• 제목/요약/키워드: Portable chair

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전원잡음과 기저선변동을 고려한 이동형 ECG 센서모듈 및 모니터링 시스템 구현 (Portable ECG Sensor Module and Monitoring System Implementation Considering Reduction of Powerline Noise and Baseline Wander)

  • 오도창;최동혁;이홍우
    • 제어로봇시스템학회논문지
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    • 제12권10호
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    • pp.1022-1028
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    • 2006
  • A portable ECG sensor module and monitoring system which has the powerline noise reduction and the baseline wander removal is proposed. A small-szie ECG sensor H/W module with the 8-bits microprocessor is implemented. The ECG waveform can be inspected anytime with PDA in real time, and transmitted to the PC through wireless LAN. Portable ECG system can offer the environment that give the lasting medical service to the elderly and the long-time hospitalized patients at the wanted place, and the system can be attached to the chair, wheel chair, treadmill, elderly walker and used to monitor the health condition of man

UPO: A Chair That Lifts Hips While Standing Up Using the Four-Link Mechanism

  • Kim, Gye-Young;Bae, Hyunjoo;Suk, Hyeon-Jeong
    • 대한인간공학회지
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    • 제33권4호
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    • pp.281-287
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    • 2014
  • Objective: The objective of the study is to develop a portable assistance device to help elderly users reduce strain on the knee and leg muscle while the elderly are standing up. Background: The pose of standing up from a chair is a basic movement, but the elderly often have difficulty standing up due to their weak muscles. We focus on designing a solution that helps the elderly reduce physical problems and support them standing up. Method: This study consists of three parts. Part I explores the way to reduce the refrain of leg muscle while standing up from a chair. In the process of structural development, we found that the moment is minimized when user pushes down the armrests due to a decrease in the force acting on the center of mass. In part II, a user test of 20 participants was carried out to rank the order of comfort of two stimuli: the chair with fixed armrests and the chair with the four-link mechanism that we created-in three different ways; (1) to stand up without touching armrests, (2) to stand up by pushing down on fixed armrests, and (3) to stand up by pushing down on armrests and being supported by the mechanism. To examine the statistically significant differences among the rank means, a Friedman test was conducted. In part III, we analyze the results of the user test and interview feedbacks, focusing on establishing a design strategy from UPO and visualizing it in 1:1 scale. Results: In part I, we decided to develop the four-link mechanism. The bottom is lifted up as the link rises. In part II, based on the rank data, we empirically found that UPO was assessed as the most comfortable during the stimuli. The thigh angle is smaller and the bottom of UPO is separated from a seat. In part III, after assessing the results and feedbacks, we created a visualization strategy for UPO: light, friendly, and novel. Conclusion: The portable and non-mechanical UPO comprises a four-link system that lifts the user's hips while standing. It can help users avoid knee and leg muscle strain. Its universal design considers the elderly's difficulties. Application: In a future study, combining light and durable material in UPO is expected to increase its usability. And this study is an opportunity to design various types of standing assistance devices.

Reliability of joint angle during sit-to-stand movements in persons with stroke using portable gait analysis system based wearable sensors

  • An, Jung-Ae;Lee, Byoung-Hee
    • Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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    • 제8권3호
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    • pp.146-151
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    • 2019
  • Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the test-retest reliability and concurrent validity of the joint angle of the lower extremities during sit-to-stand movements with wearable sensors based on a portable gait analysis system (PGAS), and the results were compared with a analysis system (MAS) to predict the clinical potential of it. Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: Sixteen persons with stroke (9 males, 7 females) participated in this study. All subjects had the MAS and designed PGS applied simultaneously and eight sensor units of designed PGAS were placed in a position to avoid overlap with the reflexive markers from MAS. The initial position of the subjects was 90º of hip, knee, and ankle joint flexion while sitting on a chair that was armless and backless. The height of the chair was adjusted to each individual. After each trial, the test administrator checked the quality of data from both systems that measured sit-to-stand for test-retest reliability and concurrent validity. Results: As a result, wearable sensor based designed PGAS and MAS demonstrated reasonable test-retest reliability for the assessment of joint angle in the lower extremities during sit-to-stand performance. The intra-class correlation coefficients (ICCs) for wearable sensor based designed PGAS showed an acceptable test-retest reliability, with ICCs ranging from 0.759 to 0.959. In contrast, the MAS showed good to excellent test-retest reliability, with ICCS ranging from 0.811 to 0.950. In concurrent validity, a significant positive relationship was observed between PGAS and MAS for variation of joint angle during sit-to-stand movements (p<0.01). A moderate to high relationship was found in the affected hip (r=0.665), unaffected hip (r=0.767), affected knee (r=0.876), unaffected knee (r=0.886), affected ankle (r=0.943) and unaffected ankle (r=0.823) respectively. Conclusions: The results of this study indicated that wearable sensor based designed PGAS showed acceptable test-retest reliability and concurrent validity in persons with stroke for sit-to-stand movements and wearable sensors based on developed PGAS may be a useful tool for clinical assessment of functional movement.

