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Posterior Atalntoaxial Fusion with C1 Lateral Mass Screw and C2 Pedicle Screw Supplemented with Miniplate Fixation for Interlaminar Fusion : A Preliminary Report

  • Yoon, Sang-Mok;Baek, Jin-Wook;Kim, Dae-Hyun
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • v.52 no.2
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    • pp.120-125
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    • 2012
  • Objective : To investigate the feasibility of C1 lateral mass screw and C2 pedicle screw with polyaxial screw and rod system supplemented with miniplate for interlaminar fusion to treat various atlantoaxial instabilities. Methods : After posterior atlantoaxial fixation with lateral mass screw in the atlas and pedicle screw in the axis, we used 2 miniplates to fixate interlaminar iliac bone graft instead of sublaminar wiring. We performed this procedure in thirteen patients who had atlantoaxial instabilities and retrospectively evaluated the bone fusion rate and complications. Results : By using this method, we have achieved excellent bone fusion comparing with the result of other methods without any complications related to this procedure. Conclusion : C1 lateral mass screw and C2 pedicle screw with polyaxial screw and rod system supplemented with miniplate for interlaminar fusion may be an efficient alternative method to treat various atlantoaxial instabilities.

The Broad System of Ordering as a switching language (스위칭언어로서의 BSO(Broad System of Ordering))

  • 이경호
    • Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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    • v.14
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    • pp.149-179
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    • 1987
  • The concept of a "switching language " between different indexing languages and information retrieval systems has been discussed since the mid-1960s. Some preliminary investigates into the feasibility of switching between mediating tool yielded positive results. The Broad system of ordering(BSO) , a general classification scheme for information exchange and switching, has been under development as a joint FID/UNESCO project since 1973. The purpose of this study is to find out the origin, development, definition, and principle of BSO. The results of the study can be summarized as follows: (1) BSO is a switching language for the purpose of interconnection of information system which is located different regions, or using different indexing languages. (2) BSO is in effect, fully faceted and broad classification system. (3) BSO is not only a subject code but also an ordering system. (4) BSO can be used information retrieval system because the notation of composite subjects is formed by combining notation. (5) BSO has to some extent sacrificed brevity by leaving large unused notational gap for future use. (6) The structure of the scheme is in no way dependent upon the notation. notation.

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PREDICTION OF WELDING PARAMETERS FOR PIPELINE WELDING USING AN INTELLIGENT SYSTEM

  • Kim, Ill-Soo;Jeong, Young-Jae;Lee, Chang-Woo;Yarlagadda, Prasad K.D.V.
    • Proceedings of the KWS Conference
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    • 2002.10a
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    • pp.295-300
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    • 2002
  • In this paper, an intelligent system to determine welding parameters for each pass and welding position in pipeline welding based on one database and FEM model, two BP neural network models and a C-NN model was developed and validated. The preliminary test of the system has indicated that the developed system could determine welding parameters for pipeline welding quickly, from which good weldments can be produced without experienced welding personnel. Experiments using the predicted welding parameters from the developed system proved the feasibility of interface standards and intelligent control technology to increase productivity, improve quality, and reduce the cost of system integration.

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Design and Control of a Wire-driven Haptic Device;HapticPen

  • Farahani, Hossein S.;Ryu, Je-Ha
    • 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2005.06a
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    • pp.1662-1667
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    • 2005
  • In this paper, analysis, design, control and prototype construction of a wearable wire-driven haptic interface called HapticPen is discussed. This device can be considered as a wire driven parallel mechanism which three wires are attached to a pen-tip. Wire tensions are provided utilizing three DC servo motors which are attached to a solid frame on the user's body. This device is designed as input as well as output device for a wearable PC. User can write letters or figures on a virtual plate in space. Pen-tip trajectory in space is calculated using motor encoders and force feedback resulting from contact between pen and virtual plate is provided for constraining the pen-tip motion onto the virtual plane that can be easily setup by arbitrary non-collinear three points in space. In this paper kinematic model, workspace analysis, application analysis, control and prototype construction of this device are presented. Preliminary experiments on handwriting in space show feasibility of the proposed device in wearable environments.

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Information-Sharing Patterns of A Directed Social Network: The Case of Imhonet

  • Lee, Danielle
    • Journal of Internet Computing and Services
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    • v.18 no.4
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    • pp.7-17
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    • 2017
  • Despite various types of online social networks having different topological and functional characteristics, the kinds of online social networks considered in social recommendations are highly restricted. The pervasiveness of social networks has brought scholarly attention to expanding the scope of social recommendations into more diverse and less explored types of online social networks. As a preliminary attempt, this study examined the information-sharing patterns of a new type of online social network - unilateral (directed) network - and assessed the feasibility of the network as a useful information source. Specifically, this study mainly focused on the presence of shared interests in unilateral networks, because the shared information is the inevitable condition for utilizing the networks as a feasible source of personalized recommendations. As the results, we discovered that user pairs with direct and distant links shared significantly more similar information than the other non-connected pairs. Individual users' social properties were also significantly correlated with the degree of their information similarity with social connections. We also found the substitutability of online social networks for the top cohorts anonymously chosen by the collaborative filtering algorithm.

