• Journal of Biomedical Engineering Research
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• v.25 no.6
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• pp.623-628
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• 2004

This paper describes autonomic nervous system activities caused by hyperthermia of far-infrared ray on human body. Designed protocol and analysis algorithm were evaluated by experiments on 20 subjects to analyze the characteristic of heart rate variability(HRV) signals which could be analyzed by FFT power spectrum and time-frequency analysis. Using Poincare' plot analysis, LF and HF were compared with SD1 and SD2. During the experiment, subject was exposed to hyperthermic effects of far-infrared radiation. We could confirm that far-infrared ray, which was known to improve the blood circulation, stress state and enhancing thermal effect into human body, had an effect on human nervous system. As the hyperthermic temperature of far-infrared ray increased, the activity of cardiovascular system to sustain the homeostasis was observed by means of investigating the increase of the sympathetic activity.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2008.07a
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• pp.1813-1814
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• 2008

본 논문에서는 생물학적 운동 메카니즘을 유사하게 구현하기 위해 신경 진동자를 이용한 로봇 팔 제어 시스템을 제안한다. 인간 및 동물의 주기적인 자율 운동을 관장하는 Central Pattern Generator (CPG)를 수학적으로 모델링한 신경 진동자는 그 중요 특성의 하나인 entrainment 효과를 보여준다. 일반적으로 우리는 이 기능을 이용하여 미지의 외부 환경 변화와 같은 외란에 적절히 상호 작용할 수 있는 운동을 생성해 낼 수 있다. 이러한 결과를 보이기 위해, 각 관절에 가상의 신경 진동자 모델을 결합하였고 외부 환경의 변화나 외란의 감지를 위한 F/T센서를 팔의 말단에 부착하여 시스템을 구현하였다. 신경 진동자 모델을 결합한 2축 링크 로봇 팔 시스템(real time)은 주어진 목적운동을 (원 운동) 수행함과 동시에 미지의 외부 환경의 변화(임의의 벽)를 인지하여 적절한 모션을 생성하는 지를 살펴본다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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• 2021.05a
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• pp.550-551
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• 2021

Positioning technology is performing important functions in augmented reality, smart factory, and autonomous driving. Among the positioning techniques, the positioning method using beacons has been considered a challenging task due to the deviation of the RSSI value. In this study, the position of a moving object is predicted by training a neural network that takes the RSSI value of the receiver as an input and the distance as the target value. To do this, the measured distance versus RSSI was collected.

• The Journal of Korean Academy of Sensory Integration
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• v.13 no.2
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• pp.75-84
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• 2015

Objective : The aim of this study was to provide mechanism information of a link between arousal and sensory modulation to increase understanding of neurophysiological study. Subject : Optimal arousal state of a child is an important issue in sensory integration therapy. Limbic system and reticular formation are related to sensory modulation by sensory input. Sensory inputs processes from reticular formation to cortex via ascending reticular activation system for moderate arousal. A lot of neurotransmitters such as cholinergic neurons and monoamin neurons help this processes. Mechanism of arousal was measured by functions of central nervous system (CNS) and autonomic nervous system (ANS) using objective tools such as an electroencephalogram (EEG) and electrodermal responses. Functions of CNS and ANS showed differences between normal children and children with disabilities. Optimal sensory input using sensory integration therapy for children with disabilities helps to act reticular formation, limbic system, and cortex and to maintain appropriate arousal. Conclusion : Such quantitative studies by using neurophysiological methods provide evidence for sensory integration therapy.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Intelligent Systems Conference
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• 2005.11a
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• pp.309-312
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• 2005

본 논문에서는 비젼 시스템과 후각 센서를 이용하여 모바일 로봇의 냄새 발생지 탐색 기능을 구현 하였다. 모바일 로봇에서의 비젼 시스템은 많은 연구가 진행되어진 센싱 방식이지만, 후각 기능은 새롭게 지능 시스템의 센싱 방식으로 주목 받고 있는 추세이다. 이에 본 논문은 이전까지의 연구에서 보여준 임베디드 시스템에서의 가스 센싱 기능 구현을 벗어나 신경망 알고리즘을 이용하여 냄새를 구별 할 수 있는 후각 기능을 구현 하였으며, 비젼 시스템과 후각 센서의 복합적인 알고리즘을 통하여 냄새 발생지를 탐색하는 방법을 제시하였다. 또한 이를 실험하기 위해 AMOR(Autonomous Mobile Olfactory Robot)을 구현하여 남새 발생지 탐색 알고리즘의 효용성을 입증 하였다.

