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Development of Intelligent Outlets for Real-Time Small Power Monitoring and Remote Control (실시간 소전력 감시 및 원격제어용 지능형 콘센트 개발)

  • Kyung-Jin Hong
    • The Journal of the Institute of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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    • v.23 no.2
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    • pp.169-174
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    • 2023
  • Currently, overall power usage is also increasing as power demand such as homes, offices, and factories increases. The increase in power use also raised interest in standby power as a change in awareness of energy saving appeared. Home and office devices are consuming power even in standby conditions. Accordingly, there is a growing need to reduce standby power, and it aims to have standby power of 1W or less. An intelligent outlet uses a near-field wireless network to connect to a home network and cut or reduce standby power of a lamp or appliance connected to an outlet. This research aims to develop a monitoring system and an intelligent outlet that can remotely monitor the amount of electricity used in a lighting lamp or a home appliance connected to an outlet using a short-range wireless network (Zigbee). Also, The intelligent outlet and monitoring system developed makes it possible for a user to easily cut off standby power by using a portable device. Intelligent outlets will not only reduce standby power but also be applicable to fire prevention systems. Devices that cut off standby power include intelligent outlets and standby power cutoff switches, so they will prevent short circuits and fires.

An Application Case of Utility Tag-based Convention Service System: Cosmetics and Beauty Expo, Osong Korea 2013 (다양한 유틸리티 태그를 활용한 컨벤션 서비스 시스템 적용 사례: 2013 오송 화장품·뷰티 세계박람회를 중심으로)

  • Choi, Myoung Hee;Jun, Jungho;Kang, Heegoo;Lee, Kyoung Jun
    • Information Systems Review
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    • v.15 no.3
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    • pp.111-128
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    • 2013
  • Conventions play important roles as tools for effective marketing. It will be able to understand the changes of particular industry's market, develop a new market and potential clients, and get a chance such as strategic network constructing. To support effective viewing of visitors, conventions have introduced a variety of ubiquitous computing technologies. This study introduces a case of applying the Utility Tag-based convention service system at the Cosmetics & Beauty Expo, Osong Korea 2013. The Utility Tag-based convention service system is constructed total three systems: (1) NFC Tag Management System; allowing effective access and management of NFC tags in various locations and objects, (2) Information Provide System; allowing participating vendors to manage information they want to provide information to visitors, and (3) Utility Tags; providing a variety of service to visitors for effective viewing in exhibition/convention space. This study first explores literature review and applying case related to ubiquitous computing in this field and introduces Applying an Utility Tag-based convention service system. In addition, we analyze visitors' behaviors and association rules by take advantage of collected touch data, present various possible for applications of the Utility Tag-based convention service system.

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Asbestos Exposure and Health Risk Assessment for the Residents Near the Abandoned Mining Area in Chungbuk, Korea (충북지역 폐석면광산 인근주민의 석면노출과 건강위해도 평가)

  • Shin, Jin-Ho;Oh, Seok-Ryul;Hwang, Soon-Yong;Chung, Sook-Nye;Kim, Ji-Hui;Nam, Eun-Jung;Lee, Jin-Hyo;Choi, Hee-Jin;Eom, Seok-Won;Chae, Young-Zoo;Park, Chul-Hwi
    • Journal of Korean Society of Environmental Engineers
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    • v.34 no.5
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    • pp.345-350
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    • 2012
  • To investigate the exposure and health risk assessment for the residents near the D-asbestos mine in Chungbuk, Korea. We analyzed asbestos in the 20 ambient air and 23 activity based samples near the mine. The airborne sample results are showed that 8 of 20 samples ranged between 0.0025 to 0.0029 f/cc (fiber per cubic centimeter) and the others were below the detection limit by phase contrast microscopy (PCM). In addition, asbestos fibers were under the detection limit or not being by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Based on interview and survey targeting the local residents, we made the activity based sampling (ABS) scenarios fit to the conditions of field. At the same time, we calculated the excess lifetime cancer risk (ELCR) of these ABS scenarios according to the ELCR average value and 95% upper confidence limit (UCL). At the case of weed whacking, soil digging and sweeping yard scenario, 95% UCL of ELCR exceeded the $1{\times}10^{-4}$, acceptable risk range for exposure. Based on our study results, it is necessary safety measures such as risk communication, abatement or management of naturally occurring asbestos (NOA).

