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TEST OF A LOW COST VEHICLE-BORNE 360 DEGREE PANORAMA IMAGE SYSTEM

  • Kim, Moon-Gie;Sung, Jung-Gon
    • Proceedings of the KSRS Conference
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    • 2008.10a
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    • pp.137-140
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    • 2008
  • Recently many areas require wide field of view images. Such as surveillance, virtual reality, navigation and 3D scene reconstruction. Conventional camera systems have a limited filed of view and provide partial information about the scene. however, omni directional vision system can overcome these disadvantages. Acquiring 360 degree panorama images requires expensive omni camera lens. In this study, 360 degree panorama image was tested using a low cost optical reflector which captures 360 degree panoramic views with single shot. This 360 degree panorama image system can be used with detailed positional information from GPS/INS. Through this study result, we show 360 degree panorama image is very effective tool for mobile monitoring system.

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Camera Calibration and Pose Estimation for Tasks of a Mobile Manipulator (모바일 머니퓰레이터의 작업을 위한 카메라 보정 및 포즈 추정)

  • Choi, Ji-Hoon;Kim, Hae-Chang;Song, Jae-Bok
    • The Journal of Korea Robotics Society
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    • v.15 no.4
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    • pp.350-356
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    • 2020
  • Workers have been replaced by mobile manipulators for factory automation in recent years. One of the typical tasks for automation is that a mobile manipulator moves to a target location and picks and places an object on the worktable. However, due to the pose estimation error of the mobile platform, the robot cannot reach the exact target position, which prevents the manipulator from being able to accurately pick and place the object on the worktable. In this study, we developed an automatic alignment system using a low-cost camera mounted on the end-effector of a collaborative robot. Camera calibration and pose estimation methods were also proposed for the automatic alignment system. This algorithm uses a markerboard composed of markers to calibrate the camera and then precisely estimate the camera pose. Experimental results demonstrate that the mobile manipulator can perform successful pick and place tasks on various conditions.

Design of a Heart Rate Measurement System Using a Web Camera

  • Jang, Seung-Ju
    • International journal of advanced smart convergence
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    • v.11 no.3
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    • pp.179-186
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    • 2022
  • In this paper, we design a heart rate measurement system using a web camera. In order to measure the heart rate, face image information is acquired and classified. The face image data is collected from web camera. The heart rate is measured using the collected face image data. We design a function to measure heart rate using input of face information using a web camera in non-contact manner. We design a function that reads face information and estimates heart rate by analyzing face color. An experiment was performed to compare the non-contact heart rate with the actual measured heart rate. The heart rate measurement system using a web camera proposed in this paper is a technology that can be used in various fields. It will be used in sports fields that require heart rate measurement at a low cost.

Using Bluetooth Module for Real-time Image Surveillance System (Bluetooth Module을 이용한 실시간 영상감시 시스템)

  • Seo, Yoon-Seok;Kwak, Jae-Hyuk;Lim, Joon-Hong
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2005.10b
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    • pp.337-339
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    • 2005
  • The demand for a real-time image surveillance system using network camera server is increasing as the network infra has been grown and digital video compression techniques have been developed. The image surveillance system using network camera server has several merits compared to existing real-time image surveillance system using CCTV. It would be more convenient if wireless realtime image transmission were possible. In this paper, a bluetooth module is designed and implemented for a real-time image surveillance system to send and receive informations wirelessly. It may simplify the system development procedures and increase the productivity by low power consumption, low cost, and simple wireless installation. A scatter-net formation is proposed using dynamic and distributed algorithm so that the network connection is reliable.

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Wind Tunnel Test for the Inflation Characteristics of the Korean Low Cost Low Altitude Aerial Delivery System (한국형 저비용 저고도 공중보급 체계용 낙하산 전개 특성 풍동시험)

  • Kim, Seung Pil;Jung, Insik;Kwon, Kybeom;Choi, Younseok;Chung, Hyoungseog
    • Journal of the Korea Institute of Military Science and Technology
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    • v.20 no.3
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    • pp.345-351
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    • 2017
  • A wind tunnel test for the scaled parachute models was performed to verify aerodynamic characteristics for practical usage of Korean low cost low altitude aerial delivery system. The cruciform shaped cargo parachute models for heavy and light weight were ejected into wind tunnel test section; and the drag forces acting on the models in steady condition were measured in accordance with velocity. Also, the maximum opening forces during inflation were obtained and captured by a high speed camera to analyze the inflation characteristics and evaluate the design of the low cost aerial delivery system. The results showed a reliable stability and met the design requirement of delivery operation system for R.O.K Air Force.

