• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.1226-1235
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• 2016

For wearable health monitoring systems, a fundamental problem is the limited space for storing energy, which can be translated into a short operational life. In this paper, a highly efficient active voltage doubling rectifier with a wide input range for micro-piezoelectric energy harvesting systems is proposed. To obtain a higher output voltage, the Dickson charge pump topology is chosen in this design. By replacing the passive diodes with unbalanced-biased comparator-controlled active counterparts, the proposed rectifier minimizes the voltage losses along the conduction path and solves the reverse leakage problem caused by conventional comparator-controlled active diodes. To improve the rectifier input voltage sensitivity and decrease the minimum operational input voltage, two low power common-gate comparators are introduced in the proposed design. To keep the comparator from oscillating, a positive feedback loop formed by the capacitor C is added to it. Based on the SMIC 0.18-μm standard CMOS process, the proposed rectifier is simulated and implemented. The area of the whole chip is 0.91×0.97 mm², while the rectifier core occupies only 13% of this area. The measured results show that the proposed rectifier can operate properly with input amplitudes ranging from 0.2 to 1.0V and with frequencies ranging from 20 to 3000 Hz. The proposed rectifier can achieve a 92.5% power conversion efficiency (PCE) with input amplitudes equal to 0.6 V at 200 Hz. The voltage conversion efficiency (VCE) is around 93% for input amplitudes greater than 0.3 V and load resistances larger than 20kΩ.

• 한국음향학회지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.63-72
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• 2011

본 논문은 반향음과 투과음을 감소시키기 위한 평판형 음향재료의 성능평가 장치를 제작하고 측정시스템을 구성하며 표준표적을 이용한 검증을 통해 신뢰성을 확보하는 데 목적이 있다. 반향음감소와 투과손실 측정은 신호간섭이 없도록 대형수조에서 실시되는 것이 일반적이지만, 본 논문에서는 신호간섭을 고려해야 하는 소형수조에서 최저 30 kHz까지 측정이 가능한 측정시스템을 구성하였다. 이를 위해 신호모의를 통해 신호간섭이 없는 최적의 기하학적 배치를 도출하였으며, 획득한 신호를 시간영역과 주파수영역의 총 네 가지 방법으로 ER과 TL을 도출하는 신호처리 알고리즘을 확립하였다. 마지막으로 대형수조에서의 전파손실 실측실험을 통해 측정시스템을 보정하고 알루미늄 판과 스티로폼을 표준표적으로 사용한 측정결과를 Brekhovskikh Layer Model과 비교하여 측정시스템 검증을 수행하였다.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.45-51
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• 2017

Objective: This study aimed to identify the area with greatest effect using self-myofascial release technique (self-MFR) in the hamstring, suboccipital, and plantar regions. Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: Twenty-two adult subjects were evaluated for flexibility and hamstring pain threshold after self-MFR. Based on the superficial back line, the self-MFR application areas were the suboccipital region, hamstring, and plantar regions. Self-MFR was applied to each area using a wooden pole for a total of 4 minutes. Self-MFR was applied for 3 days at the same time of day, which was randomly assigned for each subject. Treatment was applied to one area each day. The sit and reach test (SRT), active range of motion (AROM), and passive ROM (PROM) were used to determine changes in flexibility, and an algometer was used to determine pain threshold. Pre/post-self-MFR effectiveness was tested using a paired t-test. Repeated measurement was used to compare self-MFR effects in the suboccipital, hamstring, and plantar regions. Results: When the self-MFR technique was applied to the 3 areas, the SRT showed significant improvement over baseline (p<0.05). Bilateral AROM and PROM showed significant improvements (p<0.05). When the self-MFR technique was applied to the hamstring, the semimembranosus showed a significant change in pain threshold (p<0.05). Conclusions: Our findings suggest that indirect application based on the Anatomy Trains could be effective for those who need to improve muscle flexibility. Moreover, self-MFR easily alleviates myofascial pain while maintaining flexibility, and can be performed at any time and place.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.287-303
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• 2018

