• Applied Microscopy
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• v.50
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• pp.28.1-28.6
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• 2020

Contamination on two-dimensional (2D) crystal surfaces poses serious limitations on fundamental studies and applications of 2D crystals. Surface residues induce uncontrolled doping and charge carrier scattering in 2D crystals, and trapped residues in mechanically assembled 2D vertical heterostructures often hinder coupling between stacked layers. Developing a process that can reduce the surface residues on 2D crystals is important. In this study, we explored the use of atomic force microscopy (AFM) to remove surface residues from 2D crystals. Using various transmission electron microscopy (TEM) investigations, we confirmed that surface residues on graphene samples can be effectively removed via contact-mode AFM scanning. The mechanical cleaning process dramatically increases the residue-free areas, where high-resolution imaging of graphene layers can be obtained. We believe that our mechanical cleaning process can be utilized to prepare high-quality 2D crystal samples with minimum surface residues.

• Journal of Sensor Science and Technology
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• v.18 no.1
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• pp.33-41
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• 2009

A multilevel acoustic Fresnel lens (MAFL) for the ultrasonic imaging transducer of which center frequency is approximately 5.MHz was newly designed and fabricated. The phase level of the lens was 64, and the focal length and the aperture width were 30.mm and 11.mm, respectively. The characteristics of impulse response, acoustic field and imaging performance of the transducer attached the lens were compared with the transducer attached a conventional refraction type acoustic lens (RAL). The results show that the center frequency, the loop sensitivity, and the focal depth of the MAFL transducer were higher or larger than those of the RAL transducer by approximately 0.2.MHz, 1.4.dB, and 2.mm, respectively. Consequently, it was shown that the brighter acoustic images with higher lateral resolution and the increased imaging performance for deep targets can be obtained by using the MAFL transducer.

• 한국HCI학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2006.02a
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• pp.474-479
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• 2006

컴퓨터 기술이 발전함에 따라 3 차원 입력시스템을 통한 모델링이 가능하게 되었다. 2 차원 시스템은 평면 입력을 공간상의 데이터로 바꾸기 위한 많은 기능과 메뉴들이 존재하지만 3 차원 시스템에서는 그러한 복잡한 기능 없이 입력 데이터가 곧바로 모델링에 적용될 수 있다. 하지만 아직까지 3 차원 입력시스템에서 모델링을 수행하는 디자이너에게 익숙한 스케치 방법을 고려하지 못하고 있는 실정이다. 디자이너에게 가장 익숙한 모델링 방법은 스케치북에 선으로 그림을 그리는 것이기 때문에, 모델을 변형하는 방법은 이를 벗어나지 않도록 해야 한다. 평면 스케치에서 디자이너가 그리는 선은 모델의 윤곽을 잡아주고 모델의 특징이 되는 부분을 표현하게 된다. 이러한 선의 입력을 통한 스케치를 3 차원 모델링에서 그대로 사용하기 위해서는 공간에서의 점이나 면이 아닌 선의 입력을 모델링에 적용할 수 있어야 한다.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2006.10c
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• pp.235-237
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• 2006

In this paper, the previous 2-D gradient coil design method using loop current elements is extended to 3-D or multi-layer structures which is useful for various MRI applications including MR microscopic imaging where relatively large space may be available for the implementation of the gradient coils. Either the power consumption or the stored energy (thus, inductance), or the combination of the two can be minimized with a set of chosen target field constraints. Complete 3-D design equations for the optimization as well as inductance or resistance calculation are derived. An effective coil shape correction method for a curved current pattern is also developed. The design method can also be easily extended to the active shielding structure.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Information and Commucation Sciences Conference
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• 2008.10a
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• pp.85-88
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• 2008

본 논문에서는 집적 영상 (integral imaging) 방식과 픽셀 스크램블링 (pixel scrambling) 기술을 이용한 광 영상 암호화 (optical image encryption) 방법을 제안한다. 제안한 방법의 부호화 과정에서는 먼저 입력영상을 여러 개의 작은 사이즈의 블록으로 나누어 픽셀 스크램블링을 한 다음 집적 영상 기술을 이용하여 요소 영상(elemental image)을 생성하고, 이 영상의 안정성을 위하여 2차 픽셀 스크램블링을 수행하여 최종 암호화된 영상을 얻는다. 그리고 복호화 과정에서는 암호화된 영상에 광학적인 집적 영상 복원 기법과 역 픽셀 스크램블링 방법을 사용하여 원 영상을 복원한다. 제안하는 광 암호화 방법에 대해서 크로핑과 같은 데이터 손실 및 노이즈에 대한 컴퓨터 적으로 모의실험을 수행하여 강인성과 유용성을 보였다.

