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Developing a Model of Technology Readiness Levels(TRLs) for a Large-Scale National Research and Development Project (대규모 국가 연구개발 자제를 위한 기술준비수준 모델 개발)

  • Hong, Jin-Won;Park, Seung-Wook;Suh, Woo-Jong;Park, Ji-Man
    • Journal of Korea Society of Industrial Information Systems
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    • v.14 no.3
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    • pp.58-75
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    • 2009
  • As practicalization and commercialization of the technologies invented from the national R&D(Research & Development) project has been emerging as an important issue, the need for a tool for R&D project management has been increased. Technology Readiness Levels model(TRL) has currently been used for R&D project management because it provides distinctive definition of the nine levels in the progress of technology development starting from the basic research level to the utilization level. However, it is difficult to adopt the model for a large-scale national R&D project in which multiple research projects are involved simultaneously. In addition, TRL demands evaluation of research projects done by relevant experts and offers no specific measures determining the level of technology development. This study uses Delphi method to develop the measurement system helping to determine technology readiness levels for the technologies invented in a large scale national R&D project. The proposed model includes definition and measurement scles for each level in TRL.

Developing a Framework for Assessing Smart Factory Readiness of SMEs and Case Study (중소기업을 위한 스마트공장 도입 준비도 진단 체계 개발 및 적용사례연구)

  • Cho, Ji-Hoon;Shin, Wan-Seon
    • Journal of Korean Society for Quality Management
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    • v.47 no.1
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    • pp.1-15
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    • 2019
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study is to support SMEs' introduction of smart factories during the $4^{th}$ Industrial Revolution era. Through this study, we developed the readiness assessment framework for SMEs. This study draws practical implications for improving the readiness of SMEs to introduce smart factories. Methods: Readiness Assessment Framework Design method, Case Studies Analysis Results: This study identified SMEs suitable for smart factories and identified key issues for nonconforming companies. And the diagnostic framework has been determined whether it works in a real-life SME environment. Conclusion: In order to succeed in the smart factory deployment, readiness assessment for SMEs should be performed as necessary. Prior to the introduction of smart factories, quality innovation activities should be carried out according to factory level.

A Study on Feasibility Analysis and Alternatives for Infrared Detector Development (적외선 검출기 개발가능성 및 대안분석 연구)

  • Min, Sung Ki;Kim, Chul Whan;Kim, Kyoung Su
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Systems Engineering
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    • v.1 no.1
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    • pp.1-13
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    • 2005
  • The purpose of this paper analyze development feasibility and alternatives for infrared detector development in both technology and cost. Infrared Detector is core component of Thermal Imaging System and developed by ADD from 2006 10 2008 year. We got raw input data from development and technical expert, and then analyze cost and technology for development feasibility, and alternatives study. Technology level is analyzed by TRL(Technology Readiness Level) and AOA(Analysis of Alternatives) is done by development cost estimate. Estimating the development cost, we use SEER-H that is parametric cost estimating tool based on Knowledge Base. This study can help those who are related to the cost and development feasibility analysis of other weapon systems.

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Determinants of R&D Commercialization by SMEs after Technology Transfer

  • Song, Minkyoung;Park, Ji-One;Park, Beom Soo
    • Asian Journal of Innovation and Policy
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    • v.6 no.1
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    • pp.45-57
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    • 2017
  • This study aims to analyze the factors that could influence business decisions of in the commercialization of R&D when technology is transferred from government research institutes (GRIs) to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). We examine 353 such cases of technology transfer. The dependent variable is whether the licensee had the intention of following up with R&D after the technology has been transferred. The independent variables, classified into ex-ante factors and ex-post factors, consist of the involvement of SMEs into GRI R&D, technology readiness level, relatedness to existing technologies, and contribution to sales revenue and level-up of existing technologies. The results of the study show that the contribution to existing technologies has a positive impact on R&D commercialization. However, unlike our expectation, contribution to sales revenue, the involvement of SMEs into GRI R&D, technology readiness level, the relatedness to existing technologies of the technology transferred have no impact on follow-up R&D.

The Effect of Technology Readiness, Fashion Innovativeness, and Participation Level Perception on Acceptance Intention of 3D Virtual Fitting Systems (소비자의 기술 준비성, 패션 혁신성 및 참여수준 지각이 3차원 가상 피팅 시스템 수용의도에 미치는 영향)

  • Yang, Hee-Soon;Park, Chang-Kyu
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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    • v.36 no.3
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    • pp.269-281
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    • 2012
  • This study investigates the influence of technology readiness, fashion innovativeness, and participation level perception on the acceptance intention of 3D virtual fitting systems. We presented a 3D virtual fitting system with detailed information that was watched by respondents who subsequently completed a research questionnaire. The data were collected from 300 subjects with an age range of 21 to 39 who have experienced Internet shopping. Descriptive statistics, Cronbach's alpha, factor analysis, correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis were conducted. The results were as follows. First, fashion innovativeness, technology innovativeness, participation level perception, and optimism significantly influenced the acceptance intention. Second, fashion innovativeness, technology innovativeness, participation level perception, and optimism positively influenced the acceptance intention in the male group; however, technology innovativeness, participation level perception, optimism, and insecurity significantly influenced the acceptance intention in the female group. The results indicated that a marketing strategy has to be designed that focuses on consumers with high technology, fashion innovativeness, and optimism to increase the acceptance intention. In addition, markers have to enhance a participation level perception that will contribute to the introduction of 3D virtual fitting systems. Another notable finding was the importance to differentiate marketing strategies according to gender.

