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`2014 ETRI Technology Report
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`2014 ETRI Technology Report
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`Contents
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`08 Message from the President
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`10 History
`1 2 Mission & Achievement
`1 4 Vision & Common Core Technology
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`18 IT Convergence Technology Research Laboratory
`24 Information & Communications Core
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`Technology Research Laboratory
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`28 Broadcasting & Telecommunications
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` Media Research Laboratory
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`32 Communications Internet Research Laboratory
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`38 SW·Content Research Laboratory
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`46 Future Research Creative Laboratory
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`52 Technology Commercialization Division
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`56 General Status
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`60 Nationwide Regional Research Center
`6 1 Global R&D Cooperation Network
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`ICT TEChnology ThAT
`ChAngEs ThE woRld
`CREATIng supREmE vAluE
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`ETRI’s technology is created through
`passion for technology and an attitude
`of constantly taking on challenges.
`ETRI’s technology has added value to our lives.
`For the evolving world of ICT we will walk down
`new roads not yet taken to transform
`imagination into reality.
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`ICT Innovator for a great tomorrow
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`ETRI CREATEs ThE fuTuRE,
`suggEsTs nEw dIRECTIons
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`In the rapidly changing world of ICT,
`ETRI has firmly retained its place as the
`world’s first and best. In the future,
`we promise to become a world class research
`institute than can lead the creative economy
`through creative and revolutionary
`technological developments.
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`ICT Innovator for a great tomorrow
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`CREATE ICT
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`mEssAgE fRom ThE pREsIdEnT
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`mEssAgE
`fRom ThE pREsIdEnT
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`ETRI will help the realization
`of a ‘smart world’ where people,
`technology, and the environment are
`interconnected to create a more
`abundant, convenient, and safe life.
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`ETRI will open a new era of hope
`and happiness for all people
`through Creative science
`and Technologies.
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`Since its establishment in 1976, ETRI, a global ICT research institute, has been putting forth immense efforts
`to provide Korea with remarkable growth in the field of ICT. By unceasingly developing the world’s first and
`best technologies, ETRI has helped Korea become one of the top ICT nations globally.
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`Korea, once a veritable wasteland of science and technology, became a leader in ICT through indomitable
`will and a challenging spirit. In the 1980s, a one-phone-per-house era, which brought significant changes
`to the everyday lives of Koreans, was realized through the development of TDX(Time Division Exchange), a
`fully digital electronