• Journal of the KSME
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• v.48 no.9
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• pp.49-53
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• 2008

이 글에서는 사람의 관절에 해당하는 큰 힘 영역이 아닌 피부처럼 접초력, 온도 등 감각을 느낄 수 있는 촉각센서 기술과 이를 활용한 다양한 응용분야에 대해 소개하고자 한다.

• Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers B
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• v.39 no.11
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• pp.897-903
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• 2015

In this paper, the contrast therapy of skin was numerically investigated by solving the conjugate heat transfer problem. A finite volume method based on the SIMPLE algorithm was adopted to solve the axisymmetric incompressible Navier-Stokes equations, coupled with an energy equation. These equations are strongly coupled with the Pennes bio-heat equation in order to consider the effect of blood perfusion rate. We investigated the thermal response of skin at some selected depths for various input temperature profiles of a stimulator for contrast therapy. From the numerical simulations, the regions with cold/hot threshold temperatures were found for five input temperature profiles. It was shown that the temperature varies mildly for different input profiles as the depth increases, owing to the Pennes effect. The input temperatures for effective hot/cold stimulation of dermis layer were found to be $47^{\circ}C$ and $7^{\circ}C$, respectively. The present numerical results will be used for finding an optimal temperature profile of a stimulator for contrast therapy.

• Science of Emotion and Sensibility
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• v.18 no.3
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• pp.93-106
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• 2015

In accordance with escalating demands for advanced technology products, the smart clothing that includes embedded ICT technology have expanded into fields of daily life. As a result of this trend, interest in smart clothing with digitally controllable heating has rapidly grown and the market for smart heated clothing has also expanded. Increasing of prospect in smart heated clothing market, the effectiveness and thermal sensation research of the location on the pad attached is insufficient. This study was conducted to find the optimal location of heated clothing via experimental research on changes in skin temperature and subjective thermal sensation when heating pads were placed on different areas of the body. For this experiment, the subjects consisted of 10 males in their 20's of standard physique. The skin temperature at 11 different areas of the body, rectal temperature, and subjective thermal sensation were taken at different stages (before testing, after a 20 minute rest period, 20 minute treatment period, and after a 40 minute recovery period) in an artificial-climate chamber at $-5^{\circ}C$. As a result, the optimal location for heating pads in smart clothing was estimated and suggested.

• Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers B
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• v.39 no.2
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• pp.147-152
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• 2015

We designed, fabricated, and tested the capacitive microsensors for skin piloerection monitoring. The performance of the skin piloerection monitoring sensor was characterized using the artificial bump, representing human skin goosebump; thus, resulting in the sensitivity of $-0.00252%/{\mu}m$ and the nonlinearity of 25.9 % for the artificial goosebump deformation in the range of $0{\sim}326{\mu}m$. We also verified two successive human skin piloerection having 3.5 s duration on the subject's dorsal forearms, thus resulting in the capacitance change of -6.2 fF and -9.2 fF compared to the initial condition, corresponding to the piloerection intensity of $145{\mu}m$ and $194{\mu}m$, respectively. It was demonstrated experimentally that the proposed sensor is capable to measure the human skin piloerection objectively and quantitatively, thereby suggesting the quantitative evaluation method of the qualitative human emotional state for cognitive human-machine interfaces applications.

• Food Science and Preservation
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• v.17 no.1
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• pp.165-168
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• 2010

It is known that temperature during solid fermentation using rice bran is increased upto 60-70 degree. To investigate the major microflora regarding temperature maintenance of rice bran bathing, we first isolated predominant microbes using various media by a limiting dilution method. The RNA of isolated strains were purified and sequenced. The rRNA sequencing revealed that the selected strains were similar to Bacillus coagulans according to their taxonomical relationships. Together, these results indicate that Bacillus coagulans is a major kind of microflora during solid fermentation using rice bran.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Visualization
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• v.22 no.2
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• pp.74-81
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• 2024

Accurate tissue temperature monitoring during clinical procedures, such as laser therapy or surgery, is crucial for ensuring patient safety and treatment efficacy. Noninvasive techniques are essential to prevent tissue disturbance while providing real-time temperature data. However, current methods often struggle to accurately measure temperature at various depths within the skin, which is essential to avoid damage to surrounding healthy tissues due to excessive heat. In response to this challenge, we developed a confocal imaging system that utilizes the laser speckle imaging (LSI) technique for precise depthwise temperature monitoring. LSI uses laser light scattering to capture subtle changes in speckle patterns on the skin's surface due to temperature fluctuations within the tissue. By analyzing these changes, LSI enables accurate depth-resolved temperature measurements. This technique enhances the precision and safety of medical procedures, offering significant potential for broader clinical applications, improved patient outcomes, and better thermal management during interventions.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Intelligent Systems Conference
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• 2006.05a
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• pp.355-358
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• 2006