The framework of Technology Readiness Level(TRL) Assessment and Case Study (기술성숙도(TRL)평가방법 수립 및 적용사례)

  • Park, Kyoung Jin
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Systems Engineering
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    • v.5 no.2
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    • pp.43-48
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    • 2009
  • This paper aims to develop the framework for evaluating the technology maturity by utilizing TRA(Technology Readiness Assessment) approach. In this context, we will provide the directions through analyzing the domestic acquisition process and re lated regulations, and clarify the scenarios to apply the proposed framework to the defense R&D programs. The paper will conclude with the case study for the evolution of the proposed framework.

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What Drives International Technology Cooperation?: Joint R&D Cooperation in Defense Core Technology (국제기술협력 결정요인에 관한 연구: 무기체계 핵심기술의 공동연구개발 중심으로)

  • Lee, Hyungjin;Chung, Sunyang
    • Journal of Technology Innovation
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    • v.21 no.2
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    • pp.355-373
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    • 2013
  • This research paper is to identify factors affecting the need for international cooperation in defense science and technology sector. This study set a new hypothesis based on the previous research in terms of the theory of transaction cost, knowledge-based and technology readiness level perspective. After setting a new hypothesis, the following facts were found. First, it showed that the greater the importance of defense technology also increases the need for international technology cooperation for its technology. Second, the relatively higher distance of technology comparing to the developed countries was the need for international technology cooperation to be bigger. Lastly, the relatively higher technology readiness level of technology showed the negative relationship with the need for international cooperation. This results showed that the international cooperation in defense science and technology was regarded as complementary to get their short knowledge. The results of these analyzes showed that the international defense cooperation should be push forward based on the level of technology comparing to the developed countries and the technology readiness level.

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A Study on the Effect of Technology Readiness Level and Commercialization Activities on the Success of Technology Commercialization: Focusing on Public Technology (기술사업화 성공에 대한 기술성숙도 및 사업화 활동의 영향에 관한 연구: 공공기술을 중심으로)

  • Shin, Yoonmi;Bong, Kang Ho;Park, Jaemin
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.22 no.6
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    • pp.197-206
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    • 2021
  • There is growing interest in the function and role of public research institutes as "entrepreneurial actors" that can contribute to industrial development by commercializing excellent research outputs. On the other hand, their performance in the commercialization phase is insufficient because of the insufficient technological technology readiness level or repeatability. This study conducted probit model analysis to examine the effect of the technology readiness level and commercialization activities on the success of technology commercialization. The results showed that the possibility of success in technology commercialization increased with increasing TRL at the time of acquisition. In addition, the difference between the TRL at the time of acquisition and the current TRL (TRL Gap) does not affect technology commercialization on its own. It generates additional effects in conjunction with the TRL at the time of acquisition. Finally, the results show that technology commercialization is most likely to succeed if technology with a TRL 4-6 level is improved to TRL 9 level through a marginal effect estimation.

The Effects of Technology Readiness Index of Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things on the Recognition of Substitute Employment of Medical Personnel (인공지능, 사물인터넷의 기술준비도가 의료인력 고용대체인지도에 미치는 영향)

  • Kang, Han Seom;Kim, Young Hoon
    • Korea Journal of Hospital Management
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    • v.23 no.2
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    • pp.54-66
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    • 2018
  • Purpose: This study was to figure out relationships of perceived Technology Readiness Index(TRI), usefulness, acceptance intension, and the recognition of substitute employment of medical personnel on the artificial intelligence (AI) and internet of things (IoT) among main technologies. Methodology: To achieve the purpose, this study utilized structured survey tools to conduct a questionnaire survey of nursing, administrative and medical technology professionals at six university hospitals in Korea metropolitan area. A PLS(Partial Least Square) Path analysis was utilized To analyze the material. Findings: In the relation with the technology readiness and perceived usefulness, it had a positive influence to the perceived usefulness when the optimism and innovativeness were higher and the discomfort was lower. In the relation with the technology readiness and acceptance intension, it showed a positive influence when the innovativeness was higher and the discomfort was lower. In the relation with the perceived usefulness and acceptance intension, it had a positive influence to the acceptance intension when the perceived usefulness was higher. In the relation with the acceptance intension and the recognition of substitute employment, it showed a positive influence to the recognition of substitute employment when the acceptance intension was higher. Practical Implications: Judging based on the above study results and reference reviews, it confirmed that it is necessary to prepare in the level of hospital organization in the $4^{th}$ Industrial Revolution. They should increase the efficiency of human resources through the technological factors or changes of employment types for the additional demands of human resources to handle increasing medical demands or induce to secure necessary abilities which are changing at the right time by performing the $4^{th}$ Industrial Revolution related re-training continuously to develop the value of existing human resources.

A Study on Feasibility Analysis and Alternatives for Infrared Detector Development (적외선 검출기 개발가능성 및 대안 분석 연구)

  • Kim, Gyeong-Su;Min, Seong-Gi;Kim, Cheol-Hwan
    • 시스템엔지니어링워크숍
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    • s.4
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    • pp.123-134
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    • 2004
  • This paper deals with the feasibility analysis and alternatives for infrared detector development. The purpose of this paper analyze development requirement and feasibility study in both technology and cost. We get raw input data for system engineering process from development and technical expert, and then analyze cost and technology for development feasibility, and alternative study. Infrared Detector is core component of Thermal Imaging System and developed by ADD from 2006 to 2008 year. Technical level is analyzed by TRL(Technical Readiness Level) and AOA(Analysis of Alternative) is done by development and production cost estimate. We use SEER-H tool for cost estimate, that is parametric cost estimate tool based on Knowledge Base. Also this paper presents risk analysis for project management because it is necessary to risk driver management during the infrared detector development. The result of IR Detector feasibility and alternative study will be used in technical and cost analysis. This study can help those who are related to the cost analysis and development feasibility of other weapons

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