Applications of energy harvesting from mechanical vibrations is becoming popular but the full potential of such applications is yet to be explored. This paper addresses this issue by considering an application of energy harvesting for the dual objective of serving as an indicator of structural health monitoring (SHM) and extent of control. Variation of harvested energy from an undamaged baseline is employed for this purpose and the concept is illustrated by implementing it for active vibrations of a pipe structure. Theoretical and experimental analyses are carried out to determine the energy harvesting potential from undamaged and damaged conditions. The use of energy harvesting as indicator for control is subsequently investigated, considering the effect of the introduction of a tuned mass damper (TMD). It is found that energy harvesting can be used for the detection and monitoring of the location and magnitude of damage occurring within a pipe structure. Additionally, the harvested energy acts as an indicator of the extent of reduction of vibration of pipes when a TMD is attached. This paper extends the range of applications of energy harvesting devices for the monitoring of built infrastructure and illustrates the vast potential of energy harvesters as smart sensors.

• 한국정보전자통신기술학회논문지
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.209-214
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• 2018

도시철도인 지하철은 대중교통 수단 중의 핵심이라고 할 수 있다. 도시 철도는 항상 많은 승객들이 이용하다 보니 도난, 범죄, 테러 등의 심각한 문제에 늘 노출되어 있다. 특히 도시철도 환경 특성상 감시 범위가 넓게 분산되어 있고 감시 대상 범위가 급증하고 있어 기존 CCTV와 같은 수동적인 감시만으로는 종합적인 관리가 어려운 상황이다. 본 논문에서는 도시철도내 지능형 객체인식 시스템을 구성, 설계 방법 및 객체 인식 알고리즘을 제안하고자 한다. 제안하고자 하는 객체 인식시스템은 역사내 카메라 영상을 분석하여 승강장 및 대합실에서 제한구역내 접근이나, 방치 혹은 일정 시간 이상 움직이지 않는 물체가 있는 경우를 위험 상황으로 인지하고 신속하게 대응 할 수 있도록 하고자 하였다. 제안된 알고리즘은 기존 Kalman 필터를 이용한 객체 인식율 84.62%에 비해 지정지역 감지에 대해서는 100%, 방치된 물체 감지는 최소 82% 이상, 움직임이 없는 물체 감지에서는 94% 이상의 감지율을 나타내어 실효성을 입증하였다.

• Journal of Power Electronics
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.555-566
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• 2015

A TRIAC dimming LED driver that can control the brightness of LED arrays for a wide range of source voltage variations is proposed in this paper. Unlike conventional PWM LED drivers, the proposed LED driver adopts a TRIAC switch, which inherently guarantees zero current switching and has been proven to be quite reliable over its long lifetime. Unlike previous TRIAC type LED drivers, the proposed LED driver is composed of an LC input filter and a variable switched capacitance, which is modulated by the TRIAC turn-on timing. Thus, the LED power regulation and dimming control, which are done by a volume resistor in the same way as the conventional TRIAC dimmers, can be simultaneously performed by the TRIAC control circuit. Because the proposed LED driver has high efficiency and a long lifetime with a high power factor (PF) and low total harmonic distortion (THD) characteristics, it is quite adequate for industrial lighting applications such as streets, factories, parking garages, and emergency stairs. A simple step-down capacitive power supply circuit composed of passive components only is also proposed, which is quite useful for providing DC power from an AC source without a bulky and heavy transformer. A prototype 60 W LED driver was implemented by the proposed design procedure and verified by simulation and experimental results, where the efficiency, PF, and THD are 92%, 0.94, and 6.3%, respectively. The LED power variation is well mitigated to below ${\pm}2%$ for 190 V < $V_s$ < 250 V by using the proposed simple control circuit.

