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Development of Quadrature Detection Surface Coil for Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging at 3T MRI System

  • Chu, Myung-Ja;Choe, Bo-Young;Kim, Kyung-Nam;Chung, Sung-Taek;Oh, Chang-Hyun;Lee, Hyoung-Koo;Suh, Tae-Suk
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Medical Physics Conference
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    • 2002.09a
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    • pp.363-364
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    • 2002
  • We describe quadrature type surface coil for functional magnetic resonance imaging at 3T MRI system. The coil consisted of two coplanar resonators and was used as both transmitter and receiver. The signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of the coil was compared with that of a standard birdcage head coil. Visual cortex activation on normal subjects using LED flicker was performed. The SNR of surface coil was found to be better than that of the conventional head coil.

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Vertical Space Analysis for Gradient Radiating Steel-tube Radiographic Image (경사조사(傾斜照射) 강판튜브 방사선 관측영상의 수직 방향 공간분석)

  • Hwang, Jung-Won;Hwang, Jae-Ho
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2007.04a
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    • pp.29-31
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    • 2007
  • In this paper we propose an directional analytic approach in image data space for X-ray image which is detected from the X-ray projection system. Such a radiographic nondestructive testing has long been used for steel-tube inspection and weld monitoring. The welded area and thickness of steel-tube are detected from gradient radiating mechanism based on the evaluation of biased X-ray source position. The welded area is an ellipse type on low contrast X-ray image including noise. Noise originates from most of elements of the system. such as shielding CCD camera, imaging screen, X-ray source, inspected object, electronic circuits and etc.. Projection incorrectness and noise influence on imaging quality is to be represented by vertical pixels' distribution. Space analysis due to vertical direction also shows the segmental possibility between regions by visual edge evaluation.

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Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome caused by presumed Takayasu arteritis

  • Lee, Ki Wuk;Lee, Sang Taek;Cho, Heeyeon
    • Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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    • v.59 no.sup1
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    • pp.145-148
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    • 2016
  • Takayasu arteritis (TA) is a chronic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology that affects mainly the aorta, main aortic branches, and pulmonary arteries. Diverse neurological manifestations of TA have rarely been reported in children. Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a neuroradiological condition that presents with headache, seizure, visual disturbances, and characteristic lesions on imaging. Inflammatory condition and severe hypertension in TA can cause PRES. We report of a 5-year-old girl with presumed TA who presented with PRES and chronic total occlusion in the renal artery. The findings on magnetic resonance imaging suggested PRES. Left nephrectomy was performed for total occlusion of the left renal artery, and the confirmatory diagnosis of TA was based on the pathologic findings of the renal artery.

A Study of HDR Software Reliability for the Luminance Map Creation (휘도맵의 작성을 위한 HDRI 생성 도구의 신뢰도에 관한 연구)

  • Hong, Sung-De
    • Journal of The Korean Digital Architecture Interior Association
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    • v.12 no.3
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    • pp.81-89
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    • 2012
  • Luminance is the most important quantity in lighting design and illuminating engineering. There are three methods for measuring luminance; using a conventional luminance meter, through the illuminance measurement and subsequent calculations and using digital imaging photometer. Recently, HDRI(High Dynamic Range Imaging) technique introduces a new method of capturing luminance values in a lighting environment. The radiance maps from HDRI are commonly used as visual environment maps for lighting analysis applications. For the HDRI, HDR software is needed to create HDR image. Currently, there is number of HDR software available. The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether a luminance map can be accurately captured by the various types of HDR software which include HDR Shop and Photoshop. To accomplish this goal a set of experiments was conducted. In order to assess the luminance values of the HDR image from HDR software, the values had to be compared to the ones obtained with conventional methods of luminance measurement.

Digital Camera Characterization Method under Multiple Illuminants (다중 광원에서의 디지털 카메라 특성화 방법)

  • Yoon, Chang-Rak;Cho, Maeng-Sub
    • Annual Conference of KIPS
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    • 2000.10b
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    • pp.871-874
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    • 2000
  • 디지털 카메라(Digital Camera)와 같은 휴대형 영상 입력 장치(Portable Image Input Device)는 스캐너 (Scanner)와 달리 3 차원의 피사체(Object)를 디지털 영상으로 생성할 수 있고 다양한 조명 환경(Illuminant)에서 사용할 수 있다는 이유로 많은 응용 분야에서 활발하게 사용되고 있다. 그러나, 정확한 색 재현(Color Reproduction)을 위한 기존의 디지털 카메라 특성화 방법(Digital Camera Characterization Method)은 생성된 영상의 조명 정보를 고려하지 않은 상태에서 색 변환 행렬을 생성하므로 다양한 조명 환경 변화에 대해 적응적으로 대처하지 못하는 단점이 있다. 본 논문에서는 디지털 카메라가 생성하는 영상의 rgb 색도를 이용하여 색도 평면에 색도 다각형(Chromaticity Polygon)을 구성하고 각 색도 다각형들간의 포함 관계에 따라 조명 정보를 평가함으로써 조명색(Illuminant Color)의 변화에 따른 인간 시각 시스템(Human Visual System)의 색 불변성(Color Constancy)을 재현할 수 있는 디지털 카메라 특성화 방법을 제안한다.