Shipboard Active Phased Array Antenna System for Satellite Communications (위성 통신용 선박 탑재 능동 위상배열 안테나 시스템)

  • 전순익;채종석;오승엽
    • The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
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    • v.13 no.10
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    • pp.1089-1097
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    • 2002
  • In this paper, the novel shipboard Active Phased Array Antenna(APAA) system for maritime mobile satellite communications is introduced. The antenna uses novel technologies like wide range hybrid tracking, single antenna elements with both of Rx and Tx, asymmetrical array structure, interference isolation between Rx and Tx, and error correction method from frequency scan effect. The antenna has single aperture for both of Rx and Tx with 32 $\times$ 4 two-dimensional array. The antenna has two beams. Its frequencies are 7.25 ~ 7.75 GHz for Rx and 7.9 ~ 8.4 GHz for Tx. The antenna gains are 35.4 dBi for Rx and 35.7 dBi for Tx, those are 54 % of efficiency. The electrically steering ranges are $\pm$35$^{\circ}$ of elevation direction and $\pm$4$^{\circ}$ of azimuth direction. The mechanical control ranges at hybrid tracking capability are continuous 360$^{\circ}$ of azimuth direction and $\pm$10$^{\circ}$ of elevation direction. The antenna has 2.2$^{\circ}$ of 3 dB beamwidth, -14 dB of sidelobe level, and 21 dB of cross-pol suppression. The antenna performance was measured by near field measurement set. Its system performance was tested on the ship motion simulator and with the satellite transponder simulator. The test result showed that its tracking error was within -3 dB from its peak gain under motion condition. The antenna system was tested by real modulated Direct Broadcasting Satellite(DBS) signals to check its communication processing function.

Complex Permeability of 0-3 Polymer Magnetic Composites for Near-Field Communication (근역장 통신용 0-3형 고분자 자성 복합소재의 복소투자율 변화)

  • Nam, Joong-Hee;Lim, Choong Hyuck;Yun, Ji Sun;Jeong, Young-Hun;Cho, Jeong-Ho;Paik, Jong Hoo;Kim, Hyo Tae;Kim, Jong-Hee
    • Journal of the Korean Magnetics Society
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    • v.22 no.6
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    • pp.216-220
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    • 2012
  • Magnetic properties of composite materials consisting of polymer filled with ferromagnetic powders (MnZn ferrite, Fe-Si alloy) were investigated in this study. The volume fraction of magnetic powders as fillers was varied from 70 % to 95 %. This paper presents the fabrication method of polymer magnetic composites in an effort to produce the 0-3 types of MnZn ferrite and FeSi as fillers with a proper complex permeability through the optimization of some experimental parameters. The polymer matrix composites were prepared by mixing the crushed ferrites and flaky FeSi powders homogenously with low-density resins (EPDM, epoxy). The relationships among the manufacturing technology of these materials, their filler volume fraction, as well as their complex permeability were measured and analyzed.

Internet-of-Things Based Approach for Monitoring Pharmaceutical Cold Chain (사물인터넷을 이용한 의약품 콜드체인 관리 시스템)

  • Chandra, Abel Avitesh;Back, Jong Sang;Lee, Seong Ro
    • The Journal of Korean Institute of Communications and Information Sciences
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    • v.39C no.9
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    • pp.828-840
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    • 2014
  • There is a new evolution in technological advancement taking place called the Internet of Things (IoT). The IoT enables physical world objects in our surroundings to be connected to the Internet. For this idea to come to life, two architectures are required: the Sensing Entity in the environment which collects data and connects to the cloud and the Cloud Service that hosts the data. In particular, the combination of wireless sensor network for sensing and cloud computing for managing sensor data is becoming a popular intervention for the IoT era. The pharmaceutical cold chain requires controlled environmental conditions for the sensitive products in order for them to maintain their potency and fit for consumption. The monitoring of distribution process is the only assurance that a process has been successfully validated. The distribution process is so critical that anomaly at any point will result in the process being no longer valid. Taking the cold chain monitoring to IoT and using its benefits and power will result in better management and product handling in the cold chain. In this paper, Arduino based wireless sensor network for storage and logistics (land and sea) is presented and integrated with Xively cloud service to offer a real-time and innovative solution for pharmaceutical cold chain monitoring.

On Promoting the Coastal Transport of Container (컨테이너 연안해송 활성화에 관한 연구 -부산항을 중심으로-)

