• 전기학회논문지
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• 제62권7호
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• pp.1009-1013
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• 2013

In this study, we developed a fiber-optic goniometer for the continuous measurement of knee joint angle which provides important medical information on Alzheimer's disease. The fiber-optic goniometer is composed of a light-emitting diode (LED), a plastic optical fiber (POF), and a voltage output photodiode (PD). As a sensing part of the fiber-optic goniometer, a unclad fiber with regular intervals of 1 mm was fabricated to improve efficiency of bending loss according to the angle variation of knee joint. The emitting light with a center wavelength of 470 nm from a LED is guided by a POF to the PD, the transmitted light is then attenuated by the bending loss inside the bent POF. The intensity variation of the light transmitted from the POF gives rise to a change in output voltage in the fiber-optic goniometer. Therefore, we measured the real-time output voltage of the proposed fiber-optic goniometer using the unclad fiber according to the knee joint angle. Through the repeated experiments, the fiber-optic goniometer shows that it has a reversibility and a wide measurable angle range.

• Medical Lasers
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.50-58
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• 2019

Background and Objectives Low-level light therapy (LLLT) is an application of low-power light for various purposes such as promoting tissue repair, reducing inflammation, causing analgesia, etc. A previous study suggested the effect of light emitting diode (LED) light with the wavelength of 740 nm for promoting wound healing of corneal epithelial cells. This current study aimed to confirm the effect of LLLT for managing inflammation of a dry eye disease (DED) mouse model. Materials and Methods A total of 50C57BL/6 female mice were randomly grouped into 5 groups to compare the effect of LLLT:1) Control group, 2) Only LLLT group, 3) Dry eye group, 4) LLLT in dry eye group, and 5) Early treatment group. DED was induced with 4 daily injections of scopolamine hydrobromide and desiccation stress for 17 days, and LLLT at 740 nm was conducted once every 3 days. To analyze the effect of LLLT on the DED mouse model, tear volume, corneal surface irregularities, and fluorescence in stained cores were measured, and the level of inflammation was assessed with immunohistochemistry. Results The DED mouse model showed significant deterioration in the overall eye condition. After LLLT, the amount of tear volume was increased, and corneal surface irregularities were restored. Also, the number of neutrophils and the level of inflammatory cytokines significantly decreased as well. Conclusion This study showed that LLLT at 740 nm was effective in controlling the corneal conditions and the degree of inflammation in DED. Such findings may suggest therapeutic effects of LLLT at 740 nm on DED.

• 한국진공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국진공학회 2016년도 제50회 동계 정기학술대회 초록집
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• pp.280.1-280.1
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• 2016

Generally InGaN/GaN green light emitting diode (LED) exhibits the low quantum efficiency (QE) due to the large lattice mismatch between InGaN and GaN. The QE of InGaN-based multiple quantum wells (MQWs) is drastically decreased when an emission wavelength shifts from blue to green wavelength, so called "green gap". The "green gap" has been explained by quantum confined Stark effect (QCSE) caused by a large lattice mismatch. In order to improve the QE of green LED, undoped graded short-period InGaN/GaN superlattice (GSL) and Si-doped GSL (SiGSL) structures below the 5-period InGaN/GaN MQWs were grown on the patterned sapphire substrates. The luminescence properties of InGaN/GaN green LEDs have been investigated by using photoluminescence (PL) and time-resolved PL (TRPL) measurements. The PL intensity of SiGSL sample measured at 10 K shows stronger about 1.3 times compared to that of undoped GSL sample, and the PL peak wavelength at 10 K appears at 532 and 525 nm for SiGSL and undoped GSL, respectively. Furthermore, the PL decay of SiGSL measured at 10 K becomes faster than that of undoped GSL. The faster decay for SiGSL is attributed to the increased wavefunction overlap between electron and hole due to the screening of piezoelectric field by doped carriers. These PL and TRPL results indicate that the QE of InGaN/GaN green LED with GSL structure can be improved by Si-doping.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.13-23
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• 2011

Objectives : The aim of this study was to develop the combined medical stimulus system consisted of the PEMFs (Pulsed electromagnetic fields) and LED which are able to stimulate local point such as acupoints and trigger points. Methods : To evaluate the therapeutic effect on the musculoskeletal disorders and the possibility of alternative method on manual acupuncture, we compared the fatigue recovery of two groups by analyzing the EMG and peak torque (non-stimulation and, stimulation group) after strenuous knee exercise. We chose the LR9 as a stimulation point. Results : The median frequency (MF) and fatigue index (F.I) of the stimulation group were recovered faster than those of the non-stimulation group. Also the peak torques of both groups were not restored until after 20 minutes. However, the peak torque of the stimulation group was regained higher than that of the non-stimulation group. Conclusions : We confirmed that the proposed combined stimulus system had useful effects as treatment instrument of musculoskeletal disorder using non-invasive method of PEMFs and LED.

