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Signal Analysis According to the Position of the ECG Sensor Electrode in Healthcare Backpack (헬스케어 가방의 ECG 센서 전극 위치에 따른 신호 분석)

  • Lee, Hyeon-Seok;Chung, Wan-Young
    • Journal of Sensor Science and Technology
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    • v.23 no.6
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    • pp.402-408
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    • 2014
  • Heart rate is one of the most important signal to monitor the health condition of the patient or exerciser. Various wearable devices have been developed for the continuous monitoring of ECG signal from human body during exercise. Among these, ECG chest belt has been widely used. However wearing chest belt with ECG sensor is uncomfortable in normal life due to the electrode contact between metal electrodes of ECG sensor and skin of the human body. So we develop the royal healthcare backpack that can measure ECG signal without skin contact by using capacitor-type ECG sensor. The position of the measurement point is critical to collect a clear ECG signal in the capacitive ECG measurement from backpack. Various tests were conducted to find the optimal ECG measurement position which has less noise and could get strong and clear ECG signal during exercise, walking, hiking, mountain climbing and cycling.

Reliability Evaluation Technology of Metal Working Fluids Supply Method (절삭유 공급 방식의 신뢰성 평가 기술)

  • 강재훈;송준엽;이승우;박화영;박종권
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Machine Tool Engineers Conference
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    • 2002.04a
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    • pp.206-208
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    • 2002
  • Metalworking fluids (MWFs) are fluids used during machining and grinding to prolong the life of the tool , carry away debris, and protect the surfaces of work pieces. These fluids reduce friction between the cutting tool and the work surface, reduce wear and galling, Protect surface characteristics, reduce surface adhesion or welding and carry away generated heat. Workers can be exposed to MWFs by inhaling aerosols (mists) and by skin contact with the fluid. Skin contact occurs by dipping the hands into the fluid, splashes, or handling workpieces coated with the fluids. The amount of mist generated (and the result ins level of exposure) depends on many factors. To reduce the potential health risks associated with occupational exposures to MWFs, it is required to establish optimum MWFs supply method and condition with minimum Quantity in all over the mechanical machining field including high speed type heavy cult ing process.

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An Experimental Study on the Proper Supply Method of Metal Cutting Coolant (절삭유 공급 방식의 최적화를 위한 실험적 연구)

  • 강재훈;송준엽;최종호
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
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    • 2004.10a
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    • pp.977-980
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    • 2004
  • Metalworking fluids (MWFs) are fluids used during machining and grinding to prolong the life of the tool, carry away debris, and protect the surfaces of work pieces. These fluids reduce friction between the cutting tool and the work surface, reduce wear and galling, protect surface characteristics, reduce surface adhesion or welding and carry away generated heat. Workers can be exposed to MWFs by inhaling aerosols (mists) and by skin contact with the fluid. Skin contact occurs by dipping the hands into the fluid, splashes, or handling workpieces coated with the fluids. The amount of mist generated (and the resulting level of exposure) depends on many factors. To reduce the environmental pollution wastes and the potential health risks associated with occupational exposures to MWFs, it is required to establish optimum MWFs supply method and condition with minimum quantity in all over the mechanical machining field including high-speed type heavy cutting process.

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Measurement of the effects of RF exposure on human physiology by cellular phones (휴대전화 전자파 노출에 의한 생리학적 영향 측정)

  • Nam, Ki-Chang;Jung, Won-Hyuk;Park, Joong-Hoon;Kim, Deok-Won
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2005.05a
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    • pp.42-44
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    • 2005
  • Many cellular phone volunteer studies have been conducted since such a social issue is raised that the long time usage of cellular phone may increase health risk. While there were various volunteer studies using GSM cellular phone on heart rate and blood pressure at abroad, very few studies using CDMA phone were conducted in domestic and abroad. In this study, the volunteer groups of 21 adults were exposed at 300 mW for half an hour, and the physiological parameters such as blood pressure, heart rate, respiration rate, and skin impedance were measured. All the parameters' results did not reveal any differences between exposure and non-exposure conditions in adults.

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Clinical and Mycologic Studies of Tinea Corporis in Taegu (대구지방 체부백선에 대한 임상 및 진균학적)

  • Bang, Young-Jun;Kim, Ssang-Young
    • Korean Journal of Clinical Laboratory Science
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    • v.42 no.2
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    • pp.81-85
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    • 2010
  • The clinical features of 178 patients with tinea corporis from January to December 2008 in Catholic Skin Clinics were evaluated. KOH examination and culture from the patients lesions were performed. And cultured dermatophytes were identified by colony morphology and microscopic findings. The ratio of male to female with the infection was about 1.3:1 and showed more prevalence in male. The unexposed area (84.5%) was more frequently affected than exposed (15.5%) and the most common site was buttock. Coexisting dermatophytoses in patients with tinea corporis were noted in 27 cases and the most commons were tinea pedis. The isolated dermatophytes were composed of Trichophyton rubrum (91.7%), Microsporum canis (2.6%), T. verrucosum (2.6%), T. mentagrophytes (1.7%), and T. tonsurans (1.7%).

