• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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• 2011.10a
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• pp.462-465
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• 2011

A pulse oximeter is a device which provides non-invasive estimate of percentage oxygen saturation of haemoglobin (SpO2). Due to the limitations of resources of personal health devices (PHDs) including pulse oximeters, they generally transmit the estimated data to a remote monitoring server through a close manager (e.g. mobile device or PC). Therefore, communication protocols between PHDs and a manager is an important research topic in terms of interoperability. In this paper, we present design results of an SpO2 transmission agent based on the ISO/IEEE 11073 (X73) protocol. The protocol is an international standard for PHDs. The agent is an embedded program which generates X73 messages from the estimated pulse rates and SpO2, and transmits the messages to a close manager. The agent consists of a Session, Message and Memory Handler. The Session Handler manages a communication session with the manager, and the Message Handler generates and analyzes the exchanged messages according to the X73 protocol. The Memory Handler extracts pulse rates and SpO2s which are stored in a memory of the pulse oximeter. The SpO2 transmission agent allows pulse oximeters to communicate with managers based on x73 standard. Consequently, the interoperability between the pulse oximeters and the managers is guaranteed.

• Journal of the Ergonomics Society of Korea
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• v.36 no.4
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• pp.281-292
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• 2017

Objective: This study aims to identify important physical design variables in designing a necklace type wearable device, and to present design guidelines to maximize comfort that a user feels upon wearing the device. Background: Interests in fitness culture and personal health are on the rise recently. In such a situation, demand for necklace type wearable devices is projected to increase a lot, as the devices enable users to use their hands freely and to enjoy various contents through connection with mobile devices. However, the necklace type wearable device's comfort was assessed to have the lowest comfort in a running situation, where human body moves up and down and left and right more than other devices wearable on other human body parts. Therefore, the usability of a necklace type wearable device was low. In this regard, studies on identification of the variables affecting user comfort upon wearing a necklace type wearable device and on physical design direction maximizing comfort and usability are needed. Method: A pretest and a main test were carried out to draw the direction of necklace type wearable device design. In the pretest, wearing evaluation on the diverse types of devices released in the market was conducted to draw physical design variables of the devices affecting comfort. Furthermore, variables significantly affecting the comfort of a device were selected through an analysis of variance (ANOVA). In the main test, anthropometry was performed, and information on anthropometric items corresponding to the design variables selected in the pretest was acquired. Based on the pretest results and the anthropometric information in the main test, the present study produced design guidelines maximizing the comfort of a necklace type wearable device with regard to major design variables upon dynamic tasks. Results: According to the pretest results, the variables having effects on comfort were the angle of side points, width, and height. Due to interactions between variables, those need to be simultaneously considered upon designing a device. Upon dynamic tasks, the angle of side points and width of a device was designed to be smaller than mean angle of the trapezius muscle and neck width, and thus attachment to human body was high. As height was designed to be larger than mean neck front and rear point width, comfort was higher due to feeling of stability. Conclusion: Because user sensitivity to comfort was high at human body's inflection points, a device needs to be designed for users not to feel high pressure on specific body parts with the device fitting human body shape well. A design considering user's situation is also required in further studies.

• Smart Media Journal
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• v.5 no.4
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• pp.124-130
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• 2016

Big data technologies are increasing the need for big data in many areas of the world. Recently, the health care industry has become increasingly aware of the importance of disease and health care services, as it has become increasingly immune to prevention and health care. To do this, we need a Big data system to collect and analyze the personal biometric data. In this paper, we design the biometric big data system using low cost wearable device. We collect basic biometric data, such as heart rate, step count and physical activity from Mi Band, and store the collected biometric data into MongoDB. Based on the results of this study, it is possible to build a big data system that can be used in actual medical environment by using Hadoop etc. and to use it in real medical service in connection with various wearable devices for medical information.

• Journal of the Korea Institute of Information and Communication Engineering
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• v.17 no.8
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• pp.1940-1946
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• 2013

The Object of smart healthcare service is focused on preventive healthcare and wellness; It also aims for the user oriented active service. Recently, Smart healthcare using smart-phone can support various services like basal physical fitness, caloric intake, checking heartbeat and so on. However, it has not yet commercially viable service model because of incomplete personal health devices standardization. We designed and implemented Android smart healthcare Manager to support ISO/IEEE 11073 by Bluetooth HDP using oximetry System.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• v.8 no.4
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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.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• v.9 no.1
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• pp.25-29
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• 2018

