• 한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.69-76
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• 2015

본 논문에서는 초분광 이미징시스템을 이용하여 획득된 헤모글로빈 포화이미지와 다양한 이미지프로세싱을 통해 얻어진 실시간 혈관 변화과정을 마이크로미터/밀리초 부터 밀리미터/시간에 이르는 시공간 해상도로 제공하여, 다양한 질병에 기인한 혈관의 생성 및 변화 등과 같은 고유한 생리적 특성뿐만 아니라 혈관간의 산소이동, 혈관질환의 치료효과의 검증 등 다목적 영상장비로의 개발이 가능하다. 이는 질병으로 인한 혈관의 변이과정을 관찰하기 위해 최근 다양한 임상 및 전임상 영상장비들이 개발되고 있으나 높은 개발비용과 환자들이 감수해야하는 위험부담에 비해 상대적으로 낮은 해상도와 제한된 만족도를 제공한다 한계점을 극복할 수 있다. 새로운 혈관의 생성 및 기존의 모세혈관 변화는 암 전이 및 발전과정 뿐만 아니라 다양한 질병의 종류에 따라 다른 특성을 보이며 이를 통한 생리학적 분석이 가능하므로 혈관의 연구를 통한 질병종류 및 유무의 판단은 진단 과정의 핵심 요소이며 새로운 치료법의 효과를 평가할 수 있는 중요한 근거가 될 것으로 기대한다.

• Journal of Biosystems Engineering
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• 제39권2호
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• pp.142-149
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• 2014

Purpose: A multispectral algorithm for detection and differentiation of defective (defects on apple skin) and normal Red Delicious apples was developed from analysis of a series of hyperspectral line-scan images. Methods: A fast line-scan hyperspectral imaging system mounted on a conventional apple sorting machine was used to capture hyperspectral images of apples moving approximately 4 apples per second on a conveyor belt. The detection algorithm included an apple segmentation method and a threshold function, and was developed using three wavebands at 676 nm, 714 nm and 779 nm. The algorithm was executed on line-by-line image analysis, simulating online real-time line-scan imaging inspection during fruit processing. Results: The rapid multispectral algorithm detected over 95% of defective apples and 91% of normal apples investigated. Conclusions: The multispectral defect detection algorithm can potentially be used in commercial apple processing lines.

• Journal of Biosystems Engineering
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.199-207
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• 2013

Purpose: Tomatoes, an important agricultural product in fresh-cut markets, are sometimes a source of foodborne illness, mainly Salmonella spp. Growth cracks on tomatoes can be a pathway for bacteria, so its detection prior to consumption is important for public health. In this study, multispectral Visible/Near-Infrared (NIR) reflectance imaging techniques were used to determine optimal wavebands for the classification of defect tomatoes. Methods: Hyperspectral reflectance images were collected from samples of naturally cracked tomatoes. To classify the resulting images, the selected wavelength bands were subjected to two-band permutations, and a supervised classification method was used. Results: The results showed that two optimal wavelengths, 713.8 nm and 718.6 nm, could be used to identify cracked spots on tomato surfaces with a correct classification rate of 91.1%. The result indicates that multispectral reflectance imaging with optimized wavebands from hyperspectral images is an effective technique for the classification of defective tomatoes. Conclusions: Although it can be susceptible to specular interference, the multispectral reflectance imaging is an appropriate method for commercial applications because it is faster and much less expensive than Near-Infrared or fluorescence imaging techniques.

• Journal of Biosystems Engineering
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• 제42권3호
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• pp.199-216
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• 2017

Purpose: This study reviewed the major nondestructive measurement techniques used to assess internal properties of agricultural materials that significantly influence the quality, safety, and value of the products in markets. Methods: Imaging technologies are powerful nondestructive analytical tools that possess specific advantages in revealing the internal properties of products. Results: This review was exploring the application of various imaging techniques, specifically, hyperspectral imaging (HSI), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), soft X-ray, X-ray computed tomography (XRI-CT), thermal imaging (TI), and ultrasound imaging (UI), to investigate the internal properties of agricultural commodities. Conclusions: The basic instruments used in these techniques are discussed in the initial part of the review. In the context of an investigation of the internal properties of agricultural products, including crops, fruits, vegetables, poultry, meat, fish, and seeds, various extant studies are examined to understand the potential of these imaging technologies. Future trends for these imaging techniques are also presented.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제38권2호
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• pp.362-375
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• 2018

This study proposed a rapid microscopic examination method for pork freshness evaluation by using the self-assembled hyperspectral microscopic imaging (HMI) system with the help of feature extraction algorithm and pattern recognition methods. Pork samples were stored for different days ranging from 0 to 5 days and the freshness of samples was divided into three levels which were determined by total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N) content. Meanwhile, hyperspectral microscopic images of samples were acquired by HMI system and processed by the following steps for the further analysis. Firstly, characteristic hyperspectral microscopic images were extracted by using principal component analysis (PCA) and then texture features were selected based on the gray level co-occurrence matrix (GLCM). Next, features data were reduced dimensionality by fisher discriminant analysis (FDA) for further building classification model. Finally, compared with linear discriminant analysis (LDA) model and support vector machine (SVM) model, good back propagation artificial neural network (BP-ANN) model obtained the best freshness classification with a 100 % accuracy rating based on the extracted data. The results confirm that the fabricated HMI system combined with multivariate algorithms has ability to evaluate the fresh degree of pork accurately in the microscopic level, which plays an important role in animal food quality control.

• 농업과학연구
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.995-1010
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• 2020

In this study, a multivariate analysis model of partial least square regression (PLSR) was developed to predict the moisture content of green peppers using hyperspectral imaging (HSI). In HSI, illumination is essential for high-quality image acquisition and directly affects the analytical performance of the visible near-infrared hyperspectral imaging (VIS/NIR-HSI) system. When green pepper images were acquired using a direct lighting system, the specular reflection from the surface of the objects and their intensities fluctuated with time. The images include artifacts on the surface of the materials, thereby increasing the variability of data and affecting the obtained accuracy by generating false-positive results. Therefore, images without glare on the surface of the green peppers were created using a polarization filter at the front of the camera lens and by exposing the polarizer sheet at the front of the lighting systems simultaneously. The results obtained from the PLSR analysis yielded a high determination coefficient of 0.89 value. The regression coefficients yielded by the best PLSR model were further developed for moisture content mapping in green peppers based on the selected wavelengths. Accordingly, the polarization filter helped achieve an uniform illumination and the removal of gloss and artifact glare from the green pepper images. These results demonstrate that the HSI technique with a polarized lighting system combined with chemometrics can be effectively used for high-throughput prediction of moisture content and image-based visualization.

• 대한원격탐사학회지
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• 제30권5호
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• pp.665-675
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• 2014

본 연구에서는 소나무재선충병이 확산되어 있는 거제도를 대상으로 소나무재선충병 감염목 특성분석을 위하여 지상용 초분광 카메라를 활용하여 2012년과 2013년에 걸쳐 대상 임목을 촬영하였다. 영상 촬영은 소나무재선충병이 확산되는 시기인 6~9월 기간에 개체목 단위와 임분 단위로 구분하여, 개체목은 인위적으로 소나무재선충병을 주입한 공시목을 대상으로 실시하고, 임분은 소나무재선충병이 자연적으로 발생한 임분을 대상으로 실시하였다. 수백개의 파장대역 정보를 담고 있는 지상용 초분광 영상을 이용하여 소나무재선충병 감염단계에서부터 고사단계에 이르기까지 파장대역 변화와 특성분석을 진행하였다. 그 결과, 전체 파장대역 중 적색영역(550~700 nm)의 변화가 두드러지게 나타났으며 특히, 688 nm 전후의 파장대역에서 고사목과 정상목간의 가장 많은 변화폭이 관측되었다. 향후 초분광 항공사진을 활용한 소나무재선충병 감염목 탐지 활용가능성 판단을 위하여 개체목 단위 촬영영상보다 대면적의 임분단위 촬영영상을 활용한 분석이 진행되었다. 가장 큰 변화를 나타낸 688 nm 구간의 식생지수 활용을 위하여 Normalized Difference Vegetation Index(NDVI), Red Edge Normalized Difference Vegetation Index(reNDVI), Photochemical Reflectance Index(PRI), Anthocyanin Reflectance Index 2(ARI2) 식생지수에 대한 비교 분석을 실시하였다. 감염목 탐지에 효율성이 높다고 판단되는 지수는 NDVI와 reNDVI으로 나타났으며 688 nm를 NDVI와 reNDVI식 적색영역에 적용한 결과 688 nm를 포함하여 적용한 지수값에서 감염진행에 따른 가장 큰 변화폭을 나타내어 감염목 탐지에 가장 효율적인 것으로 판단되었다.