• Smart Media Journal
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• v.13 no.6
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• pp.90-97
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• 2024

This paper focuses on detecting Alzheimer's Disease (AD). The most usual form of dementia is Alzheimer's disease, which causes permanent cause memory cell damage. Alzheimer's disease, a neurodegenerative disease, increases slowly over time. For this matter, early detection of Alzheimer's disease is important. The purpose of this work is using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to diagnose AD. A Convolution Neural Network (CNN) model, Reset, and VGG the pre-trained learning models are used. Performing analysis and validation of layers affects the effectiveness of the model. T1-weighted MRI images are taken for preprocessing from ADNI. The Dataset images are taken from the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI). 3D MRI scans into 2D image slices shows the optimization method in the training process while achieving 96% and 94% accuracy in VGG 16 and ResNet 18 respectively. This study aims to classify AD from brain 3D MRI images and obtain better results.

• Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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• v.11 no.1
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• pp.33-38
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• 2007

Purpose : To investigate the applicability of the new three-dimensional overlapped reconstruction MR angiography (3-D ORMRA) technique in patients with hemifacial spasm and to compare the new 3-D reconstruction images with conventional MRA source images. Materials and Methods : The study group comprised 27 patients with surgically proven hemifacial spasm. In all patients, conventional MRA source images and 3-D fast imaging employing steady-state acquisition (FIESTA) images were obtained prospectively. After 3-D MR angiographic images were obtained, the 3-D MRA and FIESTA images were overlapped at the workstation by using GE A/W 4.2 add/sub software. We analyzed the relationship between the offending vessels and root exit zone of the facial nerve using both 3-D ORMRA images and conventional MRA source images. Results : In 25 of 27 patients, the offending vessel at the REZ of the facial nerve could be correctly identified on conventional MRA source images. In all patients, the presumed offending vessels depicted by the overlapped 3-D reconstruction MRA image corresponded well with the intraoperative findings. The 3-D reconstruction image showed more clear visualization of the spatial relationship between the offending vessels and the root exit zone of the facial nerve. Conclusion : The overlapped 3-D reconstruction MR angiography technique is very useful and informative in patients with hemifacial spasm, as compared with conventional MRA angiography technique.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers Conference
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• 2003.05d
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• pp.33-37
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• 2003

Endovaginal and endorectal receiver only surface coil were designed for MR imaging(MRI) and $^1H$ MR spectroscopy(MRS) for the uterine cervix and the prostate. The shape of endovaginal coil wire was rectangular with round comer. The shape of endorectal coil wire was long elliptic shape during insertion and circular shape after insertion. Conventional spin echo and fast spin echo sequences were used as T1 and T2 weighted imaging sequences, respectively. 3D volume localized in vivo $^1H$ MR spectroscopy of the human cervix and prostate was performed using PRESS or STEAM localization method. Using home-built endvaginal and endorectal coils, excellent T1 and T2 images were obtained to visualize early cervical and prostate tumors. 3D volume localized in vivo $^1H$ MRS was useful to differentiate the cancerous tissue from the normal tissue.

• Korean Journal of Digital Imaging in Medicine
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• v.17 no.1
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• pp.43-48
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• 2015

Intracrnial 3D TOF MR angiography was performed in 30 normal volunteers with both 1.5 and 3.0 T MRI system with high resolutions. Used Voxel sizes were $0.39{\times}0.39{\times}0.2$(1.5 T) and $0.19{\times}0.19{\times}0.35$(3.0 T), respectively. High image quality and depiction of small vessel branches were equality demonstrated with 1.5 T and 3.0 T HR TOF MRA(p<0.05). Intracranial high resolution TOF MRA with 1.5 T and 3.0 T provides high diagnostic information with having merits and demerits in depiction of vascular branches.

• The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
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• v.24 no.3
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• pp.348-351
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• 2013

Recently, a brain imaging system with microwave devices has been proposed. The brain imaging system requires a small antenna which has ultra wide band(UWB) operating frequency bandwidth(0.5~2 GHz) and non-varying boresight of antenna over the frequency band. This paper proposes asymmetric corrugations on a tapered slot antenna (TSA) so that the size of the TSA is reduced by 14 % while 10 dB return loss bandwidth is satisfied over the operating frequency band from 0.5 GHz to 2 GHz. A miniaturized TSA with symmetric corrugations shows tilted boresight whilst frequency is getting lower; however, the proposed TSA with asymmetric corrugations maintains direction of boresight for different frequencies. This enhancements make an asymmetric corrugated TSA meet the requirement of the brain imaing system.