• Journal of Radiation Protection and Research
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.160-169
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• 2021

Background: Dual-energy X-ray images (DEI) can distinguish or improve materials of interest in a two-dimensional radiographic image, by combining two images obtained from separate low and high energies. The concepts of DEI performance describing the performance of double-exposure DEI systems in the Fourier domain been previously introduced, however, the performance of double-exposure DEI itself in terms of various parameters, has not been reported. Materials and Methods: To investigate the DEI performance, signal-difference-to-noise ratio, modulation transfer function, noise power spectrum, and noise equivalent quanta were used. Low- and high-energy were 60 and 130 kVp with 0.01-0.09 mGy, respectively. The energy-separation filter material and its thicknesses were tin (Sn) and 0.0-1.0 mm, respectively. Noise-reduction (NR) filtering used the Gaussian-filter NR, median-filter NR, and anti-correlated NR. Results and Discussion: DEI performance was affected by Sn-filter thickness, weighting factor, and dose allocation. All NR filtering successfully reduced noise, when compared with the dual-energy (DE) images without any NR filtering. Conclusion: The results indicated the significance of investigating, and evaluating suitable DEI performance, for DE images in chest radiography applications. Additionally, all the NR filtering methods were effective at reducing noise in the resultant DE images.

• 한국정보통신학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국해양정보통신학회 2010년도 춘계학술대회
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• pp.157-159
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• 2010

대부분의 디지털 촬영 장치는 Charge Coupled Device(CCD) 또는 Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor(CMOS) 센서를 사용한다. 이러한 센서를 통해 촬영된 영상 정보에는 원하지 않는 잡음이 포함되어있다. 본 논문은 영상의 잡음 제거 및 영상 정보의 회복을 위한 기법인 잡음 제거(Noise Reduction, NR)에 관한 것이다. 제안한 NR 방법은 저역통과 필터(Low Pass Filter, LPF)의 대역폭을 고려한 잡음 제거 방법에 관한 것으로, NR의 성능개선을 위하여 MSF 연산에 사용되는 LPF의 필터 계수를 통한 시뮬레이션을 수행하였다. 필터 계수가 갖는 주파수 대역폭의 특성을 고려한 시뮬레이션 결과, MSF 연산에 적용되는 LPF와 고역통과 필터(High Pass Filter, HPF)의 필터 계수가 [1 2 1]과 [-1 2 -1]인 경우 가장 이상적인 주파수 대역폭을 나타내며, NR의 성능 또한 우수함을 확인하였다. 시뮬레이션 결과를 통하여, MSF를 수행함에 있어서 LPF와 HPF의 필터 계수를 [1 21]과 [-1 2 -1]로 제안하였다.

• 한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지
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• 제23권12호
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• pp.163-170
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• 2018

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of noise from dental clinics on workers and to establish a reduction plan. The noise generated by the treatment instrument(Ultrasonic scaler, Hand piece, 3-way syringe, Suction, Compressor) was measured in order to determine the characteristics(level, frequency) of the noise during medical treatment(Oral prophylaxis, Conservation treatment, Prosthesis treatment, Implant Scaling, Tooth eliminating). We also assessed the noise levels in dental clinic using evaluation indicators such as NR-curves and NRN. The results of the analysis showed that the noise generated during the treatment was 85dB(A) ~ 70dB(A) and that the high frequency component was dominant, which would affect the workers working at the dental clinic. The NR-curve analysis showed NR-67 to NR-83 and the high frequency components of 4kHz to 8kHz were predominant and far exceeded noise levels in the workplace. To minimize the noise damage of workers and to provide high quality medical service, it is necessary to establish countermeasures such as wearing a soundproof and periodic hearing tests.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.364-370
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• 2017

Background: Labeled noise reduction (NR) data presented by manufacturers are considered one of the main challenging issues for occupational experts in employing hearing protection devices (HPDs). This study aimed to determine the actual NR data of typical HPDs using the objective fit testing method with a microphone in real ear (MIRE) method. Methods: Five available commercially earmuff protectors were investigated in 30 workers exposed to reference noise source according to the standard method, ISO 11904-1. Personal attenuation rating (PAR) of the earmuffs was measured based on the MIRE method using a noise dosimeter (SVANTEK, model SV102). Results: The results showed that means of PAR of the earmuffs are from 49% to 86% of the nominal NR rating. The PAR values of earmuffs when a typical eyewear was worn differed statistically (p < 0.05). It is revealed that a typical safety eyewear can reduce the mean of the PAR value by approximately 2.5 dB. The results also showed that measurements based on the MIRE method resulted in low variability. The variability in NR values between individuals, within individuals, and within earmuffs was not the statistically significant (p > 0.05). Conclusion: This study could provide local individual fit data. Ergonomic aspects of the earmuffs and different levels of users experience and awareness can be considered the main factors affecting individual fitting compared with the laboratory condition for acquiring the labeled NR data. Based on the obtained fit testing results, the field application of MIRE can be employed for complementary studies in real workstations while workers perform their regular work duties.

