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Estimation of Motor Recovery using Characteristics of EMG during Isometric Muscle Contraction in Hemiparetic Wrist

  • Tae, Ki-Sik;Song, Sung-Jae;Kim, Young-Ho
    • Journal of Biomedical Engineering Research
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    • v.29 no.1
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    • pp.8-16
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    • 2008
  • The aim of this study was to evaluate the motor recovery in 4 chronic hemiparetic patients with Fugl-Meyer (FM) and EMG characteristics before and after the training program. The training was performed at 1hr/day, 5days/week during 6 weeks in 4 chronic stroke patients. Electromyographic activities of the affected hand were recorded during isometric wrist flexion/ extension movements. In all patients, FM was significantly improved after the 6-week training. Onset/offset delay of muscle contraction significantly decreased in the affected wrist after the training. The co-contraction ratio of flexor/extensor muscles decreased significantly. Also, onset/offset delay of muscle contraction and co-contraction ratio correlates significantly with upper limb motor impairment and motor recovery. This EMG technique allows an objective evaluation of changes in muscle activity in post-stroke patients, providing easily measurable, quantitative indices of muscle characteristics.

The Analysis of Operational Characteristics of Inductive High-Tc Superconducting Fault Current Limiter Concerning Harmonic Component (고조파 성분을 고려한 유도형 고온초전도한류기의 동작 특성 해석)

  • Yim, Do-Hyon;Joo, Min-Seok;Chu, Yong;Kim, Han-Jun;Ko, Tae-Kuk
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 1995.07a
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    • pp.131-133
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    • 1995
  • Inductive high-Tc superconducting fault current limiter using YBCO superconducting ring in the secondary part has many advantages in power networks. It is based on the superconducting to normal transition and this paper describes its operational characteristics and experimental results, especially focused on the harmonic component analysis and recovery time. We fabricated and tested it under various conditions for the analysis of transient fault characteristics. And for the analysis of harmonics we used FFT methods. The superconducting ring was quenched in 240Arms and fault current was effectively limited to the lower current level. In addition, it was fast recovered when the fault condition was removed and after fault the system had odd harmonics.

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Evaluation of Module Degree Considering Assembly and Disassembly (조립과 분리를 고려한 제품의 모듈정도 평가)

  • Mok, Hak-Soo;Yang, Tae-Il;Hwang, Hoon
    • Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering
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    • v.17 no.8
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    • pp.140-150
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    • 2000
  • In this paper module of a product is determined by the characteristics of a product itself and process. To analyze the characteristics of the product information on subassemblies and parts can be obtained by analyzing the existing product. Based on the analysis of characteristics of product structure and function determination rules of a module degree could be proposed for assembly and disassembly process and product structure and function. By applying these rules of a module, module of a product is classified into full half and non-module depending on the module degree of a product. As a result of module degree analysis simpler assembly process and reduced structural interference can be realized. For the product function simpler updated and multi function can be also achieved.

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Investigation on bragg reflection of surface water waves induced by a train of fixed floating pontoon breakwaters

  • Ouyang, Huei-Tau;Chen, Kue-Hong;Tsai, Chi-Ming
    • International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
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    • v.7 no.6
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    • pp.951-963
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    • 2015
  • The water wave characteristics of Bragg reflections from a train of fixed floating pontoon breakwaters was studied numerically. A numerical model of boundary discretization type was developed to calculate the wave field. The model was verified by comparing to analytical data in literature and good agreements were achieved. Series of parametric studies were conducted systematically to investigate the dependence of the reflected coefficients by the Bragg scattering on the design variables, including the spacing between the breakwaters, the total number of installed breakwaters, the draft and width do the breakwater, and wave length. Certain wave characteristics of the Bragg reflections were observed and discussed in details which might be of help for practical engineering applications in shoreline protection from incident waves.

Characteristic Analysis of High Speed Coaxial Magnetic Gear by Two-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis (2차원 유한요소 해석을 이용한 고속용 마그네틱 기어의 형상에 따른 특성 해석)

  • Lee, Jeong-In;Shin, Kyung-Hun;Bang, Tae-Kyoung;Lee, Sang-Hwa;Choi, Jang-Young
    • The Transactions of The Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers
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    • v.68 no.1
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    • pp.36-43
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    • 2019
  • In this paper, the characteristics of the coaxial magnetic gear according to the shape of the same gear ratio are analyzed using the two - dimensional finite element analysis. The rotor shape is SMCMG, CPCMG and RCMG. After this we analyzed the characteristics according to three shapes. Also, the amount of permanent magnet used in each shape was compared. Next, characteristics analysis of the magnetic gear according to the shape at the same torque was performed. And the total weight and efficiency of the magnetic gears were compared and verified.