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Pituitary Metastasis of Bronchial Carcinoid Tumor Mimicking Pituitary Adenoma: a Case Report

  • Lee, Ju Yeon;Kim, Ha Youn;Yu, In Kyu;Kim, Seong Min;Son, Hyun-Jin
    • Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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    • v.25 no.3
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    • pp.183-188
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    • 2021
  • Tumors that metastasize to the pituitary gland are unusual and metastasis of neuroendocrine neoplasm to the sellar region is extremely rare. We report a 59-year-old man with pituitary metastasis from pulmonary carcinoid tumor who presented with left progressive deterioration of visual field. Sellar dynamic magnetic resonance imaging revealed an enhancing sellar mass invading the left cavernous sinus. We report this unusual case with a review of the relevant literature.

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome related to anemia correction in a patient with uterine myoma: a case report

  • Lee, Jisun;Lee, Hyun Jung
    • Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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    • v.39 no.4
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    • pp.336-340
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    • 2022
  • Although posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is induced by various causes, a few cases have occurred after severe anemia correction. In this case report, a 45-year-old female patient visited emergency department with a chief complaint of dizziness due to severe anemia related to hypermenorrhea caused by uterine myoma. Before her operation, she had an abrupt headache and seizure during anemia correction with transfusion and injection of gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist. Immediately after the operation, she experienced visual disturbances, followed by limb weakness and tonic-clonic movements. Magnetic resonance imaging showed alterations in parietal and occipital lobes suggesting cerebrovascular edema with hypoperfusion. Here, we presented and discussed the clinical and radiologic features of PRES related to anemia correction.

Study of Scene Directing with Cinemachine

  • Park, Sung-Suk;Kim, Jae-Ho
    • International Journal of Contents
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    • v.18 no.1
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    • pp.98-104
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    • 2022
  • With Unity creating footage is possible by using 3D motion, 2D motion, particular, and sound. Even post-production video editing is possible by combining the footage. In particular, Cinemachine, a suite of camera tools for Unity, that greatly affects screen layout and the flow of video images, can implement most of the functions of a physical camera. Visual aesthetics can be achieved through it. However, as it is a part of a game engine. Thus, the understanding of the game engine should come first. Also doubts may arise as to how similar it is to a physical camera. Accordingly, the purpose of this study is to examine the advantages and cautions of virtual cameras in Cinemachine, and explore the potential for development by implementing storytelling directly.

Three-Dimensional Visualization Technique of Occluded Objects Using Integral Imaging with Plenoptic Camera

  • Lee, Min-Chul;Inoue, Kotaro;Tashiro, Masaharu;Cho, Myungjin
    • Journal of information and communication convergence engineering
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    • v.15 no.3
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    • pp.193-198
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    • 2017
  • In this study, we propose a three-dimensional (3D) visualization technique of occluded objects using integral imaging with a plenoptic camera. In previous studies, depth map estimation from elemental images was used to remove occlusion. However, the resolution of these depth maps is low. Thus, the occlusion removal accuracy is not efficient. Therefore, we use a plenoptic camera to obtain a high-resolution depth map. Hence, individual depth map for each elemental image can also be generated. Finally, we can regenerate a more accurate depth map for 3D objects with these separate depth maps, allowing us to remove the occlusion layers more efficiently. We perform optical experiments to prove our proposed technique. Moreover, we use MSE and PSNR as a performance metric to evaluate the quality of the reconstructed image. In conclusion, we enhance the visual quality of the reconstructed image after removing the occlusion layers using the plenoptic camera.

Wood Identification of Historical Architecture in Korea by Synchrotron X-ray Microtomography-Based Three-Dimensional Microstructural Imaging

  • HWANG, Sung-Wook;TAZURU, Suyako;SUGIYAMA, Junji
    • Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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    • v.48 no.3
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    • pp.283-290
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    • 2020
  • For visual inspection-based wood identification, optical microscopy techniques typically require a relatively large sample size, and a scanning electron microscope requires a clean surface. These novel techniques experience limitations for objects with highly limited sampling capabilities such as important and registered wooden cultural properties. Synchrotron X-ray microtomography (SR-µCT) has been suggested as an effective alternative to avoid such limitations and various other imaging issues. In this study, four pieces of wood fragments from wooden members used in the Manseru pavilion of Bongjeongsa temple in Andong, Korea, wereused for identification. Three-dimensional microstructural images were reconstructed from these small wood samples using SR-µCT at SPring-8. From the analysis of the reconstructed images, the samples were identified as Zelkova serrata, Quercus sect. Cerris, and Pinus koraiensis. The images displayed sufficient spatial resolution to clearly observe the anatomical features of each species. In addition, the three-dimensional imaging allowed unlimited image processing.