• 전자공학회논문지CI
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• 제45권5호
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• pp.192-200
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• 2008

다중 생체 인식은 둘 이상의 생체 정보를 획득하여 이를 기반으로 개인 인증 및 신원을 확인하는 방법으로, 패턴 분류 알고리즘을 이용한 RBF 기반 유사도 단계 융합 다중 생체 인식은 입력된 생체 정보와 데이터베이스 내의 유사도를 나타내는 매칭 값을 각 단일 생체 인식 시스템으로부터 제공받아 이를 이용하여 특징 벡터를 구성하고, 특징 공간상에서 사용자와 위조자를 구분해주는 최적의 판정 경계를 탐색하여 인식을 수행하는 방법이다. 이러한 패턴 분류 알고리즘의 경우 특징 벡터를 구성하는 각 매칭값이 동일한 신뢰도를 가지고 있다는 가정 하에 고정된 판정 경계를 구성하고 분류를 수행하게 된다. 한편, 생체 인식 시스템의 인식 결과는 입력되는 생체 정보의 품질에 영향을 받을 수 있음이 기존의 연구에서 보고되고 있는데, 이는 일반적인 RBF 기반 유사도 단계 융합 다중 생체 인식 시스템을 구성하고 있는 단일 생체 인식 시스템 중 하나의 시스템에 저품질의 생체 정보가 입력되어 신뢰할 수 없는 매칭값을 출력한 경우에는 이를 기반으로 구성된 특징 벡터의 판정이 오분류 되거나 그 결과의 신뢰도가 감소될 수 있는 문제가 있다. 이에 대한 대안으로 본 논문에서는 각 단일 생체 인식 시스템에 입력되는 생체 정보의 품질을 활용하여 RBF 기반 유사도 단계 융합 다중 생체 인식 시스템에서 품질에 따라 유동적인 판정 경계를 구성하여 특징 벡터를 구성하는 각 매칭값이 판정에 미치는 영향을 조절하고자 하였다. 이를 통해 각 생체 정보가 그 품질에 따라 판정에 미치는 영향이 달리 적용될 수 있도록 하였으며, 그 결과 단일 생체 인식과 일반적인 RBF 기반 유사도 단계 융합 다중 생체 인식에 비해 보다 개선된 인식 결과와 신뢰도를 얻을 수 있었다.

• 한국멀티미디어학회논문지
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• 제17권8호
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• pp.968-976
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• 2014

Authentication methods on smartphone are demanded to be implicit to users with minimum users' interaction. Existing authentication methods (e.g. PINs, passwords, visual patterns, etc.) are not effectively considering remembrance and privacy issues. Behavioral biometrics such as keystroke dynamics and gait biometrics can be acquired easily and implicitly by using integrated sensors on smartphone. We propose a biometric model involving keystroke dynamics for implicit authentication on smartphone. We first design a feature extraction method for keystroke dynamics. And then, we build a fusion model of keystroke dynamics and gait to improve the authentication performance of single behavioral biometric on smartphone. We operate the fusion at both feature extraction level and matching score level. Experiment using linear Support Vector Machines (SVM) classifier reveals that the best results are achieved with score fusion: a recognition rate approximately 97.86% under identification mode and an error rate approximately 1.11% under authentication mode.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제52권5호
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• pp.452-458
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• 2012

Objective : In the present study, we evaluated the effect, safety and radiological outcomes of cervical hybrid surgery (cervical disc prosthesis replacement at one level, and interbody fusion at the other level) on the multilevel cervical degenerative disc disease (DDD). Methods : Fifty-one patients (mean age 46.7 years) with symptomatic multilevel cervical spondylosis were treated using hybrid surgery (HS). Clinical [neck disability index (NDI) and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score] and radiologic outcomes [range of motion (ROM) for cervical spine, adjacent segment and arthroplasty level] were evaluated at routine postoperative intervals of 1, 6, 12, 24 months. Review of other similar studies that examined the HS in multilevel cervical DDD was performed. Results : Out of 51 patients, 41 patients received 2 level hybrid surgery and 10 patients received 3 level hybrid surgery. The NDI and VAS score were significantly decreased during the follow up periods (p<0.05). The cervical ROM was recovered at 6 and 12 month postoperatively and the mean ROM of inferior adjacent segment was significantly larger than that of superior adjacent segments after surgery. The ROM of the arthoplasty level was preserved well during the follow up periods. No surgical and device related complications were observed. Conclusion : Hybrid surgery is a safe and effective alternative to fusion for the management of multilevel cervical spondylosis.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제60권6호
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• pp.691-700
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• 2017

