• 복식문화연구
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• 제17권6호
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• pp.1155-1172
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• 2009

Wearable computers can be defined as next generation clothing integrated with various digital functions and devices. Unlike existing computers, they are viewed as human-centric computers customized for information utilization and other specific human needs. This study is intended to discover how consumers are accepting wearable computers, which are different from existing computers, based on Technology Acceptance Model(TAM) and to extend the model by adding variable regarding acceptance of wearable computers. A total of 683 copies of questionnaires, distributed to those aged 19 and older, both male and female, were collected online. The data was statistically analyzed for this study using the extended TAM. In order to test hypotheses, the structural equation model using the Lisrel 8.30 version was performed. For analyzing constructs(or traits) of research model, exploratory factor was conducted and the measurement model was assessed from the result. Reliability was assessed through confirmatory factor analysis and the calculation of Cronbach's alpha coefficients. Overall, model fit was assessed by statistical indexes: Chi-square value, GFI, AGFI, and RMR. This study analyzed the process of acceptance of wearable computers with the extended TAM that includes a variable, perceived value, on the basis of previous studies. The results of the analysis revealed that attitude toward wearable computer was directly influenced by perceived usefulness and perceived value but indirectly influenced by perceived ease of use. Acceptance intention of the wearable computer was directly influenced by perceived value and attitude toward wearable computer. To be more specific, perceived usefulness was significantly correlated with both attitude toward wearable computer and acceptance intention of the wearable computer. Perceived value was also significantly correlated with both attitude toward wearable computer and acceptance intention of the wearable computer. The results of this study also suggested that perceived ease of use was actually a causal antecedent to perceived usefulness and perceived value. This research revealed that extended TAM to investigate the acceptance of wearable computer was appropriate. This study is intended to provide a theoretical framework for adoption of wearable computer and suggest empirical analysis that can serve as a guide for wearable computer.

• 한국기술혁신학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국기술혁신학회 2002년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.27-30
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• 2002

• Journal of Mechanical Science and Technology
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• 제19권10호
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• pp.1864-1874
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• 2005

This paper describes a wearable multi-modal user interface design and its implementation for a teleoperated field robot system. Recently some teleoperated field robots are employed for hazard environment applications (e.g. rescue, explosive ordnance disposal, security). To complete these missions in outdoor environment, the robot system must have appropriate functions, accuracy and reliability. However, the more functions it has, the more difficulties occur in operation of the functions. To cope up with this problem, an effective user interface should be developed. Furthermore, the user interface is needed to be wearable for portability and prompt action. This research starts at the question: how to teleoperate the complicated slave robot easily. The main challenge is to make a simple and intuitive user interface with a wearable shape and size. This research provides multi-modalities such as visual, auditory and haptic sense. It enables an operator to control every functions of a field robot more intuitively. As a result, an EOD (explosive ordnance disposal) demonstration is conducted to verify the validity of the proposed wearable multi-modal user interface.

• 대한임베디드공학회논문지
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.117-124
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• 2018

Wearable devices have become widespread. Fitness band is one of common wearable devices, providing useful functions. It helps users to monitor and collect their status such as heart rate and travel distance. Wearable devices, including fitness bands, are designed in small size and it ends up having small battery capacity. In that regard, it is necessary to expand the lifetime of wearable devices. Conventional power management scheme of wearable devices is based on DVFS Ondemand Governor and peripheral control by timeout event, such as turning off the LCD. In this paper, we propose a hybrid governor applying hardware supporting low power mode such as sleep mode to exploit the periodicity of fitness band task. In addition, we show hybrid governor outperforms in power consumption than conventional power management scheme of wearable devices based on Ondemand Governor through experiments.

• 한국생산제조학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.89-99
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• 2017

This paper describes the development of a thigh wearable robot for power assistance during stair climbing. In the wearable robot developed in this study, high-power BLDC motors and high-capacity harmonic reduction gears are used to effectively assist the thigh muscle during stair climbing. In particular, normal ground and stair are distinguished accurately by using wireless smart shoes, and the stair climbing assistance is performed by activating the actuators at an appropriate time. Impedance of the hip joint was effectively reduced by performing friction compensation of the gears, and a wearing adjustment mechanism was designed to fit the robot to the thigh by conveniently modifying the width and tilting angle of the robot using set collars. Consequently, the performance of the developed thigh wearable robot was verified through stair climbing experiments with EMG measurement.

