• Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.136-141
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• 2007

The Purpose Of This Paper Is To Use A Tactile Sensor To Compensate The Error Rate. Most Automated Sphygmomanometers Use The Oscillometric Method And Characteristic Ratio To Estimate Systolic And Diastolic Blood Pressure. However, Based On The Fact That Maximum Amplitude Of The Oscillometric Waveform And Characteristic Ratio Are Affected By Compliance Of The Aorta And Large Arteries, A Method To Measure The Artery Stiffness By Using A Tactile Sensor Was Chosen In Order To Integrate It With The Sphygmomanometer In The Future Instead Of Using Photoplethysmography. Since Tactile Sensors Have Very Weak Movements, Efforts Were Made To Maintain The Subject's Arm In A Fixed Position, And A 40hz Low Pass Filter Was Used To Eliminate Noise From The Power Source As Well As High Frequency Noise. An Analyzing Program Was Made To Get Time Delay Between The First And Second Peak Of The Averaged Digital Volume Pulse(${\Delta}t_{dvp}$), And The Subject's Height Was Divided By ${\Delta}t_{dvp}$ To Calculate The Stiffness Index Of The Arteries($Si_{dvp}$). Regression Equations Of Systolic And Diastolic Pressure Using $Si_{dvp}$ And Mean Arterial Pressure(Map) Were Computed From The Test Group (60 Subjects) Among A Total Of 121 Subjects(Age: $44.9{\pm}16.5$, Male: Female=40:81) And Were Tested In 61 Subjects To Compensate The Error Rate. Error Rates Considering All Subjects Were Systolic $4.62{\pm}9.39mmhg$, And Diastolic $14.40{\pm}9.62mmhg$, And Those In The Test Set Were $3.48{\pm}9.32mmhg,\;And\;14.34{\pm}9.67mmhg$ Each. Consequently, Error Rates Were Compensated Especially In Diastolic Pressure Using $Si_{dvp}$, Various Slopes From Digital Volume Pulse And Map To Systolic-$1.91{\pm}7.57mmhg$ And Diastolic $0.05{\pm}7.49mmhg$.

• Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.468-475
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• 2018

In medical ultrasound imaging, frequency-dependent attenuation downshifts and reduces a center frequency and a frequency bandwidth of received echo signals, respectively. This causes considerable errors in quadrature demodulation (QDM), result in lowering signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and contrast resolution (CR). To address this problem, adaptive dynamic QDM (ADQDM) that estimates center frequencies along depth was introduced. However, the ADQDM often fails when imaging regions contain hypoechoic regions. In this paper, we introduce a valid region-based ADQDM (VR-ADQDM) method to reject the misestimated center frequencies to further improve SNR and CR. The valid regions are regions where the center frequency decreases monotonically along depth. In addition, as a low-pass filter of QDM, Gaussian wavelet based dynamic filtering was adopted. From the phantom experiments, average SNR improvements of the ADQDM and the VR-ADQDM over the traditional QDM were 1.22 and 5.27 dB, respectively, and the corresponding maximum SNR improvements were 2.56 and 10.58 dB. The contrast resolution of the VR-ADQDM was also improved by 0.68 compared to that of the ADQDM. Similar results were obtained from in vivo experiments. These results indicate that the proposed method would offer promises for imaging technically-difficult patients due to its capability in improving SNR and CR.

• 한국조명전기설비학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국조명전기설비학회 2005년도 학술대회 논문집
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• pp.387-390
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• 2005

A This paper presents a novel three-phase current-fed Pulse Width Modulation converter with switched- capacitor type resonant DC link commutation circuit operating PWM pattern strategy under a design consideration of low-pass filter, which can operate on the basis of the principle of zero current soft-switching commutation. In the first place, the steady-state operating principle of this converter with a new resonant DC link snubber circuit is described in connection with the equivalent operation circuit, together with the practical design procedure of the switched-capacitor type resonant DC link circuit is discussed from a theoretical viewpoint on the basis of a design example for high-power applications. The actively delayed time correction method to compensate distorted currents due to a relatively long resonant commutation time is newly implemented in the open loop control scheme so as to acquire the new optimum PWM pattern. Finally, the experiment or set-up in laboratory system or this converter is concretely demonstrated herein to confirm a zero current soft-switching commutation of this converter. The comparative evaluations between current-fed hard switching PWM and soft-switching PWM converters are carried out from a viewpoint of their PWM converter characteristics.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.369-380
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• 2013

