• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.215-221
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• 2005

We describe the development of a prototype multi-channel electrical impedance tomography (EIT) system. The EIT system can be equipped with either a single-ended current source or a balanced current source. Each current source can inject current between any chosen pair of electrodes. In order to reduce the data acquisition time, we implemented multiple digital voltmeters simultaneously acquiring and demodulating voltage signals. Each voltmeter measures a differential voltage between a fixed pair of adjacent electrodes. All voltmeters are configured in a radially symmetric architecture to optimize the routing of wires and minimize cross-talks. To maximize the signal-to-noise ratio, we implemented techniques such as digital waveform generation, Howland current pump circuit with a generalized impedance converter, digital phase-sensitive demodulation, tri-axial cables with both grounded and driven shields, and others. The performance of the EIT system was evaluated in terms of common-mode rejection ratio, signal-to-noise ratio, and reciprocity error. Future design of a more innovative EIT system including battery operation, miniaturization, and wireless techniques is suggested.

• 한국전자파학회논문지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.96-100
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• 2012

정 자장($B_0$)의 세기가 7 T(Tesla) 또는 9.4 T 고자기장 MRI(Magnetic Resonance Imaging) 시스템은 정 자장의 세기가 1.5 T 또는 3 T MRI(Magnetic Resonance Imaging) 시스템에 비하여 인가된 RF(Radio Frequency) 필드의 높은 불균질성을 보여준다. 다채널(multi-channel) RF 코일에서는 인가된 RF 자장($B_1^+$)의 불균질성을 개선시키기 위해서 각각의 코일 소자(element)에 인가되는 전류의 크기와 위상을 독립적으로 조절할 수 있다. 선택된 관심 영역에서의 RF 자장이 균일하도록 RF 코일의 각 요소로 들어가는 최적화된 전류의 크기와 위상 값을 얻기 위해서 iterative 방법과 함께 convex 최적화 방법이 사용된다. 이러한 방법을 입증하기 위하여 9.4 T MRI 시스템에 RF 코일의 공진 주파수가 400 MHz을 가지는 다채널 전송 선로 코일이 인체 두상 모형과 함께 모델링되었으며, 이 코일에 의하여 자장이 얻어진다. 9.4 T MRI 시스템을 위한 시뮬레이션 결과가 자세히 논의된다.

• 대한전자공학회논문지TC
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.117-124
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• 2002

고해상도 위성 영상 레이다(SAR)에서 획득한 대용량의 레이다 영상신호는 주어진 임무시간 내에 실시간으로 지상에 전송해 주어야 하기 때문에 위성탑재 영상 레이다의 고속 데이터 전송 능력이 시스템의 성능을 결정하는 중요한 요인이 되고 있다. 본 논문에서는 소형 경량의 위성 SAR의 임무 요구 조건을 만족하고, 위성 영상 레이다의 운용모드에 따라 고해상도에서 광역모드에 이르기까지 광범위한 데이터를 고속으로 처리할 수 있는 멀티 채널 데이터 전송모듈 설계에 관하여 논한다. 주어진 위성 데이터 링크 모델을 바탕으로 링크 버짓과 영상 모드별 데이터 전송률을 분석하고, 시스템의 요구 전송율과 오차율을 만족하는 온 보드 영상 자료 저장기, 자료 처리기, 송신기 및 전송 안테나의 설계 결과를 제시하고 성능을 분석하였다. 본 설계에 적용된 고속 채널 모듈은 고속자료 전송이 요구되는 위성 및 항공기 탑재 데이터 링크의 성능확장에 효과적으로 활용될 수 있다.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제40권1호
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• pp.15-23
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• 2010

Purpose : This study was designed to compare the effective doses from low-dose and standard-dose multi-detector CT (MDCT) scanning protocols and evaluate the image quality and the spatial resolution of the low-dose MDCT protocols for clinical use. Materials and Methods : 6-channel MDCT scanner (Siemens Medical System, Forschheim, Germany), was used for this study. Protocol of the standard-dose MDCT for the orthodontic analysis was 130 kV, 35 mAs, 1.25 mm slice width, 0.8 pitch. Those of the low-dose MDCT for orthodontic analysis and orthodontic surgery were 110 kV, 30 mAs, 1.25 mm slice width, 0.85 pitch and 110 kV, 45 mAs, 2.5 mm slice width, 0.85 pitch. Thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLDs) were placed at 31 sites throughout the levels of adult female ART head and neck phantom. Effective doses were calculated according to ICRP 1990 and 2007 recommendations. A formalin-fixed cadaver and AAPM CT performance phantom were scanned for the evaluation of subjective image quality and spatial resolution. Results : Effective doses in ${\mu}Sv$ ($E_{2007}$) were 699.1, 429.4 and 603.1 for standard-dose CT of orthodontic treatment, low-dose CT of orthodontic analysis, and low-dose CT of orthodontic surgery, respectively. The image quality from the low-dose protocol were not worse than those from the standard-dose protocol. The spatial resolutions of both standard-dose and low-dose CT images were acceptable. Conclusion : From the above results, it can be concluded that the low-dose MDCT protocol is preferable in obtaining CT images for orthodontic analysis and orthodontic surgery.