A 3D Foot Scanner Using Mirrors and Single Camera (거울 및 단일 카메라를 이용한 3차원 발 스캐너)

  • Chung, Seong-Youb;Park, Sang-Kun
    • Korean Journal of Computational Design and Engineering
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    • v.16 no.1
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    • pp.11-20
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    • 2011
  • A structured beam laser is often used to scan object and make 3D model. Multiple cameras are inevitable to see occluded areas, which is the main reason of the high price of the scanner. In this paper, a low cost 3D foot scanner is developed using one camera and two mirrors. The camera and two mirrors are located below and above the foot, respectively. Occluded area, which is the top of the foot, is reflected by the mirrors. Then the camera measures 3D point data of the bottom and top of the foot at the same time. Then, the whole foot model is reconstructed after symmetrical transformation of the data reflected by mirrors. The reliability of the scan data depends on the accuracy of the parameters between the camera and the laser. A calibration method is also proposed and verified by experiments. The results of the experiments show that the worst errors of the system are 2 mm along x, y, and z directions.

Artificial Landmark based Pose-Graph SLAM for AGVs in Factory Environments (공장환경에서 AGV를 위한 인공표식 기반의 포즈그래프 SLAM)

  • Heo, Hwan;Song, Jae-Bok
    • The Journal of Korea Robotics Society
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    • v.10 no.2
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    • pp.112-118
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    • 2015
  • This paper proposes a pose-graph based SLAM method using an upward-looking camera and artificial landmarks for AGVs in factory environments. The proposed method provides a way to acquire the camera extrinsic matrix and improves the accuracy of feature observation using a low-cost camera. SLAM is conducted by optimizing AGV's explored path using the artificial landmarks installed on the ceiling at various locations. As the AGV explores, the pose nodes are added based on the certain distance from odometry and the landmark nodes are registered when AGV recognizes the fiducial marks. As a result of the proposed scheme, a graph network is created and optimized through a G2O optimization tool so that the accumulated error due to the slip is minimized. The experiment shows that the proposed method is robust for SLAM in real factory environments.

Development of Low Cost Flight Test Equipment by Using Bang-pai Kite (방패연을 이용한 저비용 비행시험장치 개발)

  • Park, Jongseo;Kim, Bonggyun;Lee, Sangchul
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Aviation and Aeronautics
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    • v.25 no.3
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    • pp.68-73
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    • 2017
  • In this study, we design a low-cost test equipment for real-time image observation and transmission/reception distance test using 1m by 1.5m bang-pai kite. The image observation is made by using two servo motors to enable the camera to control the two axis attitude. The image observation equipment is hung on the string of a kite and the test is performed to observe the real time image. The transmission and reception distance test of the wireless RF transceiver module is conducted on the ground and in the air.

Development of Inspection System for Aluminum Castings with X-Ray TDI Camera (X-Ray TDI Camera를 이용한 알루미늄 주강품 검사장치 개발)

  • Nam, Mun-Ho;Park, Seong-Wook;Kim, Chang-Ho;Chung, Chan-Soo
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2011.07a
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    • pp.1734-1735
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    • 2011
  • In case of inspection on aluminum castings, traditional RT (Radiographic Testing) method have been utilized for its advantages in interpretation, cost and perpetual storage. But it has disadvantages like time consumption in film processing, low efficiency in storage and environmental pollution. In this thesis, a DRS (Digital Radiography System) utilizing X-Ray TDI Camera (Time Delay and Integration Camera) is developed. Inspections on aluminum castings are performed using the developed Digital Radiography System, DRS and reviewed if newly developed system can substitute for the traditional method.

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A System for Estimating Height of Person Using Single CCD Camera (단일 CCD 카메라를 이용한 신장 인식 시스템 개발)

  • Cho, Do-hyeoun
    • Journal of the Institute of Electronics and Information Engineers
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    • v.54 no.3
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    • pp.145-149
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    • 2017
  • Considering the various user height, we develop a low-cost multimedia electronic podium system for height adjustment. In order to recognize the user utilizes height of a single CCD camera and the ultrasonic sensor. It estimates the height from the user of the image obtained by the CCD camera. Also it uses renal region division method from the image recognition in order to effectively estimated. According to the estimated height, we implemented the control system for the height control of the electronic podium.