Direct torque control based on space vector modulation (SVM-DTC) protects the DTC transient merits. Furthermore, it creates better quality steady-state performance in a wide speed range. The modified method of DTC using SVM improves the electrical magnitudes of asynchronous machines, such as minimizing the stator current distortions, the stator flux with electromagnetic torque without ripple, the fast response of the rotor speed, and the constant switching frequency. In this paper, the proposed method is based on two new control strategies for direct torque control with space vector modulation. First, fuzzy logic control is used instead of the PI torque and a PI flux controller to minimizing the torque error and to achieve a constant switching frequency. The voltages in the direct and quadratic reference frame ($V_d$, $V_q$) are achieved by fuzzy logic control. In this scheme, the switching capability of the inverter is fully utilized, which improves the system performance. Second, the close loop of stator flux estimation based on the voltage model and a low pass filter is used to counteract the drawbacks in the open loop of the stator flux such as the problems saturation and dc drift. The response of this new control strategy is compared with DTC-SVM. The experimental and simulation results demonstrate that the proposed control topology outperforms the conventional DTC-SVM in terms of system robustness and eliminating the bad outcome of dc-offset.

• 전력전자학회논문지
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.340-348
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• 2006

본 논문에서는 동적전압보상기 (DVR)를 구성하기 위한 정합 변압기의 돌입전류 제어기법을 제안하였다. DVR 시스템은 배전계통에서 발생하는 순시적 전압강하를 보상하기 위한 직렬전압 주입장치로서, 임의의 전압을 생성하는 PWM 인버터와 전압 평활용 LC 수동필터 및 절연을 위한 정합 변압기 등으로 구성된다. 그러나 정합 변압기의 사용은 변압기내에서 자속 포화현상에 의하여 정격의 수배에 달하는 돌입전류가 발생하여 시스템의 절연파괴를 초래하고 이 때문에 변압기의 정격용량을 2 배 정도로 초과하여 사용하게 한다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 정합 변압기의 자속 포화현상에 따른 돌입전류의 크기를 분석할 수 있는 새로운 모델링 분석기법 및 돌입전류의 크기를 제한하는 자화전류 제어기법을 제안하였다. 모의실험 및 실험을 통하여 제안된 DVR 제어기법의 타당성을 입증하였다.

• Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.1096-1103
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• 2014

This paper proposes a novel strategy for attenuating the output power fluctuation of the wind farm (WF) in a range of tens of seconds delivered to the grid, where the kinetic energy caused by the large inertia of the wind turbine systems is utilized. A control scheme of the two-level structure is applied to control the wind farm, which consists of a supervisory control of the wind farm and individual wind turbine controls. The supervisory control generates the output power reference of the wind farm, which is filtered out from the available power extracted from the wind by a low-pass filter (LPF). A lead-lag compensator is used for compensating for the phase delay of the output power reference compared with the available power. By this control strategy, when the reference power is lower than the maximum available power, some of individual wind turbines are operated in the storing mode of the kinetic energy by increasing the turbine speeds. Then, these individual wind turbines release the kinetic power by reducing the turbine speed, when the power command is higher than the available power. In addition, the pitch angle control systems of the wind turbines are also employed to limit the turbine speed not higher than the limitation value during the storing mode of kinetic energy. For coordinating the de-rated operation of the WT and the storing or releasing modes of the kinetic energy, the output power fluctuations are reduced by about 20%. The PSCAD/EMTDC simulations have been carried out for a 10-MW wind farm equipped with the permanent-magnet synchronous generator (PMSG) to verify the validity of the proposed method.

• 전기학회논문지
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• 제66권12호
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• pp.1810-1814
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• 2017

This paper develops an approach to the algorithm of Gait pattern Analysis and step measurement with Multi-Pressure Sensors. The process of gait consists of 8 steps including stance and swing phase. As 3 parts of foot is supporting most of human weight, multiple pressure sensors are attached on the parts of foot: forefoot, big toe, heel. As 3 parts of foot is supporting most of human weight, multiple pressure sensors are attached on the parts of foot: forefoot, big toe, heel. normal gait proceed from heel, forefoot and big toe over time. While normal gait proceeds, values of heel, forefoot and big toe can be changed over time. So Each values of pressure sensors over time could discriminate whether it is normal or abnormal gait. Measuring Device consists of non-inverting amplifiers and low pass filter. Through timetable of values, normal gait pattern can be analyzed, because of supported weight of foot. Also, the peak value of pressure can judge whether it is walking or running. While people are running, insole of shoes is floating in the air on moment. Using this algorithm, gait analysis and step count can be measured.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제10권9호
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• pp.2227-2235
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• 2009