• 한국인터넷방송통신학회논문지
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.205-210
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• 2018

이글은 웨어러블 기술을 두 가지 측면에서 고찰하였다. 첫째, 스마트 기술이 접목된 옷에 스며든 욕망이다. 둘째, 옷을 입은 이용자를 바라보는 시선에 대한 고찰이다. 이 글은 웨어러블 기술로 새롭게 등장할 옷에 대한 연구이다. 그러나 이 옷은 단순히 기술적인 문제가 아니다. 오히려, 옷에 대한 인간 본능을 고려한 시스템 설계이다. 따라서 이 연구는 사회과학적 경계를 아우른다. 이 글은 웨어러블에서 수집된 데이터가 단순한 센싱 기반의 데이터라 보지 않는다. 오히려, 웨어러블 기술은 인간 고유의 생명활동과 감정을 드러낸다. 이글은 인문학과 기술을 융합 또는 복합한 시도이다.

• 한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지
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• 제20권10호
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• pp.7-13
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• 2015

Wearable device, next generation smart device, is consistently growing. The flexible display will be a kind of display in the wearable device. The flexible display technology is now evolving with end-user requirement such as portability and easy installation. Previous wearable display products still have some difficulties in manufacturing and in flexibility whole device. But it can be a flexible display with LED device and utilized in commercial area. In this paper, we propose a driver to control the LED display and implement a flexible LED display system.

• 센서학회지
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• 제32권6호
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• pp.340-351
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• 2023

Wearable sensors designed for strain, pressure, and temperature measurements are essential for monitoring human movements, health status, physiological data, and responses to external stimuli. Notably, recent research has led to the development of high-performance wearable sensors using innovative materials and device structures that exhibit ultra-high sensitivity compared with their commercial counterparts. However, the quest for accurate sensing has identified a critical challenge. Specifically, the mechanical flexibility of the substrates in wearable sensors can introduce interference signals, particularly when subjected to varying external stimuli and environmental conditions, potentially resulting in signal crosstalk and compromised data fidelity. Consequently, the pursuit of non-interference sensing technology is pivotal for enabling independent measurements of concurrent input signals related to strain, pressure, and temperature, ensuring precise signal acquisition. In this comprehensive review, we present an overview of the recent advances in noninterference sensing strategies. We explore various fabrication methods for sensing strain, pressure, and temperature, emphasizing the use of hybrid composite materials with distinct mechanical properties. This review contributes to the understanding of critical developments in wearable sensor technology that are vital for their ongoing application and evolution in numerous fields.

• 한국컴퓨터그래픽스학회논문지
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.17-23
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• 2012

IT를 접목한 스포츠 의류, M-드레스(Mobile Phone Dress), 웨어러블 컴퓨팅(Wearable Computing) 등 패션이 IT와 결합하면서 활발한 움직임을 보이고 있다. 하지만 지속적인 연구를 통하여 많은 발전을 이루고 있음에도 불구하고 패션에 사용된 IT 기술의 활용은 전원, 착용감, 세탁, 휴대성 등이 문제점으로 나타나고 있다. 따라서 본 논문에서는 착용가능 기술이 효과적으로 가방에 적용되어 개발된 제품을 제시한다. 사람의 감성을 극대화할 수 있는 레저 및 여행을 위한 패밀리 룩(Family Look) 성격의 가방과 20~30대 여성들의 감성을 디자인으로 자극할 수 있는 오띠 꾸뜨르(Haute Couture) 패션에 맞는 싱글 리미티드 가방 그리고 가족이 대상이 되는 패밀리 가방을 토대로 착용가능기술이 적용된 제품디자인을 제작하여 제시하며, 이로 말미암아 앞으로 변화될 패션의 변화를 제안한다.

• 융합보안논문지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.55-61
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• 2024

IoT 기술 발전으로 스마트 헬스케어나 스마트 의료서비스도 급격히 발전하고 있다. 이 서비스에 필요한 웨어러블 디바이스는 스마트 밴드 등의 형태로 센서, 컨트롤러로 사용되고 있다. 웨어러블 디바이스는 가능한 장시간 사용을 위해 매우 간결한 SW 로직으로 구현할 뿐만 아니라, 편의성 증진을 위해 무선 통신 프로토콜을 사용한다. 그러나 이 웨어러블 디바이스는 경량성을 추구하고 있어, 다른 정보서비스에 사용되는 단말보다 보안에 취약하다. 본 연구에서는 웨어러블 서비스의 기술적인 운영 환경을 분석, 웨어러블 디바이스에 대한 인증 정보 재사용 공격, BIAS 공격, 배터리 소진 공격, 펌웨어 공격을 식별하고, 각 보안 위협의 메커니즘을 분석하고 공격 효과를 조사하였다. 또 본 연구에서는 식별한 보안 위협에 대한 대응 방안을 제시하였다. 웨어러블 서비스를 개발할 때 본 연구에서 제안한 대응 방안을 고려한다면, 더 안전한 서비스를 구축할 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.