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One Case of Effect of Complex Lymphedema Therapy(CLT) on Elephantiasis of the Leg (상피증 환자에서 복합적인 림프부종 치료법을 통해 효과를 본 1예)

  • Yeom, Chang-Hwan;Hong, Young-Sun
    • Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
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    • v.4 no.2
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    • pp.161-164
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    • 2001
  • Elephantiasis, which is the final stage of lymphedema, has swelling, papillomas and discharges in the skin. Although this disease is recorded in literature since 50 AD, the treatment is not yet. After all this time, complex lymphedema therapy (CLT) involving lymphatic massaging, bandaging, exercise, and skin care is becoming recognized as the best approach to care for people who develop lymphedema. The patient was a 30-year-old male who complained of swelling, papillomas, and discharges on left leg. He was received with CLT for 2 months, and the symptoms of him were improved.

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Effect of Ethyl Acetate Extract from Caesalpinia sappan L. on Melanogenesis in Melan-a cells

  • Chun, Hyun-Ja;Choi, Won-Hyung;Choi, Eun-Young;Yang, Hyun-Ok;Baek, Seung-Hwa
    • Proceedings of the PSK Conference
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    • 2002.10a
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    • pp.391.3-392
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    • 2002
  • Melanin is a main pigment found in skin. hair and eyes, and tyrosinase plays an important role in the process of melanin polymer biosynthesis. Caesalpinia sappan L.(C. sappan) has been commonly used in Oriental folk medicines to promote blood circulation and as analgesic as well as remedy for thrombosis. This present study was designed to investigate the effect of ethyl acetate extract from C. sappan on melanogenesis in Melan-a cells. (omitted)

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A Study on the Establishment of Proper Metalworking Fluids Supply Method to Reduce the amount Used (절삭유 사용량의 억제를 위한 적절한 공급 방식의 설정을 위한 연구)

  • 강재훈;송준엽;송철원;최종호
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
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    • 2003.06a
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    • pp.1803-1806
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    • 2003
  • Metalworking fluids (MWFs) are fluids used during machining and grinding to prolong the lift of the tool, carry away debris, and protect the surfaces of work pieces. These fluids reduce friction between the cutting tool and the work surface. reduce wear and galling, protect surface characteristics, reduce surface adhesion or welding and carry away generated heat. Workers can be exposed to MWFs by inhaling aerosols (mists) and by skin contact with the fluid. Skin contact occurs by dipping the hands into the fluid, splashes, or handling workpieces coated with the fluids. The amount of mist generated (and the resulting level of exposure) depends on many factors. To reduce the environmental pollution wastes and the potential health risks associated with occupational exposures to MWFs, it is required to establish optimum MWFs supply method and condition with minimum quantity in all over the mechanical machining field including high-speed type heavy cutting process.

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A Study of Physiological Activities of the Thermal Treated Eggplant on the Skin (가지 열수추출물의 피부생리활성에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Ran
    • KSBB Journal
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    • v.31 no.3
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    • pp.151-157
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    • 2016
  • The purpose of the present research was to investigate the physiological activities of the thermal treated eggplant on the skin. Five minute of thermal treatment at $100^{\circ}C$ had the highest polyphenol content of eggplant. However, below and over 5 min of thermal treatment time, they did not increase. When water and ethanol extracts were used, the maximum DPPH radical scavenging activities were obtained, 66.3 and 62.8%, respectively. Among various extracts, the acetone extract gave the highest cosmetic activity. Especially, when acetone extract (15.0 mg/mL) was used, the maximum inhibition activities of tyrosinase, elastase, and collagenase were obtained, 83.4, 78.2 and 62.5%, respectively. These results suggest the anti-wrinkle and whitening and effects of acetone extract were excellent. Therefore, it is should be considered as a promising candidate for novel cosmetic agents.

The Effects of Interferential Current Stimulation on Peripheral Blood Flow (간섭파 자극후의 말초혈류량 변화)

  • Ko, Kyung-Hyun;Kim, Ju-Cheol;Yi, Chung-Hwi
    • Journal of Korean Physical Therapy Science
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    • v.1 no.1
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    • pp.121-127
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    • 1994
  • The purpose of this study was to determine whether vasodilation occurs when interferential current is applied to the cervical sympathetic chain and peripheral sympathetic nerves. A digital thermometer was used to record skin temperature change. The protocols used for interferential stimulation were 90-100 Hz, applied for 20 minutes via two pairs of electrodes 1) to the throat and 2) to the forearm. Forty subjects were stimulated at each of the two sites. There was no significant correlation between inital skin temperature, sex or age and temperature change. Even though there was a statistically significant temperature increase with cervical sympathetic chain stimulation, this had no clinical vasodilatory effect. More research on interferential current stimulation is needed so that the potential benefits to normal subjects and patients is better understood.

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