• 대한기계학회논문집
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• 제12권5호
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• pp.959-967
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• 1988

본 연구에서는 반능동형 감쇠기의 작동기준을 설정하고 그것의 타당성을 조사 하는 것이 주목적이어서 속도에 대한 고려는 제외하였다.이때 반능동형 감쇠계가 고정된 감쇠계수를 갖는 감쇠기로 구성된 계보다 얼마만큼 성능이 향상되며 능동형 감 쇠기(감쇠계수를 제한된 영역내에서 순간순간 조절하여 변화시킬 수 있는 감쇠기)를 갖는 계에 얼마만큼 접근하는가가 비교되어진다.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제31권5호
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• pp.266-272
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• 2019

Purpose: This study compared the effects of Static stretching and Mulligan's Two-leg rotation about the Hamstring flexibility, Hip range of motion, and pain. Methods: The subjects were allocated randomly into two groups: Static stretching group (n=13) and Mulligan's two leg rotation group (n=14). The study was designed with stretching protocols for four minutes and thirty seconds per day five times a week for three weeks in total. Measurements, including the Sit and reach test, Active/Passive Straight leg raise, and Visual analogue scale, were conducted before and after the intervention. The data were analyzed using a paired t-test and independent t-test. Results: The flexibility of the two leg rotation group was higher than the static stretching group after the intervention. The post-sit and reach test value of the two leg rotation group was significantly higher than the pre-sit and reach test value of the static stretching group. In addition, the variance of the sit and reach test of the two leg rotation group was significantly higher than that of the static stretching group. Conclusion: These results showed that two leg rotation techniques have a positive effect on the changes in the sit and reach test and active straight leg raise test. Two leg rotation techniques can be recommended as a self-stretching and easier way to stabilize the lumbopelvic rhythm, reduce the stiffness of the muscle and relieve pain. This is effective in preventing muscle damage, enabling muscle relaxation and reducing the risk of injury to the spine during daily lives and in sports activities.

• 한국광학회지
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• 제28권5호
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• pp.241-249
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• 2017

본 논문에서는 $7.7{\mu}m$에서 $12.8{\mu}m$ 파장 대역에 적용 가능한 비냉각 열상장비 광학계를 설계 및 분석 하였다. 최적화 과정을 통하여 설계된 원적외선 광학계의 유효초점거리는 5.44 mm를 가지며, 4면의 비구면과 2면의 회절면을 포함하였다. 광학계의 F/수는 F/1.2로 설정하였고, 시야각은 $90^{\circ}{\times}67.5^{\circ}$가 되도록 하였다. 회절면이 적용된 hybrid 렌즈를 이용하여 보다 효율적으로 고차 수차가 보정되도록 하였고, 이때 발생되는 회절 특성은 scalar 회절 효율을 이용하여 평가하였다. 또한 hybrid 렌즈에서 발생되는 회절 현상에 의한 통합 회절효율을 예측하고 배경잡음에 의한 MTF 저하를 고려하였다. 원적외선 광학계의 온도 변화에 따른 보상은 광학식 비열화를 이용하여 광학계의 MTF 성능이 초점 심도 내에서 유지되도록 하였다. 결론적으로 비냉각 열상장비에 효율적으로 적용 가능한 광학설계 결과를 얻었다.

• 융합정보논문지
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• 제11권11호
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• pp.166-171
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• 2021

본 연구에서는 기존 고무마운트와 동일한 외부 형상을 갖는 능동마운트를 고안하고 진동절연 성능을 실험적으로 고찰하고자 한다. 압전작동기를 특징으로 하는 제안된 능동 마운트는 고성능 선박이나 자동차에서 사용되는 기계장치들의 진동을 절연하기 위해 적용될 수 있으며, 고무요소와 함께 구성되어 하이브리드 구조를 갖고 있다. 먼저 수동형 고무마운트의 동적 특성을 실험적으로 고찰하였으며, 고무마운트의 형상에 기초하여 능동형 마운트을 위한 고무요소가 제작되었고 2개의 스택형 압전작동기와 직렬로 연결함으로써 관성형 작동메커니즘을 구성하였다. 본 연구에서는 진동을 절연하기 위해 단순하면서도 현장 적용이 용이한 PID 제어기가 구성되어 비공진 고주파수 대역의 진동을 절연하기 위한 제어 실험에 적용되었다. 마지막으로 넓은 주파수 영역에서 진동제어 성능을 실험적으로 고찰하고 기존 고무마운트와 진동 절연 성능를 비교 평가하였다.