• KSTLE International Journal
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.13-16
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• 2005

Friction characteristics at nano-scale of self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) having different chain lengths and end groups were experimentally studied.51 order to understand the effect of the chain length and end group on the nano-scalefriction: (1) two different SAMs of shorter chain lengths with different end groups such as methyl and phenyl groups, and (2)four different kinds of SAMs having long chain lengths (C10) with end groups of fluorine and hydrogen were coated on siliconwafer (100) by dipping method and Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD) technique. Their nano-scale friction was measuredusing an Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) in the range of 0-40 nN normal loads. Measurements were conducted at the scanning speed of 2 $mu$m/s for the scan size of 1$mu$m x 1 $mu$m using a contact mode type $Si_3N_4$ tip (NPS 20) that had a nominal spring constant0.58 N/m. All experiments were conducted at anlbient temperature (24 $pm$1$circ$C) and relative humidity (45 $pm$ 5%). Results showedthat the friction force increased with applied normal load for all samples, and that the silicon wafer exhibited highest frictionwhen compared to SAMs. While friction was affected by the inherent adhesion in silicon wafer, it was influenced by the chainlength and end group in the SAMs. It was observed that the nano-friction decreased with the chain length in SAMs. In the caseof monolayers with shorter length, the one with the phenyl group exhibited higher friction owing to the presence of benBenerings that are stiffer in nature. In the case of SAMs with longer chain length, those with fluorine showed friction values relativelyhigher than those of hydrogen. The increase in friction due to the presence of fluorine group has been discussed with respect tothe siBe of the fluorine atom.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.57-61
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• 2008

Background: Shoulder joint injection is currently performed under fluoroscopic or computed tomography scan guidance. We performed this study to determine if an ultrasound guided shoulder joint injection through rotator cuff interval would have clinical usefulness. Methods: A total of 17 volunteers [12 women, 5 men; mean age 28 yr (23-32 yr)] received shoulder joint injection under multilinear ultrasound (5-10 MHz). Volunteers were positioned supinely on a table with their arm in a neutral position. The anterior shoulder region of the patient was sterilized using povidone iodine. A 24 gauge needle was introduced and directly visualized in real time as it passed obliquely from the skin surface to the inferior space of the biceps tendon. If there was little or no resistance to the injection, a contrast media (omnipaque) was injected and checked fluoroscopically. Results: Ultrasound guided shoulder joint injection through rotator cuff interval was successful in all cases. The average time taken for the procedure was $27.5{\pm}16.5sec$. The vertical distance from skin to the inferior space of the biceps tendon was $1.6{\pm}0.4cm$ and the distance of needle from the skin to the inferior space of biceps tendon was $2.8{\pm}0.6cm$. The procedure was well tolerated by all volunteers. Conclusions: Ultrasound guided shoulder joint injection through rotator cuff interval is an effective, rapid, and easy-to-perform injection technique. Ultrasound guided injection enables exact needle placement and avoids the use of both ionizing radiation and iodinated contrast material.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제43권1호
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• pp.11-15
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• 2008

Objective : Burr hole drainage has been widely used to treat chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH). However, the incidence of recurrent CSDH varies from 3.7 to 30% after surgery. The authors attempted to elucidate the risk factors associated with the recurrence of CSDH in one burr hole drainage technique. Methods : A total of 255 consecutive cases who underwent one burr hole drainage for CSDH were included in this study. Twenty-four patients (9.4%) underwent a repeated operation because of the recurrence of CSDH. We analyzed retrospectively the demographic, clinical and radiologic factors associated with the recurrence of CSDH. Results : In this study, two risk factors were found to be independently associated with the recurrence of CSDH. The incidence of CSDH recurrence in the high- and mixed-density groups was significantly higher than those in the low- and iso-density groups (p<0.001). Bleeding tendency such as in leukemia, liver disease and chronic renal failure was also significantly associated with recurrence of CSDH (p=0.037). Conclusion : These results suggest that high- and mixed- density shown on computed tomographic scan was closely relates with a high incidence of recurrence. Therefore, the operation could be delayed in those cases unless severe symptoms or signs are present. Reoperation using the previous burr hole site is a preferred modality to treat the recurrent CSDH.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제58권6호
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• pp.571-577
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• 2015