• Journal of Advanced Marine Engineering and Technology
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• 제34권5호
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• pp.711-717
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• 2010

본 논문에서는 플라스틱 평판에 핀 홀을 생성하여 문자나 이미지를 표현하는 디스플레이 보드를 자동으로 제작하는 펀칭시스템을 개발하였다. 핀 홀을 생성한 평판은 가장자리에 설치한 다양한 색상의 발광다이오드 빛을 반사하여 미려한 디스플레이 보드에 사용된다. 펀칭시스템은 정밀한 위치 및 깊이 생성을 위해 총 4개의 엑추에이터를 사용하였다. 디스플레이 보드 상의 글자나 이미지의 반사효과와 빠른 생산성을 위하여 정밀한 구동 기구부를 개발하고 PID 제어 알고리즘을 적용하였다. 그리고 사용자가 반사되는 글자의 모양이나 이미지를 구성하는데 도움을 줄 수 있는 GUI 프로그램과 PC기반의 제어시스템을 구성하였다. 또한 펀칭속도와 생성된 핀 홀의 깊이를 검사하여 본 시스템의 성능을 검증하였다.

• 한국어병학회지
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.113-120
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• 2022

Scuticociliatosis caused by Miamiensis avidus is a very important parasitic disease in olive flounder farming industry. The aim of this study was to determine effect of combined treatment with blue LED (light-emitting diode) illumination and formalin on olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus) infected with M. avidus. Different intensity of 405 nm LED (20, 40, and 60 μmol·m^-2·s^-1) was illuminated on 2.2×10⁴ cells/well of M. avidus in a 24 well microplate for 24 h. Also, 2.4×10⁴ cells/well of M. avidus were exposed to varying combinations of 60 μmol·m^-2·s^-1 of 405 nm LED and serial 10-fold dilutions of formalin (from 10 to 100 ppm) for 15, 30, 45, and 60 min. Surviving M. avidus were counted using a hemocytometer. For in vivo test, flounder acclimatized at 11-12 practical salinity unit (psu) were challenged with 2×10⁶ cells/ml of M. avidus by immersion method for 1 h. Then, fish were moved and divided into four groups; "F" group, treated with formalin at 50 ppm; "L" group, treated with 60 μmol·m^-2·s^-1 of 405 nm LED; "C" group, treated with combination of the two methods; and the control group. After treatment for 30 min, fish were transferred to new tanks (salinity = 11-12 psu) and observed for 3 weeks. As a result, illumination of 405 nm LED at 60 μmol·m^-2·s^-1 killed 100% of M. avidus after 12 h, while 67% and 90% of the scuticociliate died at 20 and 40 μmol·m^-2·s^-1, respectively, after 24 h exposure. One hundred percent of M. avidus was killed at 90, 80, 80 and 70 ppm after exposure to formalin for 15, 30, 45 and 60 min, respectively. However, combined method (e.g., 60 μmol·m^-2·s^-1 of 405 nm-LED plus 50 ppm formalin) killed the parasite within 30 min. From in vivo test, similarly, survival rates of fish challenged with M. avidus were 100%, 43%, 29% and 0% in the C, F, L, and control groups, respectively. Results obtained in this study demonstrates that the combined treatment method has clear synergistic effect on scuticociliatosis in fish.

• 생물환경조절학회지
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.14-21
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• 2022

광질은 묘의 형태를 조절하는 중요한 환경 요인 중 하나이다. warm-white와 cool-white LED의 칩에 비율이 다른 bar type를 제작하여, 백색 LED의 광질에 따른 묘의 생육을 조사하고자 연구를 수행하였다. 오이, 토마토 및 수박의 접수와 대목의 종자를 파종하여, LED를 광원으로 하는 식물공장에서 재배하였다. 처리구는 W1C0(warm-white 단독), W1C1 (warm-white:cool-white=1:1), W3C1 (warm-white:cool-white=3:1), W5C2 (warm-white:cool-white=5:2)이다. 모든 처리구에서 W1C1 처리구에서 재배한 묘목의 배축장이 가장 짧았으며, W1C0에서 재배된 묘목의 배축장이 가장 길었다. 수박 접수, 수박 대목, 그리고 토마토 대목의 배축장은 W1C1, W3C1, W5C2, W1C0 순이었으며, 이는 cool-white의 비율이 높은 순서와 같았다. 토마토 접수는 각각 W1C0과 W3C1에서 첫 번째와 두 번째로 배축이 길었고 W5C2와 W1C1에서 가장 짧았으며, 통계적 차이는 없었다. 경경은 토마토 접수, 토마토 대목 및 수박 대목을 제외하고는 큰 차이가 없었다. 토마토 접수, 토마토 대목 및 수박 대목의 줄기 직경은 W1C0에서 가장 굵었다. 오이, 수박의 접수와 대목의 지상부 생체중과 오이 접수의 지하부 생체중은 W1C1에서 가장 작았다. 본 연구를 통해 LED 광원의 다양한 비율은 묘목의 배축 신장에 크게 영향을 미치는 것을 확인하였다.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.45.1-45.10
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• 2022

