MSE value decreased by 17.3%. The results show that the proposed framework will help discern threats and the entire scanning process.

• International journal of advanced smart convergence
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.142-147
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• 2024

The emergence of programs like Midjourney, particularly known for its text-to-image capability, has significantly impacted design and creative industries. Midjourney continually updates its database and algorithms to enhance user experience, with a focus on character consistency. This paper's examination of the latest V6 version of Midjourney reveals notable advancements in its characteristics and design principles, especially in the realm of character generation. By comparing V6 with its predecessors, this study underscores the significant strides made in ensuring consistent character portrayal across different plots and timelines.Such improvements in AI-driven character consistency are pivotal for storytelling. They ensure coherent and reliable character representation, which is essential for narrative clarity, emotional resonance, and overall effectiveness. This coherence supports a more immersive and engaging storytelling experience, fostering deeper audience connection and enhancing creative expression.The findings of this study encourage further exploration of Midjourney's capabilities for artistic innovation. By leveraging its advanced character consistency, creators can push the boundaries of storytelling, leading to new and exciting developments in the fusion of technology and art.

• 한국통신학회논문지
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• 제24권10B호
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• pp.1953-1962
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• 1999

영상을 획득하는 과정에 있어서 영상획득 장치 또는 피사체의 흔들림은 영상에 손상을 가져온다. 이러한 손상은 움직임 열화(motion blur)라 불리며, 영상의 선명도를 크게 떨어뜨리는 주된 원인이 된다. 본 논문에서는 움직임 열화의 각도와 길이를 알아내기 위한 새로운 함수가 정의되며, 이 함수의 영역(domian)인 극점자취(Peak-Trace) 영역으로 가는 과정에서는 노이즈의 분산을 산출해 내기 위한 노이즈 지배영역과, 움직임 열화의 각도와 길이를 추정해내기 위한 신호 지배영역이 설정된다. 신호지배 영역에서의 극점의 자취는 움직임 열화의 방향을, 노이즈에 강하면서도 빠르게 파악할 수 있도록 해주며, 가변가중치(weight)를 적용한 최소자승법(Least Mean Square)은 더욱 정밀한 극점의 자취추정을 가능하게 한다. 움직임 열화의 방향이 얻어지면, 1차원 셉스트럼(Cepstrum)방법을 사용하여 고속으로 움직임 열화의 길이를 구할 수 있게 된다. 이러한 방법으로 얻어진 정보들을 이용하여, 실제 실험에 적용된 손상되어진 영상을 효과적으로 복원할 수 있었다.

• 한국정밀공학회지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.70-77
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• 2010

This study proposed an auto focusing method for a multi-focus image in assembling lens modules in digital camera phones. A camera module in a camera phone is composed of a lens barrel, an IR glass, a lens mount, a PCB board and aspheric lenses. Alignment among the components is one of the important factors in product quality. Auto-focus is essential to adjust image quality of an IR glass in a lens holder, but there are two focal points in the captured image due to thickness of IR glass. So, sharpness, probability and a scale factor are defined to find desired focus from a multi-focus image. The sharpness is defined as clarity of an image. Probability and a scale factors are calculated using pattern matching with a registered image. The presented algorithm was applied to a lens assembly machine which has 5 axes, two vacuum chucks and an inspection system. The desired focus can be determined on the local maximum of the sharpness, the probability and the scale factor in the experiment.

• 융합신호처리학회논문지
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.73-80
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• 2006

지문에 기반을 둔 인식시스템은 오래 전부터 사용되었다. 지문은 이미 잘 알려진 바와 마찬가지로 개개인이 서로 다른 특징을 가지고 있기 때문에, 가장 널리 사용되는 생체계측적인 특징의 하나이다. 그러나 지문 인식 시스템은 입력 지문 영상의 상태가 나쁜 경우 인식 성능이 크게 저하되는 치명적인 약점이 있다. 본 논문에서는 이런 문제점을 해결하기 위해 향상된 방향과 향상된 이진화 및 세선화 영상을 이용한 영상 향상 알고리즘을 전처리 과정에서 사용한다. 영상 향상의 목적은 입력 지문 이미지의 품질을 정확히 측정하고, 지문 영상의 융선과 골의 구조를 개선시키는 것이다. 또한 인식 속도를 향상시키기 위하여 색인 테이블을 사용한 융선의 방향 정보 추출 방법을 제안하였다. 제안한 지문 인식 시스템이 특징점 추출과 인식 성능에서 향상되었음을 실험을 통해서 확인할 수 있었다.

• Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.71-81
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• 2017

Purpose: To compare three, motion-resistant, T1-weighted MR sequences on the hepatobiliary phase for gadoxetic acid-enhanced MR imaging of the liver. Materials and Methods: In this retrospective study, 79 patients underwent gadoxetic acid-enhanced, 3T liver MR imaging. Fifty-nine were examined using a standard protocol, and 20 were examined using a motion-resistant protocol. During the hepatocyte-specific phase, three MR sequences were acquired: 1) gradient recalled echo (GRE) with controlled aliasing in parallel imaging results in higher acceleration (CAIPIRINHA); 2) radial GRE with the interleaved angle-bisection scheme (ILAB); and 3) radial GRE with golden-angle scheme (GA). Two readers independently assessed images with motion artifacts, streaking artifacts, liver-edge sharpness, hepatic vessel clarity, lesion conspicuity, and overall image quality, using a 5-point scale. The images were assessed by measurement of liver signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and tumor-to-liver contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR). The results were compared, using repeated post-hoc, paired t-tests with Bonferroni correction and the Wilcoxon signed rank test with Bonferroni correction. Results: In the qualitative analysis of cooperative patients, the results for CAIPIRINHA had significantly higher ratings for streak artifacts, liver-edge sharpness, hepatic vessel clarity, and overall image quality as compared to, radial GRE, (P < 0.016). In the imaging of uncooperative patients, higher scores were recorded for ILAB and GA with respect to all of the qualitative assessments, except for streak artifact, compared with CAIPIRINHA (P < 0.016). However, no significant differences were found between ILAB and GA. For quantitative analysis in uncooperative patients, the mean liver SNR and lesion-to-liver CNR with radial GRE were significantly higher than those of CAIPIRINHA (P < 0.016). Conclusion: In uncooperative patients, the use of the radial GRE sequence can improve the image quality compared to GRE imaging with CAIPIRINHA, despite the data acquisition methods used. The GRE imaging with CAIPIRINHA is applicable for patients without breath-holding difficulties.

• KSTLE International Journal
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.133-137
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• 2001

This paper investigates the correlation between strip surface roughness and the surface of the work roll. As the actual temper mill(TM) is used, this data will be adopted to another actual temper mill for the application and operation of this experiment. Conclusions are as follows: Electro-discharge texturing(EDT) roll has homogeneous roughness distribution and shape, and also a sinuous peak surface and the life is 2 times longer than that of shot blast texturing(SBT) method. And the higher surface roughness of work roll, the more time is necessary at the EDT method. In the SBT method without the correlation of roughness, but impeller rotation speed with an uncontrollable peak count. The roughness of SBT roll is irregularity compared to that of EDT roll because the work roll roughness is transferred to the strip which was temper rolled, and produces a more desirable image and greater clarity to the color painted steel sheet.

• 대한기계학회논문집
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.408-417
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• 1995

A study on the surface roughness variation of work roll and strip at the temper rolling was performed. The results were obtained with changes according to the surface roughness of work roll and method to make the peak count on the roll in the temper rolling, and factors to affect to the work roll surface in actual rolling machine (ie. Temper mill). The results suggests that the electro-discharge textured roll has mere uniform roughness distribution than shot blasted roll and its life time is two times longer than shot blasted because it has more sine wave roughness, and it is possible to control the Rmax. In shot blasting method, Surface roughness is related to the impeller speed, But it can't control the peak count.

• 한국표면공학회지
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.327-336
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• 2001

The skinpassing conditions such as roll type, roll force and roll roughness of the work roll were evaluated to give the surface properties of the galvanized steel sheets that were required for automotive and to get rid of the surface defects that caused with the bad control of galvanized coating process parameters. The surface defects of the galvanized steel sheets such as the ripple mark and the scratch were completely removed as the roll force of SPM work roll was increased and the amount of the transfer of roll surface texture to the strip was also gained a lot. The image clarity of electro discharge textured (EDT) coated steel sheets before and after painting was higher than that of the bright (BRT) and shot blasted (SBT) coated steel sheets because of higher PPI value, lower waviness and uniform surface pattern. Since micro-craters transferred on the surface of the galvanized steel sheets played a role of nucleation sites of chromate reaction, Increase of micro-craters was bring to better corrosion resistance with the increase of the roll force and the use of EDT roll at the skin pass mill.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제6권6호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2015

본 논문에서는 기존의 그랩컷 알고리즘을 이용한 객체 검출의 정확도를 향상시키기 위하여 샤프닝 필터를 이용한 영상의 화질을 개선하는 방법을 제안한다. 그랩컷 알고리즘은 사각 윈도우 범위 내에서 객체 추출에 뛰어난 성능을 보이지만, 객체와 배경의 구분이 뚜렷하지 않은 영상에서는 성능이 떨어지는 단점이 있다. 따라서 본 논문에서는 히스토그램 평활화를 통해 밝기 및 선명도를 보강하고, 샤프닝 필터를 이용하여 객체의 경계를 강화하여 기존의 그랩컷 알고리즘보다 객체와 배경의 색상이 비슷한 영상에서 향상된 객체 추출 결과를 보인다. 개선된 그랩컷 알고리즘을 토대로 문자인식, 실시간 객체추적 등 영상처리 융합 기술에서 향상된 결과를 얻을 수 있다.