Direct removal of beak-type ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament at thoracic spine (T-OPLL) is a challenging surgical technique due to the potential risk of neural injury. Slipping off the cutting surface of a high-speed drill may result in entrapment in neural structures, leading to serious complications. Removal of T-OPLL with an ultrasonic osteotome, utilizing back and forth micro-motion of a blade rather than rotatory-motion of drill, may reduce such complications. We have applied the ultrasonic osteotome for posterior circumferential decompression of T-OPLL for three consecutive patients with beak-type OPLL and have described the surgical techniques and patient outcomes. The preoperative chief complaint was gait disturbance in all patients. Japanese orthopedic association scores (JOA) was used for functional assessment. Scores measured 2/11, 5/11, 2/11, and 4/11 for each patient. The ventral T-OPLL mass was exposed after posterior midline approach, laminotomy and transeversectomy. The T-OPLL mass was directly removed with an ultrasonic osteotome and instrumented segmental fixation was performed. The surgeries were uneventful. Detailed surgical techniques were presented. Gait disturbance was improved in all patients. Dural tear occurred in one patient without squeal. Postoperative JOA was 6/11, 10/11, 8/11, and 8/11 (recovery rate; 44%, 83%, 67%, and 43%) respectively at 18, 18, 10, and 1 months postoperative. T-OPLL was completely removed in all patients as confirmed with computed tomography scan. We hope that surgical difficulties in direct removal of T-OPLL might be reduced by utilizing ultrasonic osteotome.

• 한국정보처리학회논문지
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• 제5권6호
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• pp.1620-1632
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• 1998

본 논문에서는 볼륨렌더링을 위한 빠른 병렬 알고리즘을 제안하고, 이를 4,096개의 프로세서를 가진 MasPar MP-2범용병렬 컴퓨터에서 C 언어와 MPL(MasPar Programming Language)언어를 이용하여 구현하였다. 본 알고리즘은 현재 가장 빠른 순차 볼륨 렌더링 알고리즘으로 알려진 Lacroute의 Shear-Warp 알고리즘을 병렬화한 것이다. 본 병렬 알고리즘은 밀림변환 공간 분할 기법과 이전의 렌더링 단계에서 얻은 부하정보를 이용하여 다음 렌더링시 부하를 균형화하는 부하균형화 기법을 이용함으로써 통신 오버헤드를 줄이며, 연속길이부호화 기법에 의한 볼륨 데이터 구조를 이용함으로써 처리할 복셀의 수를 크게 줄인다. MasPar MP-23에서 $128\times128\times128$복셀로 구성된 인체 두뇌 볼륨 데이터세트에 대하여 실험한 결과 초당 3~4프레임의 속도로 렌더링하였으며 본 알고리즘의 확장성에 의하여 16,384개의 프로세서를 가진 MasPar MP-2 시스템에서는 초당 12~16프레임의 렌더링이 가능할 것으로 기대된다. 또한 더 큰 볼륨에 대해서도 최근의 SIMD 또는 MIMD 머신상에서는 초당 30~60프레임의 렌더링이 가능할 것으로 기대된다.

• 대한전자공학회논문지SP
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• 제41권6호
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• pp.9-18
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• 2004

본 논문에서 우리는 시차공간영상 (disparity space image)을 이용한 새로운 스테레오 정합 방법을 제안한다. 본 논문에서는 실측 제어점 대신 영상 안에서 특징점을 추출하여 정합영역을 설정하였고, 간단한 비용행렬을 정의하였다. 그리고 정합 속도를 증가시키기 위해 화소 단위의 정합을 이용하였다. 화소 단위의 정합은 정합 속도는 향상시키지만, 주변 영역을 이용하지 않기 때문에 정합의 정확성이 낮아진다. 이러한 단점을 보완하기 위해 시차공간영상의 특성을 이용하여 정합경로를 확대시켜서 주변 영역을 최대한 이용하였다. 또한, 현재 위치에서 이전과 이후의 시차공간영상을 체적화하여 전후의 시차공간영상을 이용함으로써 정합의 정확도를 더욱 향상시키는 정합 보정 모듈을 추가하였다. 본 논문에서 제안된 알고리즘은 다양한 영상에 적용하여 실험하였고, 그 결과 제안된 방법의 우수한 성능을 확인할 수 있었다.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제9권5호
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• pp.381-386
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• 2017

PURPOSE. To integrate extra-oral facial scanning information with CAD/CAM complete dentures to immediately rehabilitate terminal dentition. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Ten patients with terminal dentition scheduled for total extraction and immediate denture placement were recruited for this study. The patients were submitted to a facial scanning procedure using the in-office PritiMirror scanner with bite registration records in-situ. Definitive stone cast models and bite records were subsequently submitted to a lab scanning procedure using the lab scanner (iSeries DWOS; Dental Wings). The scanned models were used to create a virtual teeth setup of a complete denture. Using the intra-oral bite records as a reference, the virtual setup was incorporated in the facial scan thereby facilitating a virtual clinical evaluation (teeth try-in) phase. After applying necessary adjustments, the virtual setup was submitted to a CAM procedure where a 5-axis industrial milling machine (M7 CNC; Darton AG General) was used to fabricate a full-milled PMMA immediate provisional prosthesis. RESULTS. Total extractions were performed, the dentures were immediately inserted, and subjective clinical fit was evaluated. The immediate provisional prostheses were inserted and clinical fit, occlusion/articulation, and esthetics were subjectively assessed; the results were deemed satisfactory. All provisional prostheses remained three months in function with no notable technical complications. CONCLUSION. Ten patients with terminal dentition were treated using a complete digital approach to fabricate complete dentures using CAD/CAM technology. The proposed technique has the potential to accelerate the rehabilitation procedure starting from immediate denture to final implant-supported prosthesis leading to more predictable functional and aesthetics outcomes.