Correlations between Biomechanical Characteristics, Physical Characteristics, and the Ability to Maintain Dynamic Sitting Balance on an Unstable Surface in the Disabled with Spinal Cord Injury

  • Kim, Solbi;Chang, Yoonhee;Kim, Gyoosuk
    • 대한인간공학회지
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    • 제33권1호
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    • pp.15-25
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    • 2014
  • Objective: This study aims to analyze the factors that affect the ability to maintain dynamic sitting balance (DSB), biomechanical characteristics, and physical characteristics in spinal cord injuries (SCI) patients. Background: Virtual ski training systems, ski equipment, and training protocols for disabled skiers are being studied to spread awareness. However, few studies have been reported on the sitting balance ability associated with chair mono skiing. Method: A dynamic sitting balance border system was built to investigate the ability to maintain dynamic sitting balance in SCI patients. Trunk muscle activity was evaluated by electromyogram while conducting dynamic sitting balance tests. The trunk muscle strength was tested with a portable handheld dynamometer. Physical activity scores were measured with the physical activity recall assessment. Results: There were high levels of correlation between the ability to maintain DSB and trunk flexor strength, extensor strength, rotator strength, and physical activity score. However, height, weight, and injury level in SCI patients were not correlated with the ability to maintain DSB. Additionally, strong negative correlations were found between muscle activities of the external oblique and lumbar erector spinae muscles and the ability to perform the backward tilt test. Trunk extensor muscle activity during the ball lifting test was significantly higher than in other tests. Conclusion: The results indicate that improving trunk muscle strength and physical activity can increase the ability to maintain DSB. Application: The findings of a close relationship between trunk strength, physical activity, and the ability to maintain DSB need to be reflected in the chair mono ski training program.

전력전자 기술을 응용한 의료장비 개발 사례 (Example Development of Medical Equipment Applying Power Electronics Technique)

  • 고종선;이태훈;김영일;김규겸;박병림
    • 전력전자학회논문지
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    • 제7권6호
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    • pp.524-530
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    • 2002
  • 일상 생활에서 반사적인 자세 조절은 정전기관, 시각, 고유수용체 등의 감수체에 의한 구심성 신호가 정전 신경핵에 전달되어 안구운동이나 골격근의 수축을 유발하여 이루어진다. 자세조절기능의 부조화는 오심, 구토, 현기증 등을 초래하여 삶의 의욕을 상실하게 만든다. 본 연구의 목적은 정전기관의 반규관과 이석기관을 선별적으로 자극하기 위한 탈수직축 회전자극 시스템과 수평, 수직, 3D 환경에서 시각자극을 할 수 있는 시운동자극시스템을 개발하여 인간의 자세조절 기능을 평가 하는데 있다. 탈수직축 회전자극 시스템은 편안한 의자와 DC 서보모터로 구동되는 기울임 테이블로 구성되고 PMSM에 의해 제어된다. 그리고 속도 궤환 루프와 위치 궤환 루프를 포함하는 이중 피드백 루프가 서보 제어되는 회전자극시스템에 적용된다. HMD를 이용하여 수평, 수직, 3D 시각자극패턴을 구현 하였고 OKN 자극을 위한 무선시스템과 전기안진 기록계를 이용하여 안구운동을 기록하였다. 이득, 위상, 대칭성은 정전 자극과 시각 자극에 의해 유발되는 안구운동의 분석으로부터 얻어진다.

고려시대 가구재료 연구 (A Study on the Material of Furniture in Goryeo)