  • Roh H.S.;Lee C.Y.
    • Journal of Korean Port Research
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    • v.7 no.1
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    • pp.43-58
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    • 1993
  • There has been fast progress in economy in Korea derived by a consecutive five-year plan program for economic development started in the early 1960's. In the field of transportation, rapid changes in the technological environment of transportation and communication have brought a revolution of the transport system, of which inter-modal transportation through containerisation is typical. Because of the rapidly growing traffic volumes of cargo, especially container traffic, and lack of investment into transport infrastructure in the past, both road and railway are beyond their capacity. As a result, the public-road network has suffered a serious congestion problem. For instance, in relation to the corridor between Seoul and Pusan, today, it takes about 14 hours for the journey of container trailer through Kyongbu Expressway, for which it used to take only 7 hours in 1986. For the railway, though the congestion problem is not very serious compared with the road sector, a shortage of capacity on certain main lines has emerged as a problem as railway traffic has increased. Furthermore, the further expansion of the system in near future is difficult due to burden of higher construction the cost. Unlike these two modes, coastal shipping, which has been paid relatively less attention for commodity transport in Korea, shows no constraint in this respect. In addition, it is the most cost efficient mode of transport. This work therefore aims to make a proposal for the alternative inland transportation mode, which is to promote the coastal transport of container. Three obstructing factors for the promotion of the coastal transport are investigated and some solutions for those are suggested as follows : First, it appears to be essential to provide exclusive ports for the coastal shipping, that comply with simplification, specialization and rationalization. The optimum size of berths on the exclusive ports in Pusan port is estimated as 16-20. We found that it needs periodical study and publicity on the advantages from the adoption of the coastal mode. Inducing competition in the coastal shipping market is also necessary. For the supply of the fleet in the coastal shipping, chartering of the surplus ships in the oversea shipping is found to be more desirable than new shipbuilding. Second, to solve the fragmentation of the companies which wish to participate in the coastal transport, government has to implement the subsidy policy. The encouragement of participation of the shipping lines engaging in Korea-Japan run and Korea-East South Asia run, into coastal shipping also needs to be considered cautiously. Third, simplification of the document for entry in ports is needed for rational coastal shipping management. We can use B/L (Bill of Lading) for coastal shipping as a prerequisite to get the indemnity by P & I Club. The reduction of the government controls on entering and leaving the ports also needs.

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Development of embedded type antenna structure with NFC and WPC complex function (NFC 와 WPC 복합기능의 삽입형 안테나 복합체 개발)

  • Park, Rog-gook;Lee, Deok-soo;Jang, Jeong-sun
    • Journal of Platform Technology
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    • v.6 no.4
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    • pp.59-68
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    • 2018
  • The objective of this study is to develop an embedded antenna structure with NFC and WPC composite functions. By selecting stable materials, the optimal component ratio of the polymer sheet was determined. The low cost embedded winding method compared to the existing FPCB was devised. During the winding process, characterization and process technology were developed. We also fabricated a ferrite mold to process the WPC grooves and developed the process technology for optimizing the WPC antenna. The following conclusions were obtained. (1) Optimum composition ratio was derived as Fe 87.5%, Si 7%, Al 5.5% and selected as the final material. (2) Optimal sheet conditions were derived from the experimental evaluation method and the experimental design method through the combination test of the optimized sheet and the conventional mass production FPCB. (3) According to coil diameter and inner diameter, Q value fluctuation, resistance value and efficiency fluctuation are obtained. Therefore, the most suitable coil condition is selected and Rx matching is performed. (4) The EMV load modulation test and the cognitive distance test of the polymer sheet and the ferrite sheet showed that the recognition distance of the polymer sheet at 1k and 4K was 32-33 mm and the recognition distance of the ferrite sheet at the same condition was 30-31 mm.

A Study on the Practical Methodology of Engineering Education through Multi-account Service Composition with Enhanced User Security (사용자 보안을 강화한 다중 계정 서비스 구성을 통해 이루어진 공학 교육 실천 방법론에 관한 연구)

  • Kang, Kyoung-Bo;Park, Jea-Soon;Chang, Eun-Young
    • Journal of Practical Engineering Education
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    • v.10 no.1
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    • pp.1-7
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    • 2018
  • The dual security system that manages user's account information and uses NFC and OTP has been proposed. It also enhances the security of the user authentication phase by using the features that recognize within the range of less than 1m of NFC and the high security of NFC itself. During the graduation work design process which was carried out for one year and six months in a group of two in the electronics engineering major of the four-year undergraduate system was conducted. In the interim results, we participated in the conferences and thesis contest at the Institute of related to major for three times. Finally passed the examination process for three times judged by 6 professors in the major. The results were published in a graduation thesis together with other people who passed and composed in thesis form. Through the experience gained through these stages of design and production, it has gained the confidence to gain employment opportunities and actively pursue the growth stage, and presented a methodology to practice engineering education through employment.

Measurement of Velocity and Discharge In Natural Streams with the Electronic Float System (전자부자 시스템을 활용한 자연하천의 유속과 유량 측정)

  • Lee, Chan Joo;Kim, Won;Kim, Chi Young;Kim, Dong Gu
    • KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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    • v.29 no.4B
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    • pp.329-337
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    • 2009
  • In this study we briefly introduce the electronic float system based on the GPS and RF communication technology and present some field application results. The system is capable of operating 15 floats simultaneously for making discharge measurement. Since the electronic floats (EFs) acquire flow paths, they can improve velocity measurement accuracy up to 10%. Additionally, measured velocities by the EFs show good agreement with those by an ADCP. Relative difference in sub-section area calculated by the electronic and conventional float methods is -79~71% and, due to convergent tendency of floats flowing along near banks, it increases much larger. It is possible to improve accuracy up to 5~6% in making discharge measurement by the electronic floats at site with irregular flow paths and section arrangement. The electronic float system is capable of calculating more accurate velocity and section area using position information based on GPS. By real-time measurement of velocity, cross-section area and discharge, the electronic float system is expected to reduce manpower and improve accuracy, rapidity and efficiency of flood discharge measurements.