Objective : The authors prospectively analyzed the effect of one-level or two-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), comparing stand-alone cages and cage-with-plate fixation constructs with respect to clinical outcomes and radiologic changes. Methods : A total of 84 patients who underwent one-level (n=52) or two-level ACDF (n=32) for cervical disc disease and who completed 2 years of follow-up were included in this study. The patients were divided by cervical level and grouped into ACDF-Cage-only and ACDF-Cage-with-plate groups. The following parameters were assessed using radiographs : subsidence, C2-C7 lordosis angle, fusion segment angle, adjacent disc space narrowing, and fusion status. Clinical outcomes were assessed using the neck disability index (NDI) and visual analog scale scores for arm pain. Results : In the comparison of one-level ACDF-cage-only and ACDF-cage-with-plate groups, the NDI score was better in the cage-only group at the 3-, 12-, and 24-month follow-ups : however, no significant difference in clinical outcomes was observed. In the comparison of two-level ACDF-cage-only and ACDF-cage-with-plate groups, no difference in any clinical outcome was observed between the two groups. At the 24-month follow-up, subsidence was observed in 45.8% of patients in the one-level cage-only group and 32.1% of patients in the one-level cage-with-plate fixation group. There was no statistically significant difference in the incidence rate between the two groups (p=0.312). Subsidence in the two-level cage-only group (66.6%) was significantly more frequent than in the two-level cage-with-plate fixation group (30%; p=0.049). The fusion rate for patients in the one-level cage-only group was not significantly different from that in the one-level cage-with-plate fixation group (cage-only, 87.5%; cage-with-plate fixation, 92.9%; p=0.425) ; fusion rate in the two-level patients were also similar between groups (cage-only, 83.3%; cage-with-plate fixation, 95%; p=0.31). Conclusion : Our clinical results showed that for single-level cases, plate fixation had no additional benefit versus cage-only; for two-level ACDF cases, the fusion rate and clinical outcomes were similar, although the cage-with-plate fixation group had a lower incidence of cage subsidence than did the cage-only group. We conclude that physicians should be aware of this possible disadvantage associated with using cervical plates in one-level ACDF. However, in two-level ACDF, subsidence is more likely to occur without plate fixation, and thus the addition of plate fixation should be considered.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제51권4호
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• pp.203-207
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• 2012

Objective: The purpose of this prospective study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of screw fixation without bone fusion for unstable thoracolumbar and lumbar burst fracture. Methods: Nine patients younger than 40 years underwent screw fixation without bone fusion, following postural reduction using a soft roll at the involved vertebra, in cases of burst fracture. Their motor power was intact in spite of severe canal compromise. The surgical procedure included postural reduction for 3 days and screw fixations at one level above, one level below and at the fractured level itself. The patients underwent removal of implants 12 months after the initial operation, due to possibility of implant failure. Imaging and clinical findings, including canal encroachment, vertebral height, clinical outcome, and complications were analyzed. Results: Prior to surgery, the mean pain score (visual analogue scale) was 8.2, which decreased to 2.2 at 12 months after screw fixation. None of the patients complained of worsening of pain during 6 months after implant removal. All patients were graded as having excellent or good outcomes at 6 months after implant removal. The proportion of canal compromise at the fractured level improved from 55% to 35% at 12 months after surgery. The mean preoperative vertebral height loss was 45.3%, which improved to 20.6% at 6 months after implant removal. There were no neurological deficits related to neural injury. The improved vertebral height and canal compromise were maintained at 6 months after implant removal. Conclusion: Short segment pedicle screw fixation, including fractured level itself, without bone fusion following postural reduction can be an effective and safe operative technique in the management of selected young patients suffering from unstable burst fracture.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제48권4호
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• pp.335-341
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• 2010

Objective : Anterior cervical corpectomy with fusion (ACF) or laminoplasty may be associated with substantial number of complications for treating multilevel cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) with significant cord compression. For more safe decompression and stabilization in multilevel cervical OPLL with prominent cord compression, we propose circumferential cervical surgery (selective ACF and laminoplasty) based on our favorable experience. Methods : Twelve patients with cervical myelopathy underwent circumferential cervical surgery and all patients showed multilevel OPLL with Signal change of the spinal cord on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). A retrospective review of clinical, radiological. and surgical data was conducted. Results : There were 9 men and 3 women with mean age of 56.7 years and a mean follow up period of 15.6 months. The average corpectomy level was 1.16 and laminoplasty level was 4.58. The average Japanese Orthopedic Association score for recovery was 5.1 points and good clinical results were obtained in 11 patients (92%) (p < 0.05). The average space available for the cord improved from 58.2% to 87.9% and the average Cobb's angle changed from 7.63 to 12.27 at 6 months after operation without failure of fusion (p < 0.05). Average operation time was 8.36 hours, with an estimated blood loss of 760 mL and duration of bed rest of 2.0 days. There were no incidences of significant surgical complications, including wound infection. Conclusion : Although the current study examined a small sample with relatively short-term follow-up periods, our study results demonstrate that circumferential cervical surgery is considered favorable for safety and effectiveness in multilevel OPLL with prominent cord compression.

