• Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers B
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• v.36 no.12
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• pp.1217-1222
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• 2012

A wall flow sensor has been used for feedback flow control and wall shear stress measurement. In this study, we developed a new wall flow sensor by combining the PIV algorithm and the micro image sensor used in an optical mouse. The feasibility of the wall flow sensor was investigated by using simulated fluid flow experiments. Compared with the quadrature signal from imaging devices, the accuracy of the wall flow velocity measurement was improved and the dynamic range increased. In addition, the depth information of particles was also measured by using the defocusing imaging technique.

• The Science & Technology
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• no.9 s.424
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• pp.20-22
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• 2004

"이제 미지의 영역은 뇌뿐입니다. 영상장치의 수준에 따라 각국의 연구성과는 달라질 겁니다." PET(양전자 방출 단층촬영 장치)를 세계 최초로 개발, 뇌영상 연구분야의 세계 3대 석학 가운데 한 사람으로 꼽히는 UC어바인 조장희(68) 교수는 쩌렁쩌렁한 목소리에 기백이 넘쳤다. 고희를 앞둔 나이가 무색할 정도였다. 한국과학기술원과 광주과학기술원의 초빙 석좌교수 시절(1978~98년)의 거침없는 성격은 변함이 없었고, 뇌과학의 미래에 대한 그의 확신은 여전했다. 조 교수는 자신의 마지막 연구 인생을 조국에서 불태울 수 있는 기회를 잡았다. 가천의대가 조 교수를 영입해 370억 원을 들여 최첨단 뇌과학연구소를 세우기로 한 것이다. 조 교수에게는 15년간 연봉 30만 달러를 보장하는 파격적인 조건을 제시했다. 조 교수가 맡게 될 뇌과학영상연구소는 뇌 속에서 벌어지는 미세한 현상을 손바닥 보듯 들여다볼 수 있는 방법과 장치를 개발하게 된다. 가장 우선적인 목표는 MRI(자기공명 영상장치)와 PET를 합친 영상장치의 세계 최초 개발이다.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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• v.81 no.3
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• pp.739-745
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• 2020

A major concern associated with carotid artery angioplasty and stenting (CAS) is a periprocedural distal cerebral embolization. To prevent distal embolization, embolic protection devices (EPDs) have been developed. However, the risk of cerebral embolism after protected CAS in patents with a vulnerable plaque is controversial and either a silent or a symptomatic stroke can occur despite the use of EPDs. Here, we report a case of a massive cerebral microemboli after a protected CAS using a distal filter EPD for a vulnerable plaque with a lipid rich necrotic core and intraplaque hemorrhage.

• Journal of the Institute of Electronics Engineers of Korea SP
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• v.37 no.3
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• pp.11-16
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• 2000

In this paper, a real-time implementation of scene-based non-uniformity correction by digital technique is proposed for microscan-mode staring infrared cameras. Most scene-based non-uniformity correction algorithms, without sensor motion, can not be applied to stationary scenes because of image blurring and fading. Using microscanning effect, coupled with a modified version of Scribner's algorithm, the proposed technique can correct the artifacts and non-uniformities in real time Computer simulations and hardware experiments demonstrate substantial Improvement of image qualities in stationary as well as moving scenes.

• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.10 no.9
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• pp.259-266
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• 2010

The study focuses on the value of Micro CT, a high resolution X-ray imaging device, by using it on rats to observe the overall portal vein image of the liver and the microvasculature of each lobes, visualize the 4 segmental lobes and acquire 3D image of the microvasculature through the reconstruction of sectional image data. Less of the damage to liver of the 5 mice, the device was able to separate the liver into 4 segmental lobes and displayed the 4 portal vein microvasculature in 2D. By using the 3D MIP technique, observation of the whole portal vein system microvasculature in 3D image was made possible along with each of the portal vein segment's branches until the 6th branch. Measured the size of 6branch, the average was measured at 1branch : $0.51mm{\pm}0.08$, 2 branch : $0.32mm{\pm}0.12$, 3 branch : $0.23mm{\pm}0.11$, 4 branch : $0.19mm{\pm}0.08$, 5 branch : $0.13mm{\pm}0.06$, 6 branch : $70.5{\mu}m{\pm}14.1$. The 3D image and the images of the microvasculatures in the result of study proved that the Micro-CT can be considered many useful device in obtaining high resolution images.