본 연구에서는 아동이 유머와 슬픔을 느낄 때 나타나는 자율신경계 및 안면근육반응의 차이를 밝히고자 하였다. 11-13세의 아동 47명(남: 23명, 여: 24명)에게 각 정서를 유발하는 동영상 자극을 2분 동안 제시하고, 이때의 심리반응과 생리반응(SKT, EDA, ECG, EMG)을 측정하였다. 각 정서는 적합하고 효과적으로 유발되었고, 자율신경계반응에서는 유머가 슬픔보다 피부 전도수준, 피부전도반응, 피부전도반응의 수, 심박률분산에서 유의하게 큰 반응을 보였다. 반면 피부온도는 유머에 비하여 슬픔에서 크게 증가하였다. 안면근육반응 결과, 유머가 Orbicularis oris muscle에서 슬픔보다 더 큰 근육활동의 증가를 나타내었다. 결론적으로 아동은 유머와 슬픔에서 서로 다른 자율신경계와 안면근육의 반응을 보였다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• v.32 no.6
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• pp.579-583
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• 1999

Background: Thoracic sympathicotomy has been used safely and successfully to manage palmar hyperhidrosis. The preoperative and postoperative recording of Sympathetic Skin Responses(SSR) was performed for objective evaluation and follow-up of thoracic sympathicotomy in hyperhidrosis patients, and also for ascertaining the clinical usefullness of SSR. Material and Method: The recording of SSR was performed on 15 patients suffering from palmar hyperhidrosis with Medelec Sapphire Plus electromyogragh before and after thoracic sympathicotomy. Eletrical stimuli on the right median nerve was made in patients in supine position and results were recorded on right and left palms with soles at the same time by 4 channels. Skin temperatures were also monitored simultaneously. T2,3 sympathicotomy was performed with VATS in every patients. SSR was done in 2 patients one month later. Result: Clinically, all patients had symptomatic improvement with satisfaction. Postoperative complication was small amount of residual pneumothorax in 5 patients but it was absorbed sponteneously. There was no recurrence during follow-up period and ten patients(66%) complained compensatory hyperhidrosis. After operation, SSR change was shown in every 15 patients. Abolition of SSR on both palms was achieved in 12 patients(80%) and on both soles in 6 patients. In the other 3 patients, the latencies were significantly delayed and the amplitudes were significantly reduced at both palms and soles. In two patients who were examined at one month later after operation, similar results with postoperative SSRs were shown. The skin temperature on preoperative both palm and sole were lower than normal temperature, and those on postoperative both palm and sole were increased. Those had statistical significance(p<0.05), and the temperature on the palm was increased higher that than on the sole. Conclusion: After thoracic sympathicotomy was performed on palmar hyperhidrosis patients, an increment of skin temperatures and SSR changes were achieved at both palms and soles of all patients. Palmar SSRs were completely abolished in 12 patients(80%), and similar results of postoperative SSRs were achieved. The recording of SSR may be useful to easily and objectively assess the completeness of sympathicotomy and the follow-up of recurrence in hyperhidrosis patients.

• Science of Emotion and Sensibility
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• v.2 no.2
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• pp.1-10
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• 1999

본 연구의 목적은 중추신경계 반응과 자율신경계 반응을 이용하여 향이 인간에 미치는 영향을 평가하고자 하는 것이다. 본 연구는 20-26세의 남자 10명, 여자 10명으로 구성된 피험자를 대상으로 이루어졌고, 100% Rose oil bulgrian, Lemon oil misitano, Jasmine abs., Lavender oil france (KIMEX.co.ltd) 등 4가지의 향을 사용하여 실험을 수행하였다. 전두엽 (Fz)과 두정엽 (Cz)에서 EEG를 기록하여 대역별 relative power spectrum 값을 구하고 $\alpha$대역에 대한 $\beta$대역의 비($\beta$/$\alpha$)를 통하여 향에 대한 감성 평가를 시도하였다. 또한 자율신경계 반응은 심전도, 피부온도, 피부저항의 생리신호를 측정하였다. 주관적 평가는 향의 세부적인 이미지를 나타내는 후각 감성 형용사를 이용하여, 양극의 7점 척도 25문항, 단극의 5점 척도 40문항, 그리고 각 향의 전반적인 선호도를 묻는 양극의 7점 척도 2문항으로 구성하여 자극제시 전, 후에 각각 실시하였다. 전체적으로 피험자들은 Lemon을 가장 쾌하고 연하다는 평가를, Rose를 가장 불쾌하며 진하다고 평가하였다. $\beta$/$\alpha$의 비는 쾌하고 연할수록 감소하였고 불쾌하고 진할수록 증가하였다. 또한 심박 변화율과 피부온도는 쾌하고 연할수록 감소하였고, 불쾌할수록 반대 결과를 나타내었다. 결론적으로 쾌하고 연한 향과 불쾌하고 진한 향 사이에 $\beta$/$\alpha$의 비와 자율 신경계 반응의 차이를 관찰할 수 있었다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society for Emotion and Sensibility Conference
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• 2001.05a
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• pp.6-9
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• 2001

집중도를 평가하기 위하여 피험자에게 집중을 유발시키는 3가지 task(단기기억작업, Corsi block tapping task, visuomotor task)를 부가하고 주관평가 및 생리신호(뇌파, 심전도, 맥파, 피부온도, 호흡, 피부전도도)를 측정하였다. 뇌파를 mapping하여 평가에 적합한 전극이 위치를 선정하고, task 수행중 집중도 변화와 짐전도의 심박변화와의 관계를 분석하였다. 분석결과 안정과 task 수행시 뇌파 mapping상 전체 power의 변호가 frontal 부분에서 크게 나타났으며, 집중시 R-R 간격의 순간간격변화가 줄어들었다.