• 대한수학교육학회지:학교수학
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.259-277
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• 2008

본 연구는 인지 진단 이론을 활용하여 수학 평가 결과를 분석하고 교수 학습에 활용하는 방안을 모색하고자 하였다. $2003{\sim}2006$년에 실시된 국가수준 학업성취도 평가의 중학교 3학년 수학 검사에서 30개의 선다형 문항을 선정하여 검사지를 재구성하고 검사를 실시하였고 인지 진단 이론의 한 모형인 Fusion Model을 적용하여 평가 결과를 분석하였다. 검사 문항을 통해 학생들이 숙달한 수학적 속성을 판별하고, 학생 전체와 성취수준별로 숙달한 속성과 그 속성의 개수를 분석하였다. 그리고 학생 개개인의 수학적 강점과 약점을 분석하여 교사들에게 학생 개개인의 수학적 능력에 대한 정보를 구체적으로 알려줄 수 있었다. 이 결과는 학생들의 수학 학습에 대한 진단과 처방, 추후 학습 지도에 유용한 정보로 활용될 수 있을 것이다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제42권4호
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• pp.251-257
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• 2007

Objective : This multi-center clinical study was designed to determine the long-term results of patients who received a one-level posterior lumbar interbody fusion with expandable cage ($Tyche^{(R)}$ cage) for degenerative spinal diseases during the same period in each hospital. Methods : Fifty-seven patients with low back pain who had a one-level posterior lumbar interbody fusion using a newly designed expandable cage were enrolled in this study at five centers from June 2003 to December 2004 and followed up for 24 months. Pain improvement was checked with a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and their disability was evaluated with the Oswestry Disability Index. Radiographs were obtained before and after surgery. At the final follow-up, dynamic stability, quality of bone fusion, interveretebral disc height, and lumbar lordosis were assessed. In some cases, a lumbar computed tomography scan was also obtained. Results : The mean VAS score of back pain was improved from 6.44 points preoperatively to 0.44 at the final visit and the score of sciatica was reduced from 4.84 to 0.26. Also, the Oswestry Disability Index was improved from 32.62 points preoperatively to 18.25 at the final visit. The fusion rate was 92.5%. Intervertebral disc height, recorded as $9.94{\pm}2.69\;mm$ before surgery was increased to $12.23{\pm}3.31\;mm$ at postoperative 1 month and was stabilized at $11.43{\pm}2.23\;mm$ on final visit. The segmental angle of lordosis was changed significantly from $3.54{\pm}3.70^{\circ}$ before surgery to $6.37{\pm}3.97^{\circ}$ by 24 months postoperative, and total lumbar lordosis was $20.37{\pm}11.30^{\circ}$ preoperatively and $24.71{\pm}11.70^{\circ}$ at 24 months postoperative. Conclusion : There have been no special complications regarding the expandable cage during the follow-up period and the results of this study demonstrates a high fusion rate and clinical success.

• 한국정보전자통신기술학회논문지
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.208-214
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• 2021

최근 많은 지능형 보안 시나리오 및 범죄수사에서는 사진이 아닌 얼굴 영상과 다수의 정면 사진과의 매칭을 요구한다. 기존의 얼굴 인식 시스템은 이러한 요구를 충분히 충족시킬 수 없다. 본 논문에서는 동일 인물의 스케치와 사진 간의 양식 차이를 줄임으로써, 이질적 얼굴 인식 시스템의 성능을 향상시키는 알고리즘을 제안한다. 제안하는 알고리즘은 텍스처 기술자들(그레이 레벨 동시 발생 행렬, 멀티스케일 지역 이진 패턴)을 통하여 영상의 텍스처 특징들을 각각 추출하고, 이를 바탕으로 고유특징 정규화 및 추출기법을 통해 변환 행렬을 생성하게 된다. 이렇게 생성된 벡터들 간 계산된 스코어 값은 스코어 정규화 방식들을 통하여 최종적으로 스케치 영상의 신원을 인식하게 된다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.217-221
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• 2008

Objective : Although anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is the standard treatment for degenerative cervical disc disease, concerns regarding adjacent level degeneration and loss of motion have suggested that arthroplasty may be a better alternative. We have compared clinical and radiological results in patients with cervical disc herniations treated with arthroplasty and ACDF. Methods : We evaluated 53 patients treated for cervical disc herniations with radiculopathy, 21 of whom underwent arthroplasty and 32 of whom underwent ACDF. Clinical results included the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score for upper extremity radiculopathy, neck disability index (NDI), duration of hospital stay and convalescence time. All patients were assessed radiologically by measuring cervical lordosis, segmental lordosis and segmental range-of-movement (ROM) of operated and adjacent disc levels. Results : Mean hospital stay (5.62 vs. 6.26 days, p<0.05) and interval between surgery and return to work (1.10 vs 2.92 weeks, p<0.05) were significantly shorter in the arthroplasty than in the fusion group. Mean NDI and extremity VAS score improved after 12 months in both groups. Although it was not significant, segmental ROM of adjacent levels was higher in the fusion group than in the arthroplasty group. And, segmental motion of operated levels in arthroplasty group maintained more than preoperative value at last follow up. Conclusion : Although clinical results were similar in the two groups, postoperative recovery was significantly shorter in the arthroplasty group. Although it was not significant, ROM of adjacent segments was less in the arthroplasty group. Motion of operated levels in arthroplasty group was preserved at last follow up.