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Remote Distance Measurement from a Single Image by Automatic Detection and Perspective Correction

  • Layek, Md Abu;Chung, TaeChoong;Huh, Eui-Nam
    • KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems (TIIS)
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    • v.13 no.8
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    • pp.3981-4004
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    • 2019
  • This paper proposes a novel method for locating objects in real space from a single remote image and measuring actual distances between them by automatic detection and perspective transformation. The dimensions of the real space are known in advance. First, the corner points of the interested region are detected from an image using deep learning. Then, based on the corner points, the region of interest (ROI) is extracted and made proportional to real space by applying warp-perspective transformation. Finally, the objects are detected and mapped to the real-world location. Removing distortion from the image using camera calibration improves the accuracy in most of the cases. The deep learning framework Darknet is used for detection, and necessary modifications are made to integrate perspective transformation, camera calibration, un-distortion, etc. Experiments are performed with two types of cameras, one with barrel and the other with pincushion distortions. The results show that the difference between calculated distances and measured on real space with measurement tapes are very small; approximately 1 cm on an average. Furthermore, automatic corner detection allows the system to be used with any type of camera that has a fixed pose or in motion; using more points significantly enhances the accuracy of real-world mapping even without camera calibration. Perspective transformation also increases the object detection efficiency by making unified sizes of all objects.

Precise Baseline Measurement and Computation of Correction Factor For EDM Instrument Calibration (EDM 장비의 검교정을 위한 정밀 기선장 관측 및 보정계수 산정)

  • 조재명;윤홍식;이원춘
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Surveying, Geodesy, Photogrammetry, and Cartography Conference
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    • 2004.04a
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    • pp.83-89
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    • 2004
  • The electronic distance measurement instrument, first introduced in the 1950s has, since those early days, undergone continual refinement. Rapid advances in related technologies have provided lighter, smaller and more precise equipment. Understanding for the principle, the standardized observation technique and the precision of EDM instrument is mostly important to improve the quality and the reliability of by-product in the field of engineering and industrial surveying. Simple and accurate calibration is regularly and periodically necessary to maintenance the precision of EDM instrument. This paper describes the calculated example of zero error and scale error as a correction of EDM by applying the least square method to baseline observations. Here we deals also with the testing criteria for precision instrument testing according to different types of EDM instruments.

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Quantitative Measurement of Nano-scale Force using Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM을 이용한 나노스케일 힘의 정량적 측정)

  • Chung, Koo-Hyun
    • Tribology and Lubricants
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    • v.28 no.2
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    • pp.62-69
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    • 2012
  • Atomic force microscopy (AFM) has been widely utilized as a versatile tool not only for imaging surfaces but also for understanding nano-scale interfacial phenomena. By measuring the responses of the photo detector due to bending and torsion of the cantilever, which are caused by the interactions between the probe and the sample surface, various interfacial phenomena and properties can be explored. One of the challenges faced by AFM researchers originates in the physics of measuring the small forces that act between the probe of a force sensing cantilever and the sample. To understand the interactions between the probe and the sample quantitatively, the force calibration is essential. In this work, the procedures used to calibrate AFM instrumentation for nano-scale force measurement in normal and lateral directions are reviewed.

HFCT for Diagnosing Partial Discharge in Middle Joint Box of 154kV Grade (154kV급 중간접속부내의 부분방전 진단을 위한 HFCT 적용)

  • Lee, Jung-Soo;Lee, Kyung-Sup
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 2008.09a
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    • pp.214-217
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    • 2008
  • To detect partial discharge of 154kV joint box, we have made experiment by using the HFCT sensor. Generally the signals which are detected in partial discharge test of underground power transmission cable are accompanied with both noises of high voltage and noises of surrounding Power cable. The most noise in near to end part of joint box is corona, beside other noises flowed from surrounding area. Partial discharge test is difficulty due to these noises. First, we test reliability on both injection of calibration signal in NJB and removal of low frequency. After that, we had analyzed frequencies by measuring signals in IJB with 300[m] distance from NJB. Also we had measured S/N ratio by using the indirected injection method of calibration signal in IJB. In this experiment, two measurement methods were difference of detection acquisition, but these had the equal frequency properties.

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Verification Method of Omnidirectional Camera Model by Projected Contours (사영된 컨투어를 이용한 전방향 카메라 모델의 검증 방법)

  • Hwang, Yong-Ho;Lee, Jae-Man;Hong, Hyun-Ki
    • 한국HCI학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2007.02a
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    • pp.994-999
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    • 2007
  • 전방향(omnidirectional) 카메라 시스템은 보다 적은 수의 영상으로부터 주변 장면(scene)에 대한 많은 정보를 취득할 수 있는 장점이 있기 때문에 전방향 영상을 이용한 자동교정(self-calibration)과 3차원 재구성 등의 연구가 활발히 진행되고 있다. 본 논문에서는 기존에 제안된 교정 방법들을 이용하여 추정된 사영모델(projection model)의 정확성을 검증하기 위한 새로운 방법이 제안된다. 실 세계에서 다양하게 존재하는 직선 성분들은 전방향 영상에 컨투어(contour)의 형태로 사영되며, 사영모델과 컨투어의 양 끝점 좌표 값을 이용하여 그 궤적을 추정할 수 있다. 추정된 컨투어의 궤적과 영상에 존재하는 컨투어와의 거리 오차(distance error)로부터 전방향 카메라의 사영모델의 정확성을 검증할 수 있다. 제안된 방법의 성능을 평가하기 위해서 구 맵핑(spherical mapping)된 합성(synthetic) 영상과 어안렌즈(fisheye lens)로 취득한 실제 영상에 대해 제안된 알고리즘을 적용하여 사영모델의 정확성을 판단하였다.

