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A Method Enabling Exploitation of Spatial Diversity and Physical Layer Security in an Extreme Case of Source-Wiretapping without a Jamming Beamformer

  • Tran, Truc Thanh;Kong, Hyung Yun
    • Journal of Communications and Networks
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    • v.17 no.5
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    • pp.482-490
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    • 2015
  • This article exploits spatial diversity for jamming to prevent wiretapping in the extreme case in which an eavesdropper is located near the source and a common jamming signal is unavailable. To address this challenge, the jamming signal is allowed to carry a random binary message. Then, it is proposed that the active intermediate node transmits this jamming signal and the decoding of this signal at both source and destination is physically secured as result of using the physical-layer security method. If the source and the destination securely and correctly decode this jamming message, the source transmits another message which is created from combining its information message and the decoded message using the network-coding method. Therefore, this method prevents the transmissions from being eavesdropped upon by the source-wiretapping.

Device Authentication Protocol for Smart Grid Systems Using Homomorphic Hash

  • Kim, Young-Sam;Heo, Joon
    • Journal of Communications and Networks
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    • v.14 no.6
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    • pp.606-613
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    • 2012
  • In a smart grid environment, data for the usage and control of power are transmitted over an Internet protocol (IP)-based network. This data contains very sensitive information about the user or energy service provider (ESP); hence, measures must be taken to prevent data manipulation. Mutual authentication between devices, which can prevent impersonation attacks by verifying the counterpart's identity, is a necessary process for secure communication. However, it is difficult to apply existing signature-based authentication in a smart grid system because smart meters, a component of such systems, are resource-constrained devices. In this paper, we consider a smart meter and propose an efficient mutual authentication protocol. The proposed protocol uses a matrix-based homomorphic hash that can decrease the amount of computations in a smart meter. To prove this, we analyze the protocol's security and performance.

Recent Advances in Filter Topologies and Realizations for Satellite Communications

  • Fahmi, Mohamed M.;Ruiz-Cruz, Jorge A.;Mansour, Rafaat R.;Zaki, Kawthar A.
    • Journal of Communications and Networks
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    • v.13 no.6
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    • pp.625-632
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    • 2011
  • This paper presents an overview of recent advances in radio frequency and microwave filter topologies for satellite communication systems. Many types of filters have been developed during the last years in order to satisfy the demands of modern applications in both terrestrial systems and onboard spacecrafts, leading to a great variety of aspects such as transfer functions, resonator implementations or coupling structures. This paper revisits some of the last advances in this area, including the modeling and full-wave simulation. Some recent designs using dual-mode cavities along with other novel implementations in ridge waveguide will be shown.

Performance Analysis of Hybrid Decode-Amplify-Forward Incremental Relaying Cooperative Diversity Protocol Using SNR-Based Relay Selection

  • Tran, Trung Duy;Kong, Hyung-Yun
    • Journal of Communications and Networks
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    • v.14 no.6
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    • pp.703-709
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    • 2012
  • In this paper, we propose a hybrid decode-amplify-forward incremental cooperative diversity protocol using SNR-based relay selection. In the proposed protocol, whenever destination unsuccessfully receives the source's signal, one of relays that exploit hybrid decode-amplify-forward technique is chosen to retransmit the signal. We derive approximate closed-form expressions of outage probability and average channel capacity. Monte-Carlo simulations are presented to verify the theoretical results and compare the performance of the proposed protocol with the direct transmission protocol and conventional incremental relaying protocols.

Frequency Domain Processing Techniques for Pulse Shape Modulated Ultra Wideband Systems

  • Gordillo, Alex Cartagena;Kohno, Ryuji
    • Journal of Communications and Networks
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    • v.9 no.4
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    • pp.482-489
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    • 2007
  • In this paper, two frequency domain signal processing techniques for pulse shape modulation(PSM) ultra wideband(UWB) systems are presented. Firstly, orthogonal detection of UWB PSM Hermite pulses in frequency domain is addressed. It is important because time domain detection by correlation-based receivers is severely degraded by many sources of distortion. Pulse-shape, the information conveying signal characteristic, is deformed by AWGN and shape-destructive addition of multiple paths from the propagation channel. Additionally, because of the short nature of UWB pulses, timing mismatches and synchronism degrade the performance of PSM UWB communication systems. In this paper, frequency domain orthogonality of the Hermite pulses is exploited to propose an alternative detection method, which makes possible efficient detection of PSM in dense multipath channel environments. Secondly, a ranging method employing the Cepstrum algorithm is proposed. This method is partly processed in the frequency domain and can be implemented without additional hardware complexity in the terminal.