  • 조숙경
    • 한국가구학회지
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    • 제25권1호
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    • pp.19-27
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    • 2014
  • This paper studied the materials of the furniture which the noble men used in Goryeo, based on the furniture material category of solid wood furniture, lacquerware inlaid with mother-of-pearl and hardware. As for the solid wood furniture, the wood and furniture types are inferred based on the documents. The trees used for the wood furniture were zelkova, korean willow, pine, royal paulownia, maidenhair tree, korean pine, chinese juniper and elm. The furniture types were table, chair, wooden bench, small portable table, writing table, and folding screen. As to the types of lacquerware inlaid with mother-of-pearl, most of them were hams with top, which were made of abalone shells. The features of the lacquerware inlaid with mother-of-pearl were in detail and elaborate like the pattern of the full bloomed chrysanthemum. Writing tables were also made of lacquerware as pieces of furniture. Distinctively, the mother-of-pearl furniture material was popular enough to be used even in a horse saddle. Regarding the metal feldspar used as both a practical use and decoration, there are drop handle, hinge, the front basis, and lock seen in the artifacts, which were made of cast iron, bronze, and brass. Their manufacture techniques were eojamoon, bratticing and sheet metal. Through this study of the furniture materials used in Goryeo, it seems that Goryeo furniture focused on the functions rather than on the decorations, and in turn the forms were simple and basic. The technique of mother-of-pearl, a bit elaborate one, was used in the props furniture like kitchen wares, hams, or writing talbes. Probably, the solid wood is inferred to be used in a low wooden bench, a chair, and a table based on the documents.

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전력전자 기술을 응용한 의료장비 개발 사례 (Example Development of Medical equipment applying Power Electronics Technique)

  • 고종선;이태훈;김영일;김규겸;박병림;김민선
    • 전력전자학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 전력전자학회 2002년도 전력전자학술대회 논문집
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    • pp.661-664
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    • 2002
  • A control of the body posture and movement is maintained by the vestibular system, vision, and proprioceptors. Afferent signals from those receptors are transmitted to the vestibular nuclear complex, and the efferent signals from the vestibular nuclear complex control the eye movement. The postural disturbance caused by loss of the vestibular function results in nausea, vomiting, vertigo and loss of craving for life. The purpose of this study is to develop a off-vertical rotatory system for evaluating the function of semicircular canals and otolith organs, selectively, and visual stimulation system for stimulation with horizontal, vertical and 3D patterns. The Off-vertical axis rotator which stimulates semicircular canals and otolith organs selectively is composed of a comportable chair, a DC servo-motor with reducer and a tilting table controlled by PMSM. And a double feedback loop system containing a velocity feedback loop and a position feedback loop is applied to the servo controlled rotatory chair system. Horizontal, vertical, and 3D patterns of the visual stimulation for applying head mounted display are developed. And wireless portable systems for optokinetic stimulation and recording system of the eye movement is also constructed. The Gain, phase, and symmetry is obtained from analysis of the eye movement induced by vestibular and visual stimulation. Detailed data were described.

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영상의학과 검사실의 감염 실태 (The Pathology of Infection in the Department of Radiology)

  • 신성규;이효영
    • 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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    • 제35권3호
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    • pp.211-218
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    • 2012
  • 부산광역시내 일개 대학병원의 영상의학과를 대상으로 환자와 접촉이 빈번한 검사장비의 세균오염도를 파악하고자 연구를 실시하였다. 입원환자 검사실의 소독 실시 전에는 MRSA, VRE, Acinetobacter baumannii, Candida albicans, Enterococcus sp.가 검출되었다. 소독 후에는 균이 완전히 사멸되었다. 검사 시간이 늘어남에 따라 검출되는 균이 많아졌으며 7시간 후에는 Bacillus sp.(GPR), CNS, Acinetobacter baumannii, Enterococcus sp.가 검출되었다. 감염환자 검사 후에는 Bacillus sp.(GPR), VRE, Enterococcus sp. CNS, Micrococcus sp.가 검출되었고 방사선사 손에서는 CNS, Enterococcus sp.와 Escherichia coli, Enterobacter sp.가 검출되었다. 각 검사실별로는 앞서 검출되었던 균종들과 비슷하였으나 이동검사장비의 손잡이와 대기실 의자에서 Pseudomonas aeruginosa가 검출되었다. 따라서 감염의 전파를 방지하기 위해서는 환자와 접촉이 빈번한 검사장비의 정기적인 소독과 감염환자 검사 후에는 즉시 소독을 실시하는 것이 가장 중요하며 철저한 손 씻기 수행과 영상의학과 특성에 맞는 감염교육과 관리를 통해 감염 예방을 체계적으로 할 수 있도록 해야 한다고 생각한다.

