• 센서학회지
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.293-302
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• 2020

Food safety has emerged as a growing concern for human health in recent times. Consuming contaminated food may lead to serious health problems, and therefore, a system for monitoring food freshness that is both non-detrimental to the quality of food and highly accurate is required to ensure that only high-quality fresh food packages are provided to the customers. This paper proposes a method to monitor and detect food quality using a compact smart sensor tag. The smart tag is composed of three ultra-low-power sensors, which monitor four major indicators of food freshness: temperature, humidity, and the concentrations of ammonia and hydrogen sulfide gases. An RF energy scavenging circuit is integrated into the smart sensor tag to harvest energy from radio waves at a high frequency of 13.56 MHz to supply sufficient power to the tag. Experimental results show that the proposed energy harvester can efficiently obtain energy at a distance of approximately 40 cm from a 4 W reader. In addition, the proposed smart sensor tag can operate without any battery, thereby eliminating the requirement of frequent battery replacement and consequently decreasing the cost. Meanwhile, the freshness of preserved pork is continuously monitored under two conditions--room temperature and refrigerator temperature--both of which are the most common temperatures under which food is generally stored. The food-monitoring experiments are conducted over a period of one week using the proposed battery-less tag. Based on the experimental results, the food assessment is classified into four categories: fresh, normal, low, and spoiled.

• 한국포장학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.37-45
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• 2017

닭가슴살의 품질변화를 실시간으로 모니터링하기 위하여 pH 지시약, AA, 다공성 기재인 $Tyvek^{(R)}$을 이용하여 신선도 인디케이터를 제조하였다. 닭가슴살의 대표적인 지표물질은 TVBN과 $CO_2$이며, 이는 저장기간에 따라 미생물의 증식과 단백질 분해를 통해 증가한다. 닭가슴살 저장실험 결과 미생물 수로 판단한 초기부패단계의 $CO_2$ 농도와 TVBN 발생량은 각각 19%와 23 mg%로 확인되었다. 지표물질 발생량 데이터를 토대로 BCG 및 AA의 농도별 인디케이터를 제조하여 인디케이터 색변화 시뮬레이션을 실시하였다. 그 결과, AA의 함량에 따른 인디케이터의 색변화구간 조절 가능성이 확인되었으며, 제조한 인디케이터 중 "G0.12_A0.5"의 인디케이터가 닭가슴살 초기 부패판정 농도인 TMA 20 mg%에서 육안으로 확인할 수 있는 뚜렷한 색변화를 보였다. 시뮬레이션을 통해 선정된 최적 조성의 인디케이터를 닭가슴살 포장내부에 부착하였으며, $4^{\circ}C$와 $10^{\circ}C$에서 8일동안 닭가슴살의 이화학적 변화와 그에 따른 인디케이터의 색변화를 관찰하였다. 그 결과, TCD 값을 통해 판단된 인디케이터의 색변화 발생일이 각 온도별 닭가슴살 초기부패판정일과 잘 부합하였으며, 이를 통해 시뮬레이션의 신뢰성을 확보할 수 있는 것으로 확인되었다. 본 연구 결과는 저장 중 닭가슴살의 품질변화를 제조한 인디케이터의 포장 내 부착을 통하여 감지하고 실시간 신선도 판단이 가능할 것으로 사료된다.

• Journal of Biosystems Engineering
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.194-204
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• 2014

Purpose: The aim of this study was to develop long-term storage technology for Chinese cabbage in order to extend the period of availability of freshly harvested products. The scope of the paper deals with the use of a cooler with a remote monitoring and control interface in conjunction with use of packaging film. Methods: A cooler with a real time monitoring system was designed as a low-temperature storage facility to control temperature and relative humidity (RH). The effects of storage in high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic boxes, 3% chitosan dipping solution, polypropylene film (PEF) with perforations, and mesh packaging bags on physiological responses were investigated. The optimal storage temperature and humidity for 120 days were below $0.5^{\circ}C$ and 90%, respectively. Physiological and biochemical features of cabbage quality were also analyzed: weight loss, texture, and sugar salinity, chlorophyll, reducing sugar, and vitamin C contents. Results: The cooler with a remote monitoring and control interface could be operated by an HMI program. A $0.5^{\circ}C$ temperature and 90% humidity could be remotely controlled within the cooler for 120 days. Postharvest freshness of Chinese cabbages could be maintained up to 120 days depending on the packaging method and operation of the remote monitoring system. In particular, wrapping the cabbages in PEF with perforations resulted in a less than a 5% deterioration in quality. This study provides evidence for efficient performance of plastic films in minimizing post-harvest deterioration and maintaining overall quality of cabbages stored under precise low-temperature conditions with remote monitoring and a control interface. Conclusions: Packaging with a modified plastic film and storage in a precisely controlled cooler with a remote monitoring and control interface could slow down the physiological factors that cause adverse quality changes and thereby increase the shelf life of Chinese cabbage.