Background: The understanding of the relationship between risk perception, knowledge, and protective behaviors could play a major role in occupational risk control and management. Research exploring how workers perceive, recognize, and react to risks in different occupational settings is scarce in Thailand. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship of noise-related risk perceptions and knowledge to the use of hearing protective devices (HPDs) among sawmill workers in Thailand. Methods: Sawmill workers (n = 540) from four factories in Trang, Southern Thailand, participated in a questionnaire interview from December 2015 to January 2016. Descriptive statistics and linear regression models were used to explore the risk factors related to HPD use. Path diagram analysis was demonstrated and used to evaluate associations. Results: Risk perception was significantly correlated with HPD use (p < 0.01), HPD training (p = 0.01), and the number of years of work experience (p = 0.03). Sawmill workers were likely to use HPDs based on their risk perception and HPD training. However, HPD training was inversely correlated with age and the number of years of work experience. Conclusion: The study highlights the importance of risk perceptions and knowledge, and these factors should be emphasized in the design and implementation of any personal safety intervention program for sawmill workers.

• Proceedings of the Korea Information Processing Society Conference
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• 2011.04a
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• pp.179-182
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• 2011

복약기는 개인의 건강 증진 및 질병 예방을 위한 개인건강기기(Personal Health Device: PHD) 중 하나로 정해진 스케줄에 따라 약을 배출하는 기기이다. 복약기를 통해 수집되는 복약자의 복약상태(복약 여부, 복약 횟수 등)는 의료진 및 보호자에게 복약자를 관리하기 위한 중요한 정보가 될 수 있으므로 모니터링 서버에게 실시간 전송하여 의료진 및 보호자가 분석할 수 있도록 하는 것이 바람직하다. 이에 본 논문에서는 복약기 내에 탑재되어 사용자의 복약상태를 원격 모니터링 서버에게 실시간 전송하는 복약상태 전송 에이전트를 제안한다. 복약상태 전송 에이전트는 단말기 관리에 관한 산업계 표준인 Open Mobile Alliance(OMA) Device Management(DM) 프로토콜에 따라 복약 상태 메시지를 생성 및 전송한다. 복약 상태 메시지를 수신하는 모니터링 서버로는 OMA DM 기반의 상용 서버를 사용하였다. 이는 추후 본 논문의 복약상태 전송 에이전트를 확장하여 복약기 원격 관리 용도로 적용하기 위함이다. 본 논문에서는 제안된 복약상태 전송 에이전트의 구현 결과 및 모니터링 서버와 연동성 검증 결과를 제시한다. 검증 결과 제안된 에이전트는 복약기로부터 복약상태를 수집한 후 OMA DM 프로토콜에 따라 복약상태를 정상적으로 전송함을 알 수 있었다. 즉, 본 논문의 복약상태 전송 에이전트는 복약상태의 원격 전송뿐 만 아니라, OMA DM 을 준수하는 기존의 모바일 단말기 관리 서버들을 복약상태 모니터링 서버로 활용할 수 있다는 장점이 있다.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2011.07a
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• pp.2055-2056
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• 2011

As rapid aging and high economic level, people are interested in their wellness. And it needs to examine the condition of their health constantly. Proposed device can measure bio-signal by connecting several measurement modules such as spirometric module, blood glucose measurement module, uro-flow measurement module and temperature measurement module. These modules can be chosen as occasion demands. In addition, developed user program enables patients to monitor bio-signal at their own place via the personal computer.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Computer Information Conference
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• 2012.07a
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• pp.247-249
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• 2012

본 논문에서는 최근 IT 기술의 집약체인 스마트폰을 중심으로 국제표준인 ISO/IEEE11073, HL7을 준용하여 다양한 PHD(Personal Health Device)들과의 연결성을 지원하는 모바일 게이트웨이 플랫폼을 구축을 통하여 홈&모바일 헬스케어 분야에서 새로운 모델을 제시하고자한다. 아울러 핵심 기술 요소인 ISO/IEEE11073, HL7 적용을 통해 홈 헬스케어용 센서 기기에 대한 각종 기술을 축적 하고 최근에 활용이 보편화되고 있는 스마트폰을 활용한 헬스케어 플랫폼 적용으로 우수성을 확보하고자 한다.

• Journal of Fisheries and Marine Sciences Education
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• v.23 no.4
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• pp.568-581
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• 2011

This thesis is the study about application development for management obesity and personal health matters systematically based on Android smart phone system. Growing obesity problem for students organized by the lack of a device or program to manage at home has been favored as a serious problem. Currently developed smart phones has come into wide use by portable features and many applications. And to support populations of these features smart phones will be available for obesity management in your home without any equipment using. Accordingly, this paper is the study about application development for management obesity for growing students at home based on the latest smart phone platform Android.