• 한국정보통신학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정보통신학회 2022년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.245-247
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• 2022

엑스선 후방산란 영상획득기술은 물체에서 산란되는 엑스선을 활용하여 피조사체 내부 영상을 획득할 수 있는 기술로 영상획득을 위해서는 시스템은 엑스선 발생장치와 산란 엑스선을 측정하기 위한 검출시스템을 포함하여야 한다. 엑스선 후방산란 영상획득장치는 고속으로 회전하는 회전 콜리메이터를 통해 생성되는 엑스선을 샘플링 간격으로 실시간 신호를 획득하여야 하며 이를 위해서는 고속 신호획득장치가 요구된다. 우리는 후방산란 영상획득장치를 위해 대면적 플라스틱 섬광체(500×600×50mm3)와 광증배관으로 구성된 후방산란 엑스선 획득용 센서부에서 생성되는 신호의 변환 및 전달하기 위한 고속 다채널 신호획득장치를 개발하였다. 개발한 후방산란 영상획득용 검출시스템은 최소 15u초 간격으로 신호의 획득이 가능하며 최대 6채널의 신호의 변환 및 전달이 가능한 시스템으로 고속 후방산란 엑스선 영상획득이 가능하다. 개발된 검출시스템은 개별 센서의 보정을 위한 전압, 신호이득, 저레벨 제거 등의 원격 조절 기능을 포함한다. 현재 우리는 다양한 조건에서 엑스선 후방산란 영상획득을 적용 시험을 수행하고 있다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제63권4호
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• pp.427-432
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• 2020

Three randomized control trials (RCTs), published in 2013, investigated efficacy of mechanical thrombectomy in large vessel occlusions and did not show better results compared to intravenous (IV) recombinant tissue-type plasminogen activator (tPA) alone. However, most clinicians treating stroke consider mechanical thrombectomy as the standard treatment rather than using IV tPA alone. This paradigm shift was based on five RCTs investigating efficacy of mechanical thrombectomy in acute ischemic stroke conducted from 2010 to 2015. They demonstrated that mechanical thrombectomy was effective and safe in acute ischemic stroke with anterior circulation occlusion when performed within 6 hours of stroke onset. There are four reasons underlying the different results observed between the trials conducted in 2013 and 2015. First, the three RCTs of 2013 used low-efficiency thrombectomy devices. Second, the three RCTs used insufficient image selection criteria. Third, following the initial presentation at the hospital, reperfusion treatment required a long time. Fourth, the three RCTs showed a low rate of successful recanalization. Time is the most important factor in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke. However, current trends utilize advanced imaging techniques, such as diffusion-weighted imaging and multi-channel computer tomographic perfusion, to facilitate the detection of core infarction, penumbra, and collateral flows. These efforts demonstrate that patient selection may overcome the barriers of time in specific cases.

• Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
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• 제1권2호
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• pp.106-110
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• 2000

An integrated on-line inspection system was constructed with seven cameras, half mirrors to split images. 720 nm and 970 nm band pass filters, illumination chamber having several tungsten-halogen lamps, one main computer, one color frame grabber, two 4-channel multiplexors, and flat plate conveyer, etc. A total of seven images, that is, one color image form the top of an apple and two B/W images from each side (top, right and left) could be captured and displayed on a computer monitor through the multiplexor. One of the two B/W images captured from each side is 720nm filtered image and the other is 970 nm. With this system an on-line grading software was developed to evaluate appearance quality. On-line test results with Fuji apples that were manually fed on the conveyer showed that grading accuracies of the color, defect and shape were 95.3%, 86% and 88.6%, respectively. Grading time was 0.35 second per apple on an average. Therefore, this on-line grading system could be used for inspection of the final products produced from an apple sorting system.

• 한국농업기계학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국농업기계학회 2000년도 THE THIRD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY ENGINEERING. V.III
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• pp.551-559
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• 2000

An integrated on-line inspection system was constructed with seven cameras, half mirrors to split images, 720 nm and 970 nm band pass filters, illumination chamber having several tungsten-halogen lamps, one main computer, one color frame grabber, two 4-channel multiplexors, and flat plate conveyer, etc., so that a total of seven images, that is, one color image from the top side of an apple and two B/W images from each side (top, right and left) could be captured and displayed on a computer monitor through the multiplexor. One of the two B/W images captured from each side is 720nm filter image and the other is 970nm. With this system an on-line grading software was developed to evaluate appearance quality. On-line test results to the Fuji apples that were manually fed on the conveyer showed that grading accuracies of the color, defective and shape were 95.3%, 86% and 91%, respectively. Grading time was 0.35 sec per apple on an average. Therefore, this on-line grading system could be used for inspection of the final products produced from an apple sorting system.

• 한국전기전자재료학회논문지
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• 제33권5호
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• pp.360-366
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• 2020

Focused electron beams with high energy acceleration are versatile probes. Focused electron beams can be used for high-resolution imaging and multi-mode nanofabrication, in combination with, molecular precursor delivery, in an electron microscopy environment. A high degree of control with atomic-to-microscale resolution, a focused electron beam allows for precise engineering of a graphene-based field-effect transistor (FET). In this study, the effect of electron irradiation on a graphene FET was systematically investigated. A separate evaluation of the electron beam induced transport properties at the graphene channel and the graphene-metal contacts was conducted. This provided on-demand strategies for tuning transfer characteristics of graphene FETs by focused electron beam irradiation.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제52권4호
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• pp.835-840
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• 2020

A position-sensitive CsI(Tl) crystal array coupled with the multi-anode position sensitive photomultiplier tube (PS-PMT), Hamamatsu H8500C, has been developed at the Institute of Modern Physics. An effective, fast, and economical readout circuit based on discretized positioning circuit (DPC) bridge was designed for the 64-channel multi-anode flat panel PSPMT. The horizontal and vertical position resolutions are 0.58 mm and 0.63 mm respectively for the 1.0 × 1.0 × 5.0 ㎣ CsI(Tl) array, and the horizontal and vertical position resolutions are 0.86 mm and 0.80 mm respectively for the 2.0 × 2.0 × 10.0 ㎣ CsI(Tl) array. These results show that the CsI(Tl) crystal array with low cost could be applied in the fields of medical imaging and high-resolution gamma camera.