• 융합신호처리학회논문지
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.89-96
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• 2018

본 연구는 915MHz의 UHF (Ultra High Frequency) 대역에서 RF 에너지 하베스팅 기술을 이용하는 풀 패시브 스마트 센서태그 개발을 목표로 한다. 다양한 방사 조건에서 전력수집을 최적화하기 위해, 최대전력점추적(MPPT: maximum power point tracking)을 활용하는 효율적인 에너지 하베스팅 모듈이 사용된다. 특히 제안하는 태그는 에너지 획득과 데이터 전송 능력 향상을 위해 두개의 직교 안테나를 사용한다. 실험 결과 개발된 스마트 센서태그는 4m 거리에서 DC 3.6V 출력을 위해 0.19mW 정도의 낮은 입력 RF 전력을 획득 할 수 있음을 보인다. 더욱이 제안하는 스마트 센서태그는 저전력 센서어레이로 2m 거리에서 무전원 식품 신선도 모니터링을 완벽하게 실현가능하다.

• 센서학회지
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.93-99
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• 2020

A colorimetric paper sensor was used to detect volatile nitrogen-containing compounds emitted from spoiled salmon filets to determine their freshness. The sensing mechanism was based on acid-base reactions between acidic pH-indicating dyes and basic volatile ammonia and amines. A sensing layer was simply fabricated by drop-casting a dye solution of bromocresol green (BCG) on a polyvinylidene fluoride substrate, and its color-change response was enhanced by optimizing the amounts of additive chemicals, such as polyethylene glycol, p-toluene sulfonic acid, and graphene oxide in the dye solution. To avoid the adverse effects of water vapor, both faces of the sensing layer were enclosed by using a polyethylene terephthalate film and a gas-permeable microporous polytetrafluoroethylene sheet, respectively. When exposed to basic gas analytes, the paper-like sensor distinctly exhibited a color change from initially yellow, then to green, and finally to blue due to the deprotonation of BCG via the Brønsted acid-base reaction. The use of ammonia analyte as a test gas confirmed that the sensing performance of the optimized sensor was reversible and excellent (detection time of < 15 min, sensitive naked-eye detection at 0.25 ppm, good selectivity to common volatile organic gases, and good stability against thermal stress). Finally, the coloration intensity of the sensor was quantified as a function of the storage time of the salmon filet at 28℃ to evaluate its usefulness in monitoring of the food freshness with the measurement of the total viable count (TVC) of microorganisms in the food. The TVC value increased from 3.2 × 10⁵ to 3.1 × 10⁹ cfu/g in 28 h and then became stable, whereas the sensor response abruptly changed in the first 8 h and slightly increased thereafter. This result suggests that the colorimetric response could be used as an indicator for evaluating the degree of decay of salmon induced by microorganisms.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제36권5호
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• pp.612-616
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• 2016

This study was conducted to investigate the condition of frying oil used for frying chicken nuggets in a deep fryer. The acidification of the frying oils used, soybean oil (SB), canola oil (CA), palm oil (PA), and lard (LA), were determined as peroxide value, acid value, and fatty acid composition, after chicken nuggets were fried in them for 101 times. The acid value and peroxide value obtained were 5.14 mg KOH/g and 66.03 meq/kg in SB, 4.47 mg KOH/g and 71.04 meq/kg in CA, 2.66 mg KOH/g and 15.48 meq/kg in PA, and 5.37 mg KOH/g and 62.92 meq/kg in LA, respectively. The ranges of the major fatty acid contents were palmitic acid, 8.91-45.84%; oleic acid, 34.74-58.68%; linoleic acid, 10.32-18.65%; and stearic acid, 2.28-10.86%.Used frying oils for food except animal products have a legal limit for the freshness standard, set by the Food Codex regulations (AV<2.5, POV<50). Therefore, this study could help develop a freshness standard for frying oils used for animal products such as chicken nuggets. Based on the quality limits associated with food regulations stated, we suggested that the estimated frying times before acceptable freshness was exceeded were 41 for SB, 38 for LA, 53 for CA, and 109 for PA. This data may be useful in determining food quality regulations for frying oil used for animal products.