본 논문에서는 마이크로파를 이용하는 무선 전력전송시스템의 간단한 구성과 측정한 동작 특성을 제시한다. 마이크로파 전력전송시스템은 건물 안, 회의실과 같은 좁은 공간내에서 저전력을 이동 단말 기기에 공급하는 것을 목표로 한다. 실험실 수준에서 프로토타입 시스템의 제작 및 측정이 용이하도록 각 구성 회로 소자들을 직접 설계 및 제작, 측정하였는데, 마이크로파 발진기, 고출력증폭기, 마이크로스트립 패치 안테나, 저역통과여파기, 검파 및 정류회로이다. 마이크로파 무선전력전송 시스템은 중심주파수 2.4GHz에서 고정 전력 29.3dBm을 생성하여 전송하고, 수신측 패치 안테나를 수신한 전력을 정류기를 통해서 DC 전력으로 변환한다. 두 안테나간 이격 거리에 따라 측정되는 DC 전압값의 차이를 제시하고, 각 거리별로 수신측에 전달되는 DC전력량이 서로 다름을 측정값으로 제시한다.

• Journal of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.305-316
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• 2022

Numerous research revealed a strong association between the ionospheric perturbations and various natural hazards. The ionospheric measurements from Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) observations provide the state of electron contents in the ionosphere that contributes to investigate the source events. In this study, two geophysical events occurred on 23 January 2018, the 7.9 Mw earthquake in Alaska and Kusatsu-Shiranesan volcanic eruption in Japan, are examined to characterize the fingerprint of each event in the ionosphere. Firstly, we extracted the Total Electron Content (TEC) from GNSS measurements, then isolated disturbed wave signatures from the TEC measurements that is referred to as a traveling ionospheric disturbance (TID). As TIDs are short-term ionospheric variations, the major trend of GNSS TEC measurements should be properly removed. We applied a natural neighbor interpolation method together with a leave-one-out cross validation technique for detrending. After detrending the TEC, the remaining signals are further enhanced by applying a band-pass filter and TIDs are detected from them. Finally, the detected TIDs are verified as the response of the ionosphere to Kusatsu-Shiranesan volcanic eruption and Gulf of Alaska earthquake which propagated through the ionosphere with an average velocity of 530 m/s and 724 m/s, respectively. In addition, a coherence analysis is conducted to discriminate between the signatures from a volcanic explosion and an earthquake. The analysis reveals the TID waveforms from each single event are highly correlated, while a low correlation is found between the TIDs from the earthquake and explosion. This study supports the claim that different geophysical events induce the distinctive characteristics of TIDs that are detectable by the ionospheric measurements of GNSS.

• 전기전자학회논문지
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.472-476
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• 2023

피치 혹은 기본 주파수는 음성 신호의 주요 특성 인자이며 음성 부호화, 음성인식, 화자인식 등의 다양한 음성 관련 응용에 활용된다. 본 논문에서는 기본 주파수의 역수인 음성의 피치 주기를 추정하기 위해서 음성 신호의 변곡점을 이용한다. 변곡점은 국소적인 최대값, 최소값 혹은 신호의 기울기가 변하는 지점으로 정의된다. 음성 신호는 저역통과 필터로 먼저 전처리되어 고주파 성분이 제거된다. 이를 통해 불필요한 변곡점들이 제거되며, 피치 주기 추정에 유용한 국소적인 최대값만을 변곡점 검출법을 이용하여 추출한다. 얻어진 변곡점 간의 시간 간격을 측정하여 피치 주기를 추정하며, 그 역수로 기본 주파수 추정치를 얻는다. 기존의 피치 추정 방법은 음성이 국소적으로 시불변이라는 가정하에 음성을 블록 단위로 처리하여 블록당 피치 주기를 구하지만, 제안된 방법은 음성을 샘플 단위로 처리하여 변곡점을 검출하며, 그 결과 피치 주기를 시간 경과에 따라 얻게 되어 음성의 시변성이 반영된 기본 주파수 추정치를 얻는다. 컴퓨터 모의실험으로 기본 주파수 추정기로서 제안된 방법의 유용성을 볼 수 있다.