• Journal of Biosystems Engineering
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.145-152
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• 2015

Purpose: The inability to adequately judge the efficacy of cleaning and sanitation procedures in deli departments is a recognized food safety concern. In a prior study, our research group demonstrated that visual inspection of cleaned produce processing surfaces could be enhanced through the use of a portable fluorescence imaging device that detected residual produce residues. Methods: To explore the feasibility of using fluorescence imaging to similarly detect residual deli residues, spectra of American, Cheddar, Provolone, and Swiss cheeses and of processed chicken, ham, roast beef, and turkey were acquired using a laboratory hyperspectral imaging system. Circular punches of these commodities were placed onto stainless steel and high density polyethylene coupons for imaging. The coupon materials were selected to represent common surfaces found in deli departments. Results: Analysis of hyperspectral fluorescence images showed that cheeses exhibited peaks in the blue-green region and at around 675 nm. Meats exhibited peaks in the blue-green region with one of four ham and one of four chicken brands exhibiting peaks at around 675 nm, presumably due to use of plant-derived additives. When commodities were intermittently imaged over two weeks, locations of spectral peaks were preserved while intensity of peaks at shorter wavelengths increased with time. Conclusion: These results demonstrate that fluorescence imaging techniques have the potential to enhance surface hygiene inspection in deli departments and, given the immediate availability of imaging results, to help optimize routine cleaning procedures.

• 대한원격탐사학회지
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.649-659
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• 2018

The aim of this study is to develop a protocol for obtaining spectral signals that are robust to varying lighting conditions, which are often found in the Polar regions, for creating a spectral library specific to those regions. Because hyperspectral image (HSI)-derived spectra are collected on the same scale as images, they can be directly associated with image data. However, it is challenging to find precise and robust spectra that can be used for a spectral library from images taken under different lighting conditions. Hence, this study proposes a new radiometric calibration protocol that incorporates radiometric targets with a traditional vicarious calibration approach to solve issues in image-based spectrum measurements. HSIs obtained by the proposed method under different illumination levels are visually uniform and do not include any artifacts such as stripes or random noise. The extracted spectra capture spectral characteristics such as reflectance curve shapes and absorption features better than those that have not been calibrated. The results are also validated quantitatively. The calibrated spectra are shown to be very robust to varying lighting conditions and hence are suitable for a spectral library specific to the Polar regions.

• 대한원격탐사학회지
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• 제24권5호
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• pp.397-408
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• 2008

A wide variety of applications of imaging spectrometer have been proved using data from airborne systems. The Compact Airborne Imaging Spectrometer System (CAISS) was jointly designed and developed as the airborne hyperspectral imaging system by Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) and ELOP inc., Israel. The primary mission of the CAISS is to acquire and provide full contiguous spectral information with high spatial resolution for advanced applications in the field of remote sensing. The CAISS consists of six physical units; the camera system, the gyro-stabilized mount, the jig, the GPS/INS, the power inverter and distributor, and the operating system. These subsystems are to be tested and verified in the laboratory before the flight. Especially the camera system of the CAISS has to be calibrated and validated with the calibration equipments such as the integrating sphere and spectral lamps. To improve data quality and its availability, it is the most important to understand the mechanism of imaging spectrometer system and the radiometric and spectral characteristics. The several performance tests of the CAISS were conducted in the camera system level. This paper presents the major characteristics of the CAISS, and summarizes the results of performance tests in the camera system level.