• 한국정보통신학회논문지
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• 제17권12호
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• pp.2853-2858
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• 2013

본 논문에서는 기상청, 교통관리센터, GPS, 센서 등을 이용하여 화물의 이동 경로, 컨테이너의 화물 보관 상태를 관리하는 지능형 운송 모니터링 시스템인 ITMS(Intelligent Transport Monitoring System)을 제안한다. ITMS는 컨테이너 내부의 온도 및 습도에 대한 정보, 화물 차량의 위치 정보를 ITMS 서버에 전송하는 CIMS(Container Inner Monitoring System), 화물 차량의 위치정보로 도착 예정시간을 산출하여 CIMS에게 전달하는 TMM(Transport Management Module), 수집한 컨테이너의 온도 및 습도 정보를 이용하여 화물의 신선도를 점검하고 관리하는 FMM(Freight Management Module), 그리고 CIMS, TMM, FMM으로부터 전달받은 정보로 컨테이너 하역 장소를 선정하고, 화물에 대한 정보를 RFID 라벨로 출력하여 컨테이너에 부착하는 SMM(Stevedoring Management Module)로 구성된다. 제안하는 ITMS는 CIMS를 이용하여 화물의 상태를 수시로 점검할 뿐만 아니라, RFID 라벨로 빠르게 화물의 정보를 획득하고, 관리하는데 소용되는 시간을 단축할 수 있다.

• 한국전자통신학회논문지
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.753-758
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• 2020

본 논문에서는 개발된 수직교반히터를 시설하우스에 적용하고, 그 외 시설물(순환팬, 환기팬, 개폐 모터를 이용한 창문, 천장, 제습)을 통합적으로 제어할 수 있는 제어 시스템을 개발하고자 한다. 이를 통해 작물의 재배 효율을 올리고 무가온 저장고나 저장창고 등이 보유한 수확물의 보관 환경을 개선하여 저장 기간 및 신선도를 증대시키고자 한다. 또한 ICT 모니터링 기술을 추가하여 사용자가 RTC(: Real Time Control)로 재배 및 저장 환경의 변화에 따라 문제가 생겼을 시에 손쉽게 해결할 수 있도록 하고자 한다.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.70-78
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• 2021

Identifying the extracellular metabolites of microorganisms in fresh vegetables is industrially useful for assessing the quality of processed foods. Pectobacterium carotovorum subsp. carotovorum (PCC) is a plant pathogenic bacterium that causes soft rot disease in cabbages. This microbial species in plant tissues can emit specific volatile molecules with odors that are characteristic of the host cell tissues and PCC species. In this study, we used headspace solid-phase microextraction followed by gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (HS-SPME-GC-MS) to identify volatile compounds (VCs) in PCC-inoculated cabbage at different storage temperatures. HS-SPME-GC-MS allowed for recognition of extracellular metabolites in PCC-infected cabbages by identifying specific volatile metabolic markers. We identified 4-ethyl-5-methylthiazole and 3-butenyl isothiocyanate as markers of fresh cabbages, whereas 2,3-butanediol and ethyl acetate were identified as markers of soft rot in PCC-infected cabbages. These analytical results demonstrate a suitable approach for establishing non-destructive plant pathogen-diagnosis techniques as alternatives to standard methods, within the framework of developing rapid and efficient analytical techniques for monitoring plant-borne bacterial pathogens. Moreover, our techniques could have promising applications in managing the freshness and quality control of cabbages.

• International Journal of Advanced Culture Technology
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.96-103
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• 2019

In this paper, we propose two-stage multichannel architecture for oyster product management system, called cloud stage and agent stage. There are two communication channels at each stage. In cloud stage, the embedded system in the smart scale communicates with the server through two channels, Ethernet or 3G/LTE mobile communication. In agent stage, PCs and smart phones called agents communicate with the server also through Internet and 3G/LTE mobile communication. Compared with previous system in which the amount of the oyster produced in oyster workplaces could be monitored only at the console of only one oyster main server, developed system makes it possible to monitor the amount of produced oyster at several PCs (or smart phones). In addition to the amount of oysters produced at all oyster workplaces the environment of oyster workplaces such as temperature and humidity can be monitored on agents to judge the freshness. Two-stage architecture with multiple channels makes it possible to monitor the amount of oyster product and environment of the oyster workplace at any place in real time.