• 대한심미치과학회지
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.68-78
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• 2016

최근 디지털 기술이 치과진료실 안으로 점차 파급되고 있다. 진료실용 밀링머신을 활용하여 진료실 내에서 임시치아를 제작할 수 있으며, 이는 반조절성 교합기 탑재 가능 모형스캐너와 직관성이 우수한 치과용 캐드 소프트웨어의 도움으로 규모가 큰 증례에까지 활용 가능할 전망이다. 본 증례보고에서는 반복된 수복치료로 인해 교합평면이 틀어지고, 대합치마모로 교합고경이 상실된 55세 여환을 대상으로 디지털 기술을 활용하여 완전구강회복술을 시행하였으며, 임시치아 디자인 및 진료실 내 밀링가공, 이중스캔을 통한 임시수복물 형태 복제 등을 통하여 양호한 구강회복 결과를 얻었기에 이를 보고하고자 한다.

• 정보처리학회논문지D
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• 제9D권2호
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• pp.215-226
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• 2002

미디어의 발달과 생활 패턴의 변화를 토대로 새롭게 나타나고 있는 다양한 판매 패턴들을 분석하는데 있어 단일한 분석 방법을 적용하는 것은 효과적이지 못하다. 특히 신선 식품이나 기념일 주변에서 집중적인 매출이 발생하는 품목들은 제한된 시간 내에 판매를 최대로 해야 하는 시간적 제약을 갖는다. 그러나 기존의 연관규칙 탐사 기법은 대규모 거래 데이터베이스로부터 반복적 스캔 연산을 통해 연관규칙 탐사를 수행하기 때문에 제한된 시간안에서 빈번히 필요로 하는 패턴을 분석하기에는 비효율적이기 때문이다. 따라서 이 논문에서는 시간 제약을 갖는 특수한 판매 패턴에 대한 실시간 연관규칙 탐사가 가능하도록 하기 위해 트리거와 저장 프로시져를 이용한 점진적 후보항목 관리 모델을 제안한다. 아울러 이 논문에서는 제안 모델의 구현 및 실험을 통해 그 성능 특성의 분석도 수행한다. 특히 이 논문에서 제안하는 방법은 이중 해쉬 기법을 이용함으로써 연산의 성능을 향상시킨다.

• Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.223-232
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• 2017

Purpose: To report the use of multiband accelerated echo-planar imaging (EPI) for resting-state functional MRI (rs-fMRI) to achieve rapid high temporal resolution at 3T compared to conventional EPI. Materials and Methods: rs-fMRI data were acquired from 20 healthy right-handed volunteers by using three methods: conventional single-band gradient-echo EPI acquisition (Data 1), multiband gradient-echo EPI acquisition with 240 volumes (Data 2) and 480 volumes (Data 3). Temporal signal-to-noise ratio (tSNR) maps were obtained by dividing the mean of the time course of each voxel by its temporal standard deviation. The resting-state sensorimotor network (SMN) and default mode network (DMN) were estimated using independent component analysis (ICA) and a seed-based method. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was performed between the tSNR map, SMN, and DMN from the three data sets for between-group analysis. P < 0.05 with a family-wise error (FWE) correction for multiple comparisons was considered statistically significant. Results: One-way ANOVA and post-hoc two-sample t-tests showed that the tSNR was higher in Data 1 than Data 2 and 3 in white matter structures such as the striatum and medial and superior longitudinal fasciculus. One-way ANOVA revealed no differences in SMN or DMN across the three data sets. Conclusion: Within the adapted metrics estimated under specific imaging conditions employed in this study, multiband accelerated EPI, which substantially reduced scan times, provides the same quality image of functional connectivity as rs-fMRI by using conventional EPI at 3T. Under employed imaging conditions, this technique shows strong potential for clinical acceptance and translation of rs-fMRI protocols with potential advantages in spatial and/or temporal resolution. However, further study is warranted to evaluate whether the current findings can be generalized in diverse settings.