• 산업경영시스템학회지
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.14-20
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• 2015

It is important to understand psychological and physiological responses of occupants who seated in a chair in order to shape a comfortable indoor official environment. So it is needed to find out optimal seated conditions. The purpose of this study was to explore optimal condition of seat air conditioning control based on psychological or subjective responses (perceived temperature and comfort sensation) and physiological responses (heartrate variability; HRV). To do this, experimental conditions were designed by the difference of indoor temperature and seat air conditioning temperature. In the experiment 1, seven experimental conditions were designed with one control condition which was not used seat air conditioning system, and six experimental conditions which the difference of indoor temperature and seat air conditioning temperature ($-1^{\circ}C{\sim}-6^{\circ}C$). In the experiment 2, four experimental conditions were designed with one control condition and three experimental conditions ($-3^{\circ}C{\sim}-5^{\circ}C$). In addition, participants' psychological or subjective response was measured by CSV (comfort sensation vote) and PTS (perceived temperature sensitivity) as a psychological or subjective response, and heartrate variability was measured as a physiological response. As a result, in the experiment 1, it was reported that the optimal conditions of seat air conditioning control based on participants' psychological or subjective comfort were from $-3^{\circ}C$ to $-5^{\circ}C$ experimental conditions. In addition, in the experiment 2, it was reported that the optimal condition of seat air conditioning control based on participants' physiological comfort was $-4^{\circ}C$ experimental condition. These results suggested that seat air conditioning could affected to comfort sensation of occupants in an appropriate range, rather than unconditionally.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제38권5호
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• pp.264-270
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• 2017

A Doppler radar sensor was applied to detect respirations and heartbeats of persons who were lying on a bed. This study is preliminary study aiming at non-contact and non-intrusive respiration and heart rate monitoring during sleep in daily life. For the experiments, 10GHz Doppler radar with patch-type antenna was used and installed on the upper right and the distance between the body and the antenna was 1 m. The results show that each signal of respiration and heartbeat is observed in each frequency band however the frequency band and the waveform vary according to the subjects and the posture. The results show that the heartbeats can be detected with the peak detection in some frequency band. This study shows the feasibility of applying the Doppler radar to detection of heartbeat and respiration during sleep and further studies about heartbeat detection algorithm are required.

• 한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.105-111
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• 2012

광용적맥파는 심박과 동맥 혈액의 산소포화도 등을 측정하기 위하여 널리 사용된다. 본 논문에서는 요골동맥에서 780nm와 940nm 적외선 LED를 사용하여 PPG 신호를 측정할 수 있는 모니터링 시스템을 구현하였다. 구현된 시스템은 여러 상황에서 특성이 서로 다른 8종의 LED와 2종의 광전 센서를 조합하여 요골동맥에서 광전용적맥파를 측정하였다. 요골동맥에서 측정된 파형들은 반전되어서 기록된다. 이렇게 반전된 파형은 수축기의 신호는 감소시키고, 확장기의 신호는 증가시킨다. 시스템을 통하여 투과형 방식과 반사형 방식에서 각각의 신호 검출이 적합한 환경과 최적의 센서 조합을 파악하여 모니터링 시스템을 구현하고, 각 조합별 그 결과 피검자의 요골동맥에서 안정적으로 사용할 수 있는 심박신호 측정 시스템을 개발하였다.

• 한국정보통신학회논문지
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• 제18권8호
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• pp.2008-2016
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• 2014

최근 건강관리 및 심장질환 관리 등에 대한 관심이 증가하면서 유비쿼터스 헬스케어 서비스와 관련 기기에 대한 개발이 활발히 이루어지고 있다. 본 논문에서는 패치형 심전도 측정기기와 연동된 스마트폰으로 구성된 모바일 헬스케어 시스템을 개발하였다. 본 시스템은 실시간으로 심전도, 맥박, 스트레스 지수를 모니터링하고 저장 및 전송하는 기능과 심박 수에 따른 건강관리 기능 등을 제공한다. 이처럼 웨어러블 생체신호 측정 장치와 연동된 모바일 헬스케어 시스템을 통해 생체 신호를 지속적으로 모니터링함으로써 사용자는 만성질환을 예방하고 꾸준히 건강을 유지할 수 있다. 본 논문에서는 실제 플랫폼에 탑재되어 구현된 결과를 보여준다.

• 국제학술발표논문집
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• The 9th International Conference on Construction Engineering and Project Management
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• pp.450-457
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• 2022

The construction industry is demanding, dynamic, and complex making it difficult for workers to recognize hazards. The nature of construction tasks exposes workers to several critical risk factors, such as a high rate of exertion and fatigue. Recent studies suggest that fatigue may impact hazard recognition in the construction industry. However, most studies rely on subjective measures when assessing the relationship between physical fatigue and hazard recognition, limiting such studies' efficacy. Thus, this study examined the relationship between physical fatigue and hazard recognition using a controlled experiment. Worker fatigue levels were captured using physiological data and a subjective exertion scale. The findings confirmed that physical exertion plays a significant role in hazard recognition skills (p < 0.05). This research contributes to theory and practice by providing a process for objectively assessing the influence of physical fatigue on worker safety and providing construction professionals with some critical insight needed to improve workplace safety.