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A 3-D Position Compensation Method of Industrial Robot Using Block Interpolation (블록 보간법을 이용한 산업용 로봇의 3차원 위치 보정기법)

  • Ryu, Hang-Ki;Woo, Kyung-Hang;Choi, Won-Ho;Lee, Jae-Kook
    • Journal of Institute of Control, Robotics and Systems
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    • v.13 no.3
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    • pp.235-241
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    • 2007
  • This paper proposes a self-calibration method of robots those are used in industrial assembly lines. The proposed method is a position compensation using laser sensor and vision camera. Because the laser sensor is cross type laser sensor which can scan a horizontal and vertical line, it is efficient way to detect a feature of vehicle and winding shape of vehicle's body. For position compensation of 3-Dimensional axis, we applied block interpolation method. For selecting feature point, pattern matching method is used and 3-D position is selected by Euclidean distance mapping between 462 feature values and evaluated feature point. In order to evaluate the proposed algorithm, experiments are performed in real industrial vehicle assembly line. In results, robot's working point can be displayed 3-D points. These points are used to diagnosis error of position and reselecting working point.

COMS METEOROLOGICAL IMAGER SPACE LOOK SIDE SELECTION ALGORITHM

  • Park, Bong-Kyu;Lee, Sang-Cherl;Yang, Koon-Ho
    • Proceedings of the KSRS Conference
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    • 2008.10a
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    • pp.100-103
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    • 2008
  • COMS(Communication, Ocean and Meteorological Satellite) has multiple payloads; Meteorological Image(MI), Ocean Color Imager(GOCI) and Ka-band communication payloads. MI has 4 IR and 1 visible channel. In order to improve the quality of IR image, two calibration sources are used; black body image and cold space look data. In case of COMS, the space look is performed at 10.4 degree away from the nadir in east/west direction. During space look, SUN or moon intrusions are strictly forbidden, because it would degrade the quality of collected IR channel calibration data. Therefore we shall pay attention to select space look side depending on SUN and moon location. This paper proposes and discusses a simple and complete space look side selection logic based on SUN and moon intrusion event file. Computer simulation has been performed to analyze the performance of the proposed algorithm in term of east/west angular distance between space look position and hazardous intrusion sources; SUN and moon.

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The measurement and analysis of the electric field waveforms produced by lightning discharges (뇌방전에 의하여 발생하는 전계파형의 측정과 분석)

  • Lee, B.H.;Ju, M.N.;Kil, G.S.;Ahn, C.H.
    • Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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    • 1995.11a
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    • pp.444-446
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    • 1995
  • This paper deals with semisphere-type sensor fo measuring the electric field waveforms by lightning discharges. The theoretical principle and design rule of the device are introduced, and also the calibration and application investigations are carried out. From the calibration experiments, the frequency bandwidth of the semisphere-type electric field measuring device ranges from 200 [Hz] to 1.56 [MHz], and the sensitivity of sensor is 0.96 [mV/V/m]. The electric field waveforms produced by lightning discharges were observed for June and August 1995. It is shown that the electric field waveforms produced at the distance of more than 50 [km] include only radiation component.

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Eye as a Human/Computer Interface Device (눈으로 조종하는 인간/컴퓨터 인터페이스)

  • 박경수;이경태
    • Proceedings of the ESK Conference
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    • 1996.04a
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    • pp.36-47
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    • 1996
  • By integrating the eye head-position monitioring devices, the present authors developed an eye-controlled human/computer interface based on the line-of-sight and an intentional blink to invoke commands. Also modified was an existing calibration method to reduce the visual angle between the target center and the intersection point of the derived line-of-sight. This modified calibration method allowed 108 or more command blocks to be displayed on the 14 inch monitor with the target acquisition probability(hit rate) of 98% when viewed at the distance of 500 mm apart. An active triggering method using an intentional blink was proposed and was shown to be a feasible and efficient alternative to invoke commands with total triggering time of 0.8 sec or less. The system could be used by the normal people as well as the handicapped individuals as a new human/computer interface.

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VISUAL MEASUREMENT METHOD USING A CIRCULAR GROOVE IMAGE FOR MEASURING INTERNAL DEFECTS OF PIPES IN NUCLEAR POWER PLANT

  • Choi, Young-Soo;Jeong, Kyung-Min;Lee, Sung-Uk;Jung, Seung-Ho
    • Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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    • v.40 no.5
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    • pp.419-428
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    • 2008
  • During the overhaul period of nuclear power plants in Korea, an ROV(Remotely Operated Vehicle) enters the cold-leg pipes connected with the reactor to examine the state of the thermal sleeves and their positions in the safety injection nozzles. To measure the positions of the thermal sleeves or scratches with video images recorded during the examination, time-varying camera parameters should be known, such as the focal length and principal points used for the capturing each video image. In this paper, we propose a camera calibration and measurement scheme by using a single image containing two circular grooves of a cylindrical nozzle whose radius and distance are known.