Motion characteristics of a floating wave energy converter with wave activating body type

  • Kim, Sung-soo;Lee, Jae-chul;Kang, Donghoon;Lee, Soon-sup
    • International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
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    • v.11 no.1
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    • pp.244-255
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    • 2019
  • Interest in renewable energy has been increasing in recent years for many reasons, and there have been many studies on new types of wave energy converters and mechanisms for them. However, in this paper, motion characteristics of a wave energy converter with a wave activating body type is studied with an experiment. In order to conduct the experiment, a simple wave activating body type's wave energy converter is proposed. Experimental variations consist of connection type and location. The connection type controls the rotation motions of structures, and the connection location controls the distance between structures. The movement of floating structures, such as rotation, velocity, and acceleration, is measured with a potentiometer and a motion capture camera. Using the recorded data, the motion characteristics derived from the experimental variations are investigated.

The Methodology and Case of Scientific System Engineering Management Process in Defense Space Program

  • Park, Heonjun
    • Journal of Aerospace System Engineering
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    • v.15 no.4
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    • pp.7-10
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    • 2021
  • Including 425 Program, which is Korean military surveillance and reconnaissance satellite, there were mostly civil-driven space programs in Korea. However, there are increasing numbers of military demand-driven space program in nowadays. Furthermore, it is positive effects on launch vehicle development in Korea that the termination of Korea-U.S. missile guideline. In this paper, it emphasizes the needs of system engineering(SE) management method which meets both defense system's characteristics and space's characteristics. These characteristics are such as non-fixable after the launch, the security issue in defense system. And it also introduces SE tool, methodology and its philosophy. There are several functions that data management, issue management, risk management, and technical requirement management. Also describing its implications and direction of improvement.

An Enhanced Approach for a Prediction Method of the Propagation Characteristics in Korean Environments at 781 MHz

  • Jung, Myoung-Won;Kim, Jong Ho;Choi, Jae Ick;Kim, Joo Seok;Kim, Kyungseok;Pack, Jeong-Ki
    • ETRI Journal
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    • v.34 no.6
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    • pp.911-921
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    • 2012
  • In high-speed wireless communications, an analysis of the propagation characteristics is an important process. Information on the propagation characteristics suitable for each environment significantly helps in the design of mobile communications. This paper presents the analysis results of radio propagation characteristics in outdoor environments for a new mobile wireless system at 781 MHz. To avoid the interference of Korean DTV broadcasting, we measure the channel characteristics in urban, suburban, and rural areas on Jeju Island, Republic of Korea, using a channel sounder and $4{\times}4$ antenna. The path loss (PL) measurement results differ from those of existing propagation models by more than 10 dB. To analyze the frequency characteristics for Korean propagation environments, we derive various propagation characteristic parameters: PL, delay spread, angular spread, and K-factor. Finally, we verify the validity of the measurement results by comparing them with the actual measurement results and 3D ray-tracing simulation results.

Improvement of Current Limiting and Recovery Characteristics of Flux-Lock Type SFCL with Series Connection of Two Coils Using Its Third Coil

  • Ko, Seok-Cheol;Kim, Young-Pil;Lim, Sung-Hun
    • Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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    • v.12 no.1
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    • pp.472-477
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    • 2017
  • In this work, the current limiting and recovery characteristics of a flux-lock type superconducting fault current limiter (SFCL) with series connection of two coils were effectively improved by adding a third winding into the conventional flux-lock type SFCL with series connection of two coils. To confirm the contribution of the third winding to the current limiting and recovery characteristics of this type of the SFCL, short-circuit testing was carried out with consideration of the third winding, and the effect of the third winding on the current limiting and recovery characteristics was examined by comparative analysis of the amplitude of the limited fault current and the power burden of the high-TC superconducting (HTSC) element comprising the SFCL. Through the analysis of both the limiting impedance and the operational current as the main design parameter of the SFCL, the improved current limiting and recovery characteristics of the flux-lock type SFCL using the third winding could be verified.

Review and Suggestion of Characteristics and Quality Measurement Items of Artificial Intelligence Service (인공지능 서비스 특징 및 품질측정항목의 고찰과 제안)

  • Baek, Chang Hwa;Choe, Jae Ho;Lim, Sung Uk
    • Journal of Korean Society for Quality Management
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    • v.46 no.3
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    • pp.677-694
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    • 2018
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate various prior studies on artificial intelligence and to examine the concept and characteristics of various prior studies of existing service quality. And this paper is to study the concept and characteristics of artificial intelligence services and propose suitable quality measurement items. Methods: The research method of this paper is to examine previous research related to existing artificial intelligence and to analyze characteristics related to service quality. Results: This paper examines the concept and characteristics of artificial intelligence service in a new era by examining previous studies related to artificial intelligence and derives quality measurement items. Conclusion: In the future, it is necessary to verify the validity of the quality measurement items of artificial intelligence service. Therefore, it is necessary to elicit and verify the main quality measurement items through the investigation of the expert group.