• 한국환경생태학회지
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.398-405
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• 1999

한려해상국립공원 남해도지구에 위치한 금산의 등산로를 대상으로 하여 등산로에 설치된 계단의 물리적 특성을 조사한 결과, 등산로 총 연장 2,126m 중에 계단이 설치된 구간은 15개 구간이며, 총 길이는 1,000.4m로 나타났다. 대다수의 등산로 계단구역의 물매는 20~40%로 나타났으나, 11번 구간, 12번 구간과 같이 경사도 45.7%, 58.4%의 계단이 268.5m, 188.6m인 구간과 13번 구간과 같이 물매가 67.8%의 급경사 등산로 구간도 설치되어 있었다. 계단형 등산로에서 등산시 탐방객이 느끼는 운동강도를 조사한 결과, 전체 구간에 있어서 등산시의 심박수는 약 104~184회/분으로 나타났으며, 계단형 등산로 구간 중 11번 구간과 12번 구간, 그리고 13번 구간의 등산시 심박수 증가율, 운동강도지수, %HRmax는 각각 166.5%, 89.1%, 92.9%와 167.4%, 89.6%, 93.2%, 그리고 157.8%, 84.5%, 89.9%로 조사되었다.

• 융합신호처리학회논문지
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.15-22
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• 2000

선형 자귀회귀(AR) 모델을 근거로한 심박변동의 파워 스펙트럼 해석은 비침습적으로 자율신경의 반응을 정량화 하는데 폭넓게 사용된다. 본 연구는 짧은 데이터 저장(2분 미만)의 심전도와 맥파 신호의 심박변동에 대한 파워스펙트럼밀도을 추정한다 심박변동의 시계열은 정상인을 대상으로 검출한 심전도와 맥파신호의 특징점 사이의 시간간격(RRI, PPI)으로부터 구하였다. 발생된 시계열은 다항식 보간법에 의해 AR모델에 적합하게 새로운 시계열로 재구성하였다 AR모델에 의한 파워스펙트럼 밀도는 Burg 알고리즘을 사용하여 계산하였다 AR 모델을 적용한 단 구간의 심전도와 맥파의 심박변동에 대한 파워스펙트럼밀도는 저주파수와 고주파수 영역에서 매끄러운 스펙트럼 파워를 나타내고 있다. 또한 통일한 피험자의 심전도와 맥파의 파워스펙트럼밀도를 비교한 결과 유사한 모양을 나타내었다.

• 한국군사과학기술학회지
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.287-297
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• 2019

Monitoring for the physiological state of a solider is essential to the realization of individual combat system. Despite all efforts over the last decades, there is no report to point out the optimal location of the wearable biosensors considering both monitoring accuracy and operational robustness. In response, we quantitatively measure body temperature and heartrate from 34 body parts using 2 kinds of biosensor arrays, each of which consists of a thermocouple(TC) sensor and either a photoplethysmography(PPG) sensor or an electrocardiography(ECG) sensor. The optimal location is determined by scoring each body part in terms of signal intensity, convenience in use, placement durability, and activity impedance. The measurement leads to finding the optimal location of wearable biosensor arrays. Thumb and chest are identified as best body parts for TC/PPG sensors and TC/ECG sensors, respectively. The findings will contribute to the successful development of individual combat system.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.478-487
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• 2022

Objective: This study was conducted to analyze the effect of wearable complex muscle support system on energy efficiency during walking in elderly. Design: Cross sectional study Methods: Twenty healthy elderly participated in this study. All subjects performed a 6 minuteswalk test(6MWT) and stair climbing test in dual, slack and no suit conditions. In each condition, oxygen consumption(VO₂), metabolic equivalents(METs), energy expenditure measures(EEm), physiological cost index(PCI), walking velocity and heartrate were measured. Through repeated measured ANOVA, it was investigated whether there was a statistically significant difference in the measurement results between the three conditions. Results: In over-ground walking, VO₂, METs and EEm showed significant differences between no suit and slack conditions(p<0.05). In stair climbing, VO₂ showed significant difference between slack and dual conditions(p<0.05). Also, METs and EEm showed significant differences between no suit and slack, and between slack and dual conditions(p<0.05). Conclusions: Wearing the wearable complex muscle support system for elderly does not have much benefit in energy metabolism efficiency in over-ground, but there is a benefit in stair walking.

• Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.119-128
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• 2021

Background: This study assessed anticipatory dental anxiety levels among 8- to 12-year-old children based on subjective and physiological measures and their correlation. The variations in anxiety based on sex, age, temperament, and academic performance were evaluated. Methods: An observational study was conducted in 60 children recruited from the waiting room over a 6-month period. The operator recorded subjective anxiety in the children using a novel visual facial anxiety scale. The operator also noted the demographic details and child's temperament using the nine dimensions of the Thomas and Chess criteria, and graded children as "easy," "slow to warm-up," and "difficult." The academic performance of the children was graded (parental ratings) on a five-point Likert scale. Physiological variables (heartrate [HR], oxygen saturation[SpO2], and blood pressure [BP]) were recorded by another evaluator. The correlation between anxiety levels and physiological variables was also assessed. The effects of age, sex, temperament, and academic performance on anxiety were evaluated. Results: The study included 60 children aged 8-12 years, including 36 boys and 24 girls. Seventy percent of children had mild to moderate levels of pre-extraction anxiety, while 30% of children demonstrated high anxiety. A significant positive correlation was noted between anxiety levels and HR (rs = 0.477, P < 0.001⁎) and systolic BP (rs = 0.294, P < 0.05), while a significant but inverse correlation was observed with SpO2 (rs = -0.40, P < 0.05). Anxiety did not influence diastolic BP. Children with difficult temperament and poor academic performance had significantly higher anxiety. Conclusion: A high percentage (70%) of children aged 8-12 years had mild to moderate anxiety prior to the extraction procedure. Increased HR, systolic BP, and reduced SpO2 were significantly associated with high levels of anticipatory dental anxiety. Pre-extraction anxiety was significantly related to the temperament and scholastic performance.