Analysis of Absorption Loss by a Human Body in On-to-Off Body Communication at 2.45 GHz

  • Jeon, Jaesung;Lee, Sangwoo;Choi, Jaehoon;Kim, Sunwoo
    • Journal of electromagnetic engineering and science
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    • v.15 no.2
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    • pp.97-103
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    • 2015
  • This paper investigates the effect of absorption loss by a human body to the received signal strength with respect to on-body transmitting antenna positions in on-to-off wireless body area networks. This investigation is based on measurement results obtained from experiments performed on human bodies (male and female) using planar inverted-F antennas in an anechoic chamber. The total absorption loss by the human body is also presented through the SEMCAD-X simulations. Our investigation showed that the received signal strength becomes lower when the transmitting antenna is mounted at a specific position where more absorption loss is experienced. The statistical analyses of on-to-off body channel characteristics based on the measurement results are presented.

Development of on-line system using electromagnetic wave for diagnosis of deteriorated power equipment in enclosed switchboard (전자파를 이용한 폐쇄배전반내 전력기기의 열화 온라인 진단시스템 개발)

  • Kang, C.W.;Choi, G.S.;Lee, Y.S.;Kang, D.S.;Kim, J.C.
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers Conference
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    • 2001.05c
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    • pp.178-181
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    • 2001
  • This paper presents the development of electromagnetic wave detecting equipment for diagnosis of enclosed switchboard. High voltage power equipments are very important equipment of the key industries and the private enterprise. Power line accidents are national plans because of those set off casualties lose of power equipments and communication networks. Therefore the necessity of the development of detecting for power equipment diagnosis is demand for prevention of high voltage equipment accidents. This paper is the development of electromagnetic wave detecting equipment for diagnosis of high voltage equipment. This paper establishes the diagnosis method for high voltage power equipments, that secures original technique and possesses detecting technique for electromagnetic wave. By the study we developed electromagnetic wave detector, and we applied this equipment application tests at the place constructed high voltage equipments.

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The Construction and Development of a Social Network in a Classroom of Toddlers : Based on Activities (영아 학급에서의 사회적 네트워크(social network) 구성과 그 기능의 발달 : 활동을 중심으로)

  • Kim, Misuk
    • Korean Journal of Child Studies
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    • v.27 no.4
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    • pp.165-184
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    • 2006
  • This ethnography explored the construction of a social network and its function in a classroom of toddlers in a day-care center located in Vermont. The classroom activities of 9 two-year-old toddlers were observed for about two months, compiled and categorized. Then, the themes of psychological functions were reconstructed in data analysis. Results showed that toddlers constructed multiple relations with all peers beyond the dyadic. They also transmitted information to teachers as well as peers in indirect ways. These direct-multiple interactions as well as indirect interactions reflect the social network of Lewis' (2005) theory. In the construction of social networks, the toddlers developed communication skills, turn-taking skills, leadership, and imitation.

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Interaction Protocol on the COLAB Platform (원격공동연구 플랫품의 상호작용 프로토콜)

  • Kwon, Daniel D.;Suh, Young-Ho;Kim, Yong;Hwang, Dae-Joon
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society for Emotion and Sensibility Conference
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    • 1998.04a
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    • pp.304-308
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    • 1998
  • Technical advances in computer networks and the Internet bring a new communication era and provide effective solutions for cooperative works and research. These technological advances introduced the concept of cyberspace that many people involve reseach and a project at different locations at the same time. In this paper, we present a fast and effective interaction protocol that is aeapted to the COLAB(COIIaborative LABoratory) Systems which use a high-speed ATM Network. The CCOLAB systems is developed for researchers those who are doing a large project on the collaborative research environment. The interaction protocol that we developed supports multi-session and multi-channel on the TCP/IP Network and provides more flexible solution to control multimedia data on the network.

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A Study on Mobility Management in PCS Networks (PCS 망에서의 이동성 관리에 관한 연구)

  • 김현주;강경인;박경배;곽승욱;김현욱
    • Journal of the Korea Safety Management & Science
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    • v.1 no.1
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    • pp.145-157
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    • 1999
  • In this paper, a research on the structure and the network configuration of the location register(LR), which database of new locations and service informations of subscribers according to the movement of subscribers in personal communication system(PCS). since the traditional PCS manages all the databases with the location informations as a centralized type. The service informations of the subscribers are centrally controlled by the HLR. So there have been the heavy signal traffic and the call setup delay. In order to relieve such problem, the proposed types of the configurations are the distributed type of PCS scheme and the hierarchical PCS scheme. In the distributed scheme, each PCS has its own LR and in the hierarchical PCS scheme, several LR are grouped to from a layer so that overall structure is a tree style.

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