• 한국HCI학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2009.02a
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• pp.1172-1175
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• 2009

This study aims to develop communication devices and interfaces to address the communication needs of the hearing impaired. Through three FGI (Focused Group Interview)s with deaf persons and sign-language interpreters, we studied the communication methods, devices, and needs of the deaf. On the basis of our analysis, we propose a communication framework to improve their means of communication with normal or other deaf persons. We have designed a communication system that is based on the proposed framework: this system suggests functions for remote sign-language interpretation services for conversations in close-range and over the phone. Details are presented regarding the design of interfaces for video calls, text messages, and digital memos, addressing the conversation patterns of the deaf. The system includes hardware form factors for video phones that facilitate sign language conversations and also mitigate other auditory problems in daily life, such as problems with door bells. The design concept has been verified through a test with six deaf users.

• Proceedings of the Korea Information Processing Society Conference
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• 2014.11a
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• pp.366-368
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• 2014

본 발명은 교내 동아리 내 회원들끼리 의사소통을 통한 유대감과 소속감을 주기위한 커뮤티케이션 어플리케이션이다. 공지사항, 앨범, 실시간 채팅 등의 기능을 통해 시간과 공간의 제약 없이 소통할 수 있게 해주는 어플리케이션을 만들어 원활한 정보 교류와 의사소통이 가능하게 할 수 있는 어플리케이션이다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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• 2006.05a
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• pp.324-327
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• 2006

The person who gets a ALS(Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) has language disability and physical disability together. A common first symptom is a painless weakness in a hand, foot, arm or leg, which occurs in more than half of all cases. Other early symptoms include muscle weakness of speech. In the early stage of this disease they can communicate with other persons, but it will become increasingly difficult. In our research we have designed and implemented communication tools for them. We have implemented Chunjiin(the Korean computer keyboard) at PDA(personal digital assistant). And we have also implemented software which is consisted of frequently used words.

• Journal of the Korea Convergence Society
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• v.10 no.5
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• pp.189-201
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• 2019

The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between communication motive, fatigue and loneliness in mobile environment. According to previous research, the most important communication motive in mobile environment is pleasure. Therefore, pleasure was selected as a representative communication motive. To do this, we collected data for empirical analysis from mobile messenger users using questionnaire. We found that pleasure has a negative effect on loneliness. Second, pleasure has a negative effect on connection, function, and focus. On the other hand, pleasure has no effect on delivery and relationship fatigue. Finally, function and focus have a positive effect on loneliness. On the other hand, connection, delivery, and relationship fatigue have no effect on loneliness. As a result of the research, it is possible to reduce the function and focus fatigue due to the use of the mobile messenger by adding the functions that cause the enjoyment of using the messenger. In addition, the addition of fun-inducing features can also reduce loneliness caused by the use of mobile messenger. Future research will also need to identify factors that may reduce connection and relationship fatigue.

• Journal of rehabilitation welfare engineering & assistive technology
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• v.6 no.1
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• pp.37-43
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• 2012

We conducted a user-centered usability testing on the Android-based Mobile Augmentative Alternative Communication(AAC) Software. In this paper, we examined functionality, satisfaction, and ease of information searching for a specific function using a task scenario, and we investigated appropriateness of development purposes, contents, instructional strategies, usability, functions of management mode, and user interface of the mobile AAC to the communication needs of children who are nonverbal. We also examined user requirements, preference, satisfaction, and other personal opinions for the mobile AAC using an open feedback. In addition, we investigated users' preference for the size of mobile devices using 4.3", 5.0", and 7.0" mobile devices.

• Journal of the HCI Society of Korea
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• v.7 no.2
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• pp.35-42
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• 2012

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the usability of the tablet PC-based Korean high-tech AAC(Augmentative Alternative Communication System) software. In order to develop an AAC software which is appropriate to Korean cultural/linguistic contexts and communication needs of the users, we examined the necessity and ease of use for the communication functions that are required in native Korean communication, such as polite expressions, tense expressions, negative expressions, subject-verb auto-matching, and automatic sentence generation functions, using a scenario-based user testing. We also investigated the users' needs, preferences, and satisfaction for the tablet PC-based Korean high tech AAC using a semi-structured and open questionnaires. The participants of this study were 9 special education teachers, 6 speech therapists, and 6 parents whose children had communication disabilities. The results of the usability testing of the tablet PC-based Korean high-tech AAC software presented positive responses in general, by indicating overall scores of above 4 out of 5 except in tense and negative expressions. The necessity and ease of use in the tense and negative expressions were evaluated relatively low, and it might be related to the inconsistent interface with the polite expressions. In terms of the user interface(UI), there were users' needs for clear visual feedback in the symbol selection and display, consistent interface for all functions, more natural subject-verb auto-matching, and spacing in the text within symbols. The results of the usability testing and users' feedback might serve as a guideline to compensate and improve the function and UI of the existing AAC software.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Computer Information Conference
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• 2013.07a
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• pp.241-244
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• 2013