• 대한핵의학회:학술대회논문집
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• 1999.11a
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• pp.36.2-36.2
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• 1999

• Proceedings of the Korean Society for Emotion and Sensibility Conference
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• 2002.11a
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• pp.201-204
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• 2002

심장박동간격은 최근 교감신경과 부교감신경의 안정을 알아보는 척도로 쓰이고 있다. 본 연구 목적은 심장박동변이 측정을 통하여 항균작용 및 원적외선 방사를 하는 특수기능성 직물이 인체의 자율신경계, 감성 및 심리적 변수에 미치는 효과를 알아보는 데에 있다. 총 10명의 피험자를 대상으로 하여 심장박동 간격을 조사하고 시각상사척도를 이용하여 우울, 불안, 피로 그리고 스트레스정도를 착용 전후에 각각 조사하였다. 그 결과 저주파수 적분값과 고주파수 적분값의 비가 착용 전에 비해 착용 후 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 나타났으며 (p<0.05) 우울, 불안, 피로, 스트레스의 값이 유의하게 감소하였다(p<0.05). 본 연구를 통하여 항균, 원적외선 방사를 하는 특수기능성 섬유가 감성이나 자율신경계에 영향을 준다는 것을 관찰할 수 있었다.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• v.46 no.10
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• pp.996-1002
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• 2003

Purpose : In Rett syndrome patients, the incidence of sudden death is greater than that of the general population, and cardiac electrical instability including fatal cardiac arrhythmia is a main suspected cause. In this study, we are going to find out the possible cause of the higher risk of sudden death in Rett patients by the evaluation of heart rate variability, a marker of cardiac autonomic activity and corrected QT intervals. Methods : Diagnosis of Rett syndrome was made by molecular genetic study of Rett syndrome (MECP2 gene) or clinical diagnostic criteria of Rett syndrome. Heart rate variability and corrected QT intervals were measured by 24 h-Holter study in 12 Rett patients, and in 30 age-matched healthy children with chief complaints of chest pain or suspected heart murmurs. The were compared with the normal age-matched control. Results : Patients with total Rett syndrome, classic Rett syndrome, and Rett variants had significantly lower heart rate variability(especially rMSSD)(P<0.05) and longer corrected QT intervals than age-matched healthy children(P<0.05). Sympathovagal balance expressed by the ratio of high to low frequency(LF/HF ratio) also showed statistically significant differences between the three groups considered(P<0.05). Conclusion : A significant reduction of heart rate variability, a marker of autonomic disarray, suggests a possible explanation of cardiac dysfunction in sudden death associated with Rett syndrome.

• Korean Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine
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• v.9 no.1
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• pp.81-92
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• 2001

Stress has been linked to the pathophysiology and pathogenesis of various psychiatric illnesses. Over the past few years, our understanding of the brain and neuroendocrine systems that are linked to stress responses has increased enormously. This article reviews a series of animal and human studies to understand what are the central pathways by which stress is perceived, processed, and transduced into a neuroendocrine response. We focus on the limbic-hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal(LHPA) axis and several neurotransmitter systems such as norepinephrine, CRF, serotonin, acetylcholine, and dopamine. LHPA stress circuit is a complex system with multiple control mechanisms which are altered in pathological states. CRF and related peptides in the central nervous system appear to enhance behavioral responses to stressors. Norepinephrine systems are also activated by stressors and cause the release of catecholamines from the autonomic nervous system. CRF-norepinephrine interaction makes a feed-forward system which may be important for an organism to mobilize not only the pituitary system but also the central nervous system, in response to environmental challenges. The interactions among several neurotransmitters and endocrine systems appear to play key roles in mediating various behavioral and psychological stress responses involving abnormal responses to stressors such as anxiety and affective disorders.

• Korean Journal of Ichthyology
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• v.12 no.1
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• pp.38-45
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• 2000

Depending on the fish species the vascular tone is distinctively regulated by numerous vasoactive substances. In most fish species the regulatory role of autonomic neurotransmitters and other vasoactive substances are not well defined. This research was designed to delineate the regulatory role of various endogenous autonomic neurotransmitters known to be important in mammalian vascular systems on isolated Israeli carp ventral aorta. Acetylcholine(ACh) contracted the aorta regardless of the pre-existing level of vascular tone, and the contraction was almost completely abolished by a cholinergic-muscarinic antagonist atropine. Endogenous, multiple receptor ($\alpha$ and $\beta$)-acting adrenergic agonist epinephrine (Epi) relaxed the vessel in the presence and absence of the pre-existing tones. Another endogenous multiple receptoracting agonist norepinephrine (NE) weakly contracted the aorta in non-preconstrcted state, but the response was reversed to relaxation when preconstricted. Isoproterenol, ${\alpha}\;{\beta}$ adrenergic receptor agonist, was a potent vasodilator whereas an ${\alpha}_1$ agonist phenyephrine was a contractor. The ${\alpha}_2$ adrenergic receptor agonist clonidine has not any significant effect in altering the vascular tone. The vasorelaxing action of Epi, NE and isoproterenol was significantly attenuated by $\beta$ receptor antagonist propranolol. These results imply that ACh may primarily play a contractor role via muscarinic receptor activation while adrenergic agonists, Epi and NE, are relaxants through activation of $\beta$ adrenergic receptors in vivo.