• JSTS:Journal of Semiconductor Technology and Science
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• 제16권5호
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• pp.542-549
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• 2016

This paper presents a SoC (System-on-a-Chip) dedicated for a single-chip smart capsule which can be used to continuously monitor human alimentary canal pH and temperature values. The SoC is composed of the pH and temperature sensor interface circuit, a wireless transceiver, the power management circuit and the flow control logic. Fabricated in $0.18{\mu}m$ standard CMOS technology, the SoC occupies a die area of ${\sim}9 mm^2$. The SoC consumes 6.15 mW from a 3 V power supply, guaranteeing the smart capsule battery life is no less than 24 hours when using 50 mAh coin batteries. The experimental results show that measurement accuracy of the smart capsule is ${\pm}0.1$ pH and ${\pm}0.2^{\circ}C$ for pH and temperature sensing, respectively, which meets the requirement of in-body pH and temperature monitoring in clinical practice.

• 한국정밀공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국정밀공학회 2001년도 춘계학술대회 논문집
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• pp.854-857
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• 2001

At present, colonoscopy is performed by means of quite long and flexible endoscopes and controlled manually. Although the flexibility of the distal tip allows the endoscope to follow the tortuous path of the colon, the insertion of the endoscope requires the endoscopist to exert forces on and to perform rotations of the proximal end; these actions cause discomfort to the patient. Though self-propelling colonoscopic systems has been suggested to overcome these problems, it is difficult to pass through highly curved regions of the intestine. In this paper, we introduce a steering mechanism for a self-propelling coloinlscope, the smart capsule, which has three actuator units. The mechanism is designed not only to move forward and backward but also to pass through the curved regions. We derived the governing equations of this mechanism. Active movements and motion control are developed.

• 한국건축시공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국건축시공학회 2022년도 가을 학술논문 발표대회
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• pp.241-242
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• 2022

Recently, related studies on the application of bacterial spores to self-healing concrete have been widely reported. Using the self-healing method of bacterial spores as a kind of pro-environment, the green method is very attractive, but because the living environment of bacterial spores is relatively harsh, it is necessary to have a way to separate the living environment of bacterial spores from the harsh external environment, And release bacterial spores when needed. Therefore, capsules are widely used in self-healing concrete. To enhance the self-healing effect, the capsules need to be evenly distributed in the concrete. Furthermore, we develop a CIP-based smart capsule with controllability. We determined the magnetic force of each capsule by mixing CIP in resin, then mass-fabricating the capsules for self-healing by a microfluidic method, and by measuring the kinetic distance of the capsules containing different amounts of cip under the action of a magnetic field strength. The results show that with the increase of the amount of cip, the active distance of the capsule also increases. When the cip is 8wt%, the active distance reaches 1.75cm. We believe this research can provide momentum for the development of self-healing capsule applications.

• 한국통신학회논문지
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.461-466
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• 2016

투척형 카메라는 사람이 진입하기 어려운 지역에 먼저 투입되어 해당 지역의 정보를 수집할 수 있다. 본 논문에서는 이러한 투척형 카메라에 IoT기술을 적용시켜 당해 연구소에서 개발된 캡슐 모양의 감시/모니터링 장치에 대해서 설명한다. 이를 위해 디바이스는 Edison 보드에 장착된 카메라를 통해 촬영되는 실시간 비디오 데이터와 GPS데이터를 서버에 전송할 수 있는 프로그램이 내장되어 있다. 전송되는 데이터는 PC상의 서버 프로그램과 스마트 폰/태블릿에 설치된 안드로이드 어플리케이션에서 확인할 수 있다. 기존의 투척형 카메라가 영상 정보만을 지원하는 것에 대비하여 영상정보뿐만 아니라 각 장치의 위치를 확인할 수 있으며 센서를 통해 온/습도 데이터도 확인할 수 있다. 또한 다 수의 카메라 화면을 서버프로그램에서 확인 할 수 있어 여러 장소에 카메라를 설치하고 데이터를 얻을 수 있다. 접속 방식도 기존의 투척형 카메라는 단거리 무선 통신을 활용하여 스마트폰 또는 전용단말장치와의 연동만을 고려한 것에 대비하여 원격지 서버와의 통신 연동을 추가적으로 고려하여 설계하고 구현하였다.

• 한국건설순환자원학회논문집
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.568-575
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• 2023

본 논문은 스마트 시티 구축을 위한 핵심 기술로서 자기치유 기술을 적용한 프리캐스트 콘크리트의 품질 특성과 치유 성능을 평가하는 것을 목표로 하였다. 연구 결과는 하이브리드 캡슐을 혼합한 프리캐스트 콘크리트가 슬럼프와 공기량에서 감소하는 경향을 보이며, 이는 품질 특성에 일정한 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 특히, 슬럼프는 최대 14 %, 공기량은 최대 9 % 감소하였다. 또한, 하이브리드 캡슐을 혼합한 콘크리트는 압축강도와 휨강도에서 각각 최대 16 %와 18 % 감소하는 결과를 보였다. 그러나 하이브리드 캡슐을 혼합함으로써 균열 치유 성능이 증진되는 결과를 얻었다. 정수위 투수 시험을 통한 평가에서, 치유기간 28일 후 0.3 mm 균열 폭의 치유율은 혼합률이 증가함에 따라 향상되었으며, 하이브리드 캡슐의 혼합률 1 %, 3 %, 5 %에서 각각 약 16 %, 25 %, 32 %의 치유율 향상이 확인되었다.

• Smart Structures and Systems
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.199-211
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• 2011

Using computational modeling, we design a pair of biomimetic microcapsules that exploit chemical mechanisms to communicate and alter their local environment. As a result, these synthetic objects can undergo autonomous, directed motion. In the simulations, signaling microcapsules release "agonist" particles, while target microcapsules release "antagonist" particles and the permeabilities of both capsule types depend on the local particle concentration in the surrounding solution. Additionally, the released nanoscopic particles can bind to the underlying substrate and thereby create adhesion gradients that propel the microcapsules to move. Hydrodynamic interactions and the feedback mechanism provided by the dissolved particles are both necessary to achieve the cooperative behavior exhibited by these microcapsules. Our model provides a platform for integrating both the spatial and temporal behavior of assemblies of "artificial cells", and allows us to design a rich variety of structures capable of exhibiting complex dynamics. Due to the cell-like attributes of polymeric microcapsules and polymersomes, material systems are available for realizing our predictions.

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.501-512
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• 2014

HANARO is a multipurpose research reactor located at the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI). Since the commencement of its operation in 1995, various neutron irradiation facilities, such as rabbit irradiation facilities, fuel test loop (FTL) facilities, capsule irradiation facilities, and neutron transmutation doping (NTD) facilities, have been developed and actively utilized for various nuclear material irradiation tests requested by users from research institutes, universities, and industries. Most irradiation tests have been related to national R&D relevant to present nuclear power reactors such as the ageing management and safety evaluation of the components. Based on the accumulated experience as well as the sophisticated requirements of users, HANARO has recently supported national R&D projects relevant to new nuclear systems including the System-integrated Modular Advanced Reactor (SMART), research reactors, and future nuclear systems. This paper documents the current state and utilization of irradiation facilities in HANARO, and summarizes ongoing research efforts to deploy advanced irradiation technology.