A Feasibility Study on the Economic Aspect of Sea Transportation System between Inchon and Youngjong Island (인천-영종 간 해상수송시스템 구축을 위한 경제적 타당성 분석)

  • Chun, Jae-Woo;Lee, Seung-Hee
    • Journal of Ocean Engineering and Technology
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    • v.13 no.3B
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    • pp.116-126
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    • 1999
  • The purpose of this study is to analyze the economic aspect of sea transportation system between Inchon and Youngjong island in which Inchon international airport is being constructed. Total demand of sea transportation arising from in the airport and Yongyu Muwi leisure complex was estimated. To select optimum transportation route, environmental conditions in and around Inchon harbour and Youngjong island including the change of water depth by tide current, fog, rain, wind adn typhoon, ets., were investigated. The preliminary consideration on ships (size, velocity, transport capacity, price), routes, operational modes, terminals and berthing facilities were carried out. The transportation cost per passenger by sea transportation system was estimated to compare with that of land transportation system. It was found that sea transportation system proposed is competitive to the transportation system.

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Preliminary study on the Review Project Viability to Rahmen Structure (라멘조 공법의 사업성 검토에 관한 기초연구)

  • Lee, Sung-Ho;Joo, Jin-Kyu;Lee, Goon-Jae;Kim, Sun-Kuk
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Building Construction Conference
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    • 2011.11a
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    • pp.139-140
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    • 2011
  • The government encourages adoption of Rahmen structure design to ensure efficient management of national resources. However, in comparison with bearing-wall structure, Rahmen structure requires higher unit construction cost and present challenges in terms of securing adequate floor area ratio and floor height. That is why project clients have been disinterested in adoption of Rahmen structure design. Therefore, we have attempted to find factors having influence on decline of project viability for Rahmen structure. This study will be utilized as a basic reference study for promotion of Green Frame design which is a composite PC structure already developed.

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Three-dimensional contact analysis of a composite joint with unsymmetric boundary condition (비대칭 경계조건을 가지는 체결부의 3차원 접촉응력해석)

  • 장기정;박노회;안현수;권진회;최진호
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society For Composite Materials Conference
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    • 2002.10a
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    • pp.110-113
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    • 2002
  • As a preliminary study for the three dimensional failure analysis of composite joints, the three dimensional stress analysis on a pin-loaded unidirectional-fabric hybrid composite joints are performed. The contact and frictions between composite plate and metal bush are considered in the finite element method by NASTRAN. Experiments are conducted to validate the accuracy and feasibility of the finite element technique for 25 specimens with 5 different geometries. The finite element and experimental results show the bush cap induces the unsymmetric deformation, stress distribution, and failure behavior through the thickness. The experiment also shows the failure loads are higher in the joint with bush cap than without it.

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Walking Assistance Robot Design and Development (보행 보조 로봇의 설계 및 개발)

  • Lee, Min-Gyu;Lee, Yong-Hoon;Yim, Hong-Jae;Lee, Yong-Kwun
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society for Noise and Vibration Engineering Conference
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    • 2008.04a
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    • pp.585-592
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    • 2008
  • The aging society comes, the number of the old people expended. Technical aids allow elderly and handicapped people to live independently in their private homes as long as they wish. As a contribution to these required technological solutions, a demonstrator platform for a walking assistance robot. robot which has the capability to perform fetch and carry and various other supporting tasks. In this study, we addresses the development of a walking assistance robot system. We execute static analysis, vibration analysis and flexible dynamics to reserve stability at the design. Each motion of the robot uses a linear actuator and gears. Motion can be distinguished into 3 parts depending on the up & down, rotation, and cushion trans. In each motion, we compare the displacement of the case to be rigid with the case to be flexible. As a result, manufactured and feasibility of the walking assistance robot is validated through preliminary experiments.

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Strength Properies of Concrete Using Waste Slag Aggregates as the Products of Steel Industry (산업폐기물인 제강 슬래그쇄석을 이용한 콘크리트의 강도특성)

  • Lee, Bong-Hak;Kim, Tae-Kyung
    • Journal of Industrial Technology
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    • v.16
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    • pp.45-50
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    • 1996
  • An experimental study os performed to examine the feasibility of using wastes steel furnace slag construction materials and its utility as a replacement for the natural resources to prevent the economic loss was investigated. A half factorial exprements was performed with the variables of W/C ratio, S/A, Coarse aggrigate/Slag ratio and slump as a preliminary study for optimum mix design of concrete. The results show that the W/C ratio and Slump ratio are the most important factor to the concrete strength. The substitute of waste Slag up to 100% has little influence, saying that it can substitute the coarse aggregate without damaging the concrete properties.

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