• 한국소음진동공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국소음진동공학회 2006년도 추계학술대회논문집
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• pp.875-879
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• 2006

Noise reduction has become a major issue of the duct air-conditioners. This paper describes the reduction of noise and vibration of rotational slim duct system. The design of slim duct system is the most important point of noise reduction in terms of the motor of 2f line noise, resonance noise between forced frequency and natural frequency of Sirocco fan, unbalance noise of motor axis and the noise induced refrigerant. The noise of duct system is mainly measured from diffuser and bottom of duct. The optimal design was implemented after measuring the effect of noise and vibration in each part which is composed of duct system. In this paper, experimental results show that the main elements in air-conditioner duct design. These elements are anti-vibration rubber of motor, axis length of motor, rubber coupler, materials of sirocco fan and control method of motor which are the most vital factors in reducing noise.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제15권5호
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• pp.603-611
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• 2015

치과 진료실에서 발생하는 소음원에 대한 소음의 특성을 파악하고 그에 따른 피해 가능성을 알아보기 위해 휴대용 소음기로 측정하여 검토한 결과 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 치과용 의료기기 소음측정 결과 단독측정에서는 고속 핸드피스가 가장 높았으며, 초음파 스케일러, 저속 핸드피스 순서로 낮게 나타났다. 단독측정 시 평균 소음도는 58~66 dB(A)를 보였으며, 복합측정 시 평균 소음도는 62~71 dB(A)를 보였다. 진료실 형태에 따른 개방형과 개실형의 소음측정 결과 개방형 진료실에서의 소음이 평균 1.9~3.2 dB(A) 더 높게 나타났다. 비진료 시와 진료 시의 소음측정 결과 초음파 스케일러와 고속 핸드피스의 소음에서 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 있었다. 초음파 스케일러와 high volume aspirator을 함께 사용하였을 때 가장 높은 소음도를 보였으며, 진료 시 75.5 dB(A)로 비진료 시와 3.5 dB(A)의 소음차를 보이며 더 높게 나타났다. NR 곡선으로 진료 시 가장 높은 소음도를 보인 치석제거를 평가해본 결과 치석제거 시 NR-73~78로 ISO 소음기준중 일반작업장의 소음기준을 초과하는 수준이며 8 kHz의 고주파에서 피크치를 나타냈다. 진료 시 거리에 따른 소음을 측정한 결과 작업자와 가까운 30 cm 거리에서의 소음이 100 cm 거리에서의 소음보다 높은 패턴을 보였으며, 30 cm 거리에서 대상 치과 의료기기에서 발생하는 소음레벨은 79.8~80.6 dB(A)으로 장시간 폭로 시 청력 손실을 초래할 수 있는 수준이다. 두 거리의 차이로 5 dB(A) 이상의 소음 감쇠 효과를 확인하였다. 이상의 결과를 종합하여 볼 때 치과 치료 시 진료실 소음은 치과 의료기관 종사자에게 정신적, 육체적 피해를 줄 수 있는 정도이며, 본 연구결과를 통하여 얻어진 자료들이 기초가 되어 더 많은 치과 진료 시의 소음에 대한 특성이 파악된다면 직장환경의 질을 높이기 위한 체계적인 소음 감소 대책 수립이 가능할 것으로 생각된다.

• 한국정보통신학회논문지
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• 제14권10호
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• pp.2261-2268
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• 2010

대부분의 이미지 센서로 촬영된 영상 정보는 데이터의 저장 혹은 전송 과정에서 외부 잡음이 유입되며, 그로 인하여 원 영상의 훼손이 발생한다. 노이즈 리덕션 (Noise Reduction, NR)은 이러한 훼손된 영상을 원 영상에 가깝도록 복원하는 기법의 하나이다. 본 논문은 기존에 제안하였던 모디파이드 시그마 필터 (Modified Sigma Filter, MSF)를 이용한 노이즈 리덕션의 성능을 검증하기 위한 것으로, 가우시안 필터 (Gaussian Filter, GF)와 로컬 시그마 필터 (Local Sigma Filter, LSF)를 이용한 노이즈 리덕션과의 성능을 비교하였다. 입력영상에 임의의 가우시안 노이즈를 추가하여 테스트 영상을 생성하였으며, PSNR 수치 비교를 통하여 세 가지 필터를 이용한 노이즈 리덕션의 성능을 비교하였다. PSNR뿐 아니라 시뮬레이션 결과 영상의 1D plot을 통하여, 평탄 영역의 노이즈 제거 기능뿐 아니라 윤곽선영역의 훼손 방지에 있어서 모디파이드 시그마 필터를 이용한 노이즈 리덕션의 성능이 우수함을 확인하였다.