• The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Power Electronics
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• v.14 no.2
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• pp.128-133
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• 2009

This paper describes the development of a miniature high voltage power supply for driving an image intensifier tube (IIT). The IIT is used for portable night vision devices to observe an object in the dark. A small-sized high voltage power supply generating thousands volts from the battery power source is needed to drive the IIT. This paper presents the design and implementation of the high voltage power supply for the IIT. The experimental results are provided to verify the operation of the developed power supply.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Nondestructive Testing
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• v.18 no.3
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• pp.181-190
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• 1998

A computerized tomography system was developed using the X-ray source that has diameter of 5 micrometer. The system is used for the nondestructive testing of specimens with diameter below 20 mm. The convolution back projection algorithm was adopted for the reconstruction of cross sectional image, and the shape of the X-ray beam was let parallel beam or fan beam to compare each resultant image. Our CT system was constructed to operate based on the personal computer. The sectional images of the fabricated specimens were reconstructed and analyzed. The reconstructed images well coincided with real images taken with optical microscope and gave us enough reports on the defects in the ceramic specimen. The resolution of the system regarded as about $20{\sim}30$ micrometers.

• Journal of Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Waste Technology(JNFCWT)
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• v.3 no.1
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• pp.17-21
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• 2005

Shielded laser ablation system composed of laser system, image analyser, XYZ translator with motion controller, ablation chamber, manipulator and various optics was designed. Nd:YAG laser which can be tunable from 1064 nm to 266 m was selected as light source. CCD camera(< $\pm$200) was chosen to analyze a crater less than 50 un in diameter. XYZ translator was composed of three linear stage which can travel 50 w with a minimum movement of 1 um and motion controller. Before the performance test, each part of system was optically aligned. To perform the ablation test, the specimen was ablated by 50 um interval and observed by image analyser The shape of crater was almost round, indicating laser beam has homogeneous energy distribution. The resolution and magnification of image system were compatible with the design.

• Journal of the Institute of Electronics Engineers of Korea SP
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• v.47 no.1
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• pp.97-102
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• 2010

A laser speckle is a random pattern that has a granular appearance produced by reflected light when a coherent laser illuminates an irregular course surface. Most important property of laser speckle is detecting micro-vascular. Speckle image needs image processing to detect micro-vascular. This paper proposes a new image processing method for laser speckle, adaptive window method that adaptively processes laser speckle images in the spatial. Conventional fixed window based LASCA has shortcoming in that it uses the same window size regardless of target areas. Inherently laser speckle contains undesired noise. Thus a large window is helpful for removing the noise but it results in low resolution of image. Otherwise a small window may detect micro vascular but it has limits in noise removal. To overcome this trade-off, we newly introduce the concept of adaptive window method to conventional laser speckle image analysis. We have compared conventional LASCA and its variants with the proposed method in terms of image quality and processing complexity.

• The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
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• v.55 no.1
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• pp.100-110
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• 2017

Purpose: This paper describes the basic principles and the feasibility of the field of dental diagnosis of optical coherence tomography (OCT) used in diverse field of medical diagnosis. Materials and methods: In this review, the research data of OCT were searched from PubMed, medical journal and related papers. Results: Generally, OCT is noninvasive and is possible to secure an excellent spatial resolution and real-time images of biological microstructure. Conclusion: This review discusses not only the basic principles of operation, types, advantages, disadvantages of OCT but also the future applications of OCT technology and their potential in the field of dental diagnosis.