Objectives: This study evaluated the relationship between the battery charge level and irradiance of light-emitting diode (LED) light-curing units (LCUs) and how these variables influence the Vickers hardness number (VHN) of a bulk-fill resin. Materials and Methods: Four LCUs were evaluated: Radii Plus (SDI), Radii-cal (SDI), Elipar Deep Cure (Filtek Bulk Fill, 3M Oral Care), and Poly Wireless (Kavo Kerr). Irradiance was measured using a radiometer every ten 20-second activations until the battery was discharged. Disks (4 mm thick) of a bulk-fill resin (Filtek Bulk Fill, 3M Oral Care) were prepared, and the VHN was determined on the top and bottom surfaces when light-cured with the LCUs with battery levels at 100%, 50% and 10%. Data were analyzed by 2-way analysis of variance, the Tukey's test, and Pearson correlations (α = 5%). Results: Elipar Deep Cure and Poly Wireless showed significant differences between the irradiance when the battery was fully charged versus discharged (10% battery level). Significant differences in irradiance were detected among all LCUs, within each battery condition tested. Hardness ratios below 80% were obtained for Radii-cal (10% battery level) and for Poly Wireless (50% and 10% battery levels). The battery level showed moderate and strong, but non-significant, positive correlations with the VHN and irradiance. Conclusions: Although the irradiance was different among LCUs, it decreased in half of the devices along with a reduction in battery level. In addition, the composite resin effectiveness of curing, measured by the hardness ratio, was reduced when the LCUs' battery was discharged.

• 한국광학회지
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.163-171
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• 2021

조명에 사용되는 일반적인 백색 발광 다이오드는 청색 발광 다이오드 위에 황색 형광체를 입힌 구조가 보편적이나 발광 스펙트럼상 짙은 적색 성분이 부족해서 조명의 연색성이 떨어지는 문제가 있다. 본 연구에서는 백색 발광 다이오드의 연색 특성을 개선하기 위해 적색 양자점 조명을 백색 조명의 확산판에 적용한 후 광학 시뮬레이션을 이용해 광구조를 최적화하고자 하였다. 양자점의 평균 자유 행정 및 확산판 내 TiO₂ 입자의 농도를 조절해 연색지수, 휘도 등 광특성을 조사했다. 대부분의 조건에서 연색지수는 90을 넘었고 이는 적색 양자점 필름의 적용이 일반적인 백색 발광 다이오드의 연색 특성을 개선하는 데 효과적인 방법임을 보여준다. 색좌표의 각도 의존성은 확산판과 조명 하단의 반사판 사이에 형성되는 광학적 공동 구조를 활용함으로써 제거할 수 있었는데 이는 공동 내 위치한 양자점 필름을 통한 빛의 다중 투과가 시야각에 따른 광경로의 차이를 줄였기 때문으로 해석된다.

• 전자공학회논문지SC
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• 제41권5호
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• pp.71-78
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• 2004

체내에 이식되는 완전 이식형 인공중이 시스템의 제어를 위해 저전력 마이크로프로세서인 MSP430을 이용한 적외선 리모컨형 외부제어기를 설계하였고, 수신된 신호 해석을 위한 제어 알고리즘을 설계하여 전원 ON/OFF와 소리크기 UP/DOWM 동작을 수행하도록 하였다. 먼저 피부 투과시 발생하는 적외선 신호의 반사 및 투과모델을 이용하여 시스템에 필요한 적외선 LED 방사강도를 계산하고, 인반 적외선 리모컨과의 오작동을 방지하기 위해 고유의 데이터 프로토콜을 설정하였다. 이식되는 수신부의 적외선 수신모듈은 자체 소비전류를 줄이기 위해 마이크로프로세서의 내부 타이머에 의한 25% 듀티비를 갖는 출력신호를 전원으로 사용하였다. 4mm 두께의 돼지피부를 이용한 피부투과 전송실험을 실시하여 구현된 송수신 장치로 신호가 전달됨을 확인하였다.