• 한국직업건강간호학회지
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.174-182
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• 2001

This study was performed to find out the differences between noise levels of hospital wards and the nurses efforts for noise management in some general hospitals. The hospital wards selected were the intensive care unit(ICU), the emergency room(ER), the nursery room(NR), the internal medicine(IM), the general surgery(GS) among the 5 general hospitals located in Seoul. The data were collected from August 3 to September 13, 1999 through questionnaire survey and noise measurement in each nursing station of hospital wards. Data analysis was done by SPSS 8.0 package among the 305 questionnaires and 24 hours monitored noise levels. Frequency, Chi-square and ANOVA test were used. The study results were as belows: 1. The noise level measured by 24 hours monitoring survey were exceeded on the standard limit in all the hospital wards. Data also showed that noise levels were significantly different in each ward among the three shifts working duties. 2. The subjects were all female nurses. They were mostly working in the ICU ward(28.9%). They were 26~30 years old (43.9%), junior college graduates(57.0%), working for 1~5 years(55.1%) as staff-nurse(85.6%). There were no significant differences between hospital wards and general characteristics of nurses. 3. The noise levels perceived by nurses were regarded as 'Highly noisy'(56.4%), especially during the 11:30 and 15:30 (30.2%) o'clock. Data also showed that noise education was not ever given to nurses(89.9%). Nurses also responded that they hardly put an effort to reduce noise level(54.8%). However, there were significant differences between wards and noisy working time, experience of noise education and level of effort for noise reduction. 4. Nurses also perceived the ventilator alarm and EKG-alarm as the most disturbing sounds in the ICU, human voice and telephone ringing in the ER, human voice and EKG-alarming in the NR, human voices and telephone ringing in IM and GS both wards respectively in order. There were significant differences between hospital wards and noise making factors. 5. Nurses were shown that they regarded highly 'Sound reduction of the human voice', 'Careful handling on medical instruments', and 'Immediate appliances on alarming materials' as the practical method for noise management. There were significant differences between hospital wards and behavioral practical efforts for noise management. According to that results, the statistical differences were shown in the 24 hour monitored noise levels in each ward. Also, nurses perceived the noise severity differently and they approached variously on the practical efforts for noise reduction in each ward. Thus, author thinks that concrete and systematic endeavor will be necessary for noise reduction and management in hospitals for better working and healing environment for both of patients and staffs.

• 한국소음진동공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국소음진동공학회 2004년도 추계학술대회논문집
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• pp.651-655
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• 2004

This paper studies the designing method and application for grommets, rubber material used to absorb vibration on the air conditioner compressor. The existing grommet with hardness 40 degrees, EPDM, has the high transmissibility on the compressor that causes additional structure born sound. The problem for EPDM is transformation over long time usage possibly due to its design in which stress is concentrated on a certain position. In order to resolve it, silicon material was previously used with the same design in some models. The vibration performance did improve, but the cost became high. Below are the major developments regarding improvements in compressor rubber material, vibration performance and durability through design change, and new grommet to attain cost reduction. 1 The optimum grommet design for stress even distribution through FEM methods. 2. Comparison for grommet material and design for improved transmissibility. 3. Assess for grommets durability and product applications.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제38권4호
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• pp.347-353
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• 2015

디지털 흉부단층합성법 검사에서 부가필터 사용에 따른 환자의 선량과 화질의 특성을 비교해보고자 하였다. 부가필터의 종류는 구리, 알루미늄, 니켈을 사용하였으며, 이 때 각 각의 부가필터에 따른 유효선량, 면적선량을 측정해 보았고, 화질의 물리적 평가방법으로 signal to noise ratio (SNR)과 contrast to noise ratio (CNR)을, 시각적 평가방법으로 contrast detail (CD) phantom을 이용한 CD 곡선을 비교하였다. 그 결과 부가필터별 조사선량이 비슷한 두께는 0.3 mmCu, 3 mmAl, 0.3 mmNi 였으며 부가필터를 사용하지 않았을 때 보다 조사선량 값이 평균 33.1% 감소하였다. 각 필터 별 dose area product (DAP) 선량값을 측정한 결과 Ni를 사용하였을 때 선량이 72.9% 감소하여 가장 낮았으며, 필터별 DAP 값은 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보였다(p<0.01). 유효선량은 Ni를 사용하였을 때 가장 낮은 선량 값을 보였고, 필터를 사용하지 않았을 때 0.102 mSv에 비해 48.0% 감소하였다. CD phantom에 의한 시각적 화질평가에서는 각 필터별로 비슷한 양상을 나타냈으며, 3가지 부가필터를 사용 하였을 때 S NR과 CNR은 평균 19.07, 1 8.17% 감소함을 보였다. 결론적으로 디지털 흉부 단층합성법 검사에서 부가필터로 Ni을 사용할 경우 유효선량 및 DAP 선량 감소, 화질에서 가장 적절함을 알 수 있었다.