본 논문에서는 TCP 소켓을 이용해서 스마트폰의 GPS 및 3G/4G, WiFi 기능으로 위치전송을 통한 미아, 치매노인 찾기 및 약속잡기 App에 관해 제안한다. 이 App은 스마트폰 등 정보기기의 발달로 인한 가족 간의 대화 단절, 실종 및 비정상적이고 비윤리적인 사회문제를 해결하는데 이의를 둔다. App을 통해 온 가족을 하나의 그룹으로 묶어 그룹 간에 일정을 공유할 수 있고, 채팅 기능을 통해 가족의 대화를 유도해 효율적인 의사소통을 가능하게 한다. 또한 GPS 기능을 통해 위치정보를 공유하고 한 자리에 모이기 힘든 현대 가족에게 쉽게 가족 간에 약속장소를 정할 수 있으며, 유사시에는 위젯을 통해 자신의 위치를 가족들에게 신속히 문자메시지로 보내 브라우저로 위치를 확인할 수 있게 된다.

• Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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• v.22 no.4
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• pp.430-440
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• 2021

The purpose of this study was to analyze the degree of depression, cognitive function, communication ability, and the quantitative electroencephalogram (EEG) in elderly individuals with hearing loss and to investigate their inter-relationship. Hearing-impaired elderly participants, aged 60 years or older (37 men and 26 women) who visited the S Hearing Rehabilitation Center in Y City from June 20, 2020, to September 3, 2020, participated voluntarily after a recruitment announcement.The participants' overall characteristics, depression, and cognitive functions were evaluated with a structured questionnaire. The Word Recognition Score (WRS) was evaluated with an audiometer using the Korean Standard Monosyllabic Word Lists for Adults (KS-MWL-A). The quantitative EEG was measured with dry electrodes using a 2-channel EEG on the frontal lobes Fp1 and Fp2. The results are summarized as follows: Communication ability showed a positive correlation with the left-right symmetry of the frontal lobes (**p<.01) and a negative correlation with right-brain mental distraction and stress (*p<.05). In the difference WRS test for each group, the left-right symmetry of the frontal lobes (**p<.01) showed the greatest correlation with communication ability. Our results suggest that the left-right symmetry of the frontal lobes can be a biomarker indicative of the communication ability of older people with hearing impairments.

• Review of KIISC
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• v.17 no.5
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• pp.25-31
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• 2007

IT기술과 지능을 로봇에 융합시킴으로써, 로봇이 스스로 사용자를 인식하여 사용자가 원하는 일을 하고 원하는 정보를 검색해 주는 인간 중심적 서비스를 제공하는 것이 지능형 로봇의 궁극적인 목표이다. 사용자가 원하는 서비스를 제공하기 위해서는 다양한 의사소통 채널을 통해 인간과 로봇, 두 개체간의 상호작용 및 의사소통 연결 고리를 형성하는 인간-로봇 상호작용(HRI: Human-Robot Interaction)기술 개발이 반드시 필요하다. HRI 기술에는 얼굴 인식, 음성 인식, 제스처 인식 및 감정 인식 등 로봇이 인간의 의사표시를 인식하기 위한 기술들이 있다. 본고에서는 지능형 로봇과 로봇의 시각 지능화의 가장 핵심적인 기능인 얼굴 인식의 융합 기술 동향에 대해서 응용 서비스 및 표준화 이슈를 중심으로 살펴보고자 한다.

• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.11 no.4
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• pp.253-262
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• 2011

Cognitive-communicative disorders after traumatic brain injury(TBI) and right hemisphere damage(RHD) are different from other neurological disorders in nature. Therefore, it is not desirable to use aphasia tests in evaluating individuals with TBI or RHD. The aim of this study is to review assessment protocols on TBI and RHD, and literature related with them. As a result, it is recommended that individuals with TBI be examined in scope of the cognition including attention, memory, organization, reasoning, as well as the functional communication. Similarly, it is useful to consider high-order language related to various cognitive domains in assessing cognitive-communicative ability after RHD. In conclusion, we need to focus on the overall cognitive-communicative domains in an evaluative process of TBI and RHD. Furthermore, it is necessary to develop multiple items for individuals with cognitivecommunicative disorders for the purpose of differentiating these heterogeneous groups from other neurological disorders such as aphasia, and of making good use of them as a therapeutic manual.