일부 초등학생의 대표적 신체활동의 에너지소비량 측정 및 에너지소비량과 체중과의 상관성 분석 (Energy expenditure measurement of various physical activity and correlation analysis of body weight and energy expenditure in elementary school children)

  • 김재희;손희령;최정숙;김은경
    • Journal of Nutrition and Health
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    • 제48권2호
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    • pp.180-191
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    • 2015
  • 본 연구는 만 9~12세의 초등학생 총 20명(남아 11명, 여아 9명)을 대상으로 18가지의 일상생활에서의 대표적인 신체활동에 따른 에너지소비량을 측정하여, 아동의 일상생활에서 수행하는 신체활동에 따른 에너지소비량을 평가하고, 체중이 METs 값에 미치는 영향을 분석해보았다. 1. 연구대상자의 평균연령은 $10.4{\pm}0.6$세였으며, 평균 신장 및 체중은 $145.1{\pm}8.5cm$$43.6{\pm}10.3kg$ 이었다. 대상자의 허리둘레는 남아와 여아 각각 $73.6{\pm}9.6cm$$63.5{\pm}7.1cm$로 남녀 간의 유의한 차이를 보였다 (p < 0.05). 2. 연구대상자의 휴식 시 산소소비량 ($VO_2$), 에너지소비량 및 METs 값은 각각 $5.41{\pm}0.89mL/kg/min$, $1.44{\pm}0.17kcal/kg/h$$1.5{\pm}0.4METs$로 나타났다. 3. 18가지의 신체활동에 따른 METs 값은 앉아서 숙제하기 및 책읽기 ($1.6{\pm}0.3METs$), 앉아서 비디오 혹은 핸드폰으로 게임하기 ($1.6{\pm}0.5METs$), 앉아서 텔레비전 시청하기 ($1.7{\pm}0.5METs$), 서서 비디오 혹은 핸드폰으로 게임하기 ($1.9{\pm}0.6METs$), 빗자루로 방 쓸기 ($2.7{\pm}1.1METs$) 및 보드게임 ($2.8{\pm}2.2METs$)이 가벼운 신체활동에 속하였으며, 진공청소기로 청소하기 ($3.0{\pm}0.2METs$), 피구 ($3.6{\pm}0.9METs$), 삽질하기 ($3.8{\pm}0.4METs$), 계단오르내리기 ($3.8{\pm}1.3METs$), 농구 슛팅 ($4.4{\pm}.1.5METs$), 줄넘기 ($4.6{\pm}2.6METs$), 음악에 맞추어 스트레칭 ($4.7{\pm}2.3METs$), 천천히 걷기 ($4.8{\pm}2.6METs$) 및 배드민턴 ($4.8{\pm}1.0METs$)의 활동이 중간강도의 신체활동에 속하였다. 빨리 걷기 및 달리기는 각각 $6.6{\pm}1.7$$6.7{\pm}1.5METs$로 6.0 METs 이상의 고강도 신체활동에 속하는 것으로 나타났다. 4. 본 연구결과를 성인 METs 값 및 기존에 보고된 아동 METs 값과 비교하기 위하여 Bland-Altman 분석을 실시한 결과 각각 mean difference $0.18{\pm}1.57$, upper and lower limit of agreement 0.99 and -0.62 및 mean difference $0.28{\pm}1.49$, upper and lower limit of agreement 1.05 and -0.48로 나타났으며, ICC (interclass correlation coefficient)를 통한 일치도 분석결과는 각각 0.815 및 0.837로 성인의 METs 값보다는 기존에 보고된 아동 METs 값과의 일치도가 더 높은 것으로 나타났다. 5. 체중이 신체활동에 따른 에너지소비량에 미치는 영향을 살펴본 결과, 앉아서 게임하기 (METs 1.6), 계단오르내리기 (METs 3.8), 천천히 걷기 (METs 4.8) 및 달리기 (METs 6.6)에서 $R^2$값이 각각 0.116, 0.176, 0.246 및 0.455로 증가하였으며, 활동 강도가 높을수록 체중이 METs 값에 대한 설명력이 증가함을 알 수 있었다. 신체활동은 건강증진 및 질병예방에 중요한 역할을 하며, 특히, 일상생활에서 신체활동을 증진시키는 것은 많은 질병에 있어 최선의 예방책 가운데 필수적인 요소이다. 이러한 면에서 영양 및 운동처방의 목표에 정확하게 도달하기 위해서는 에너지소비량, 특히, 일상생활에서의 신체활동이 정확하게 평가되어져야한다. 결론적으로, 신체활동에 따른 에너지소비량을 평가하기 위해 성인의 데이터가 존재할지라도 아동들의 일상적인 활동에 대한 에너지 cost 자료는 부족한 실정이다. 이에 본 연구는 초등학생의 신체활동에 따른 에너지소비량에 대한 데이터를 직접 측정하여 평가하였다는데 큰 의의가 있으며, 추후 연구에서는 더 넓은 범위의 그룹 및 다양한 연령대의 아동을 대상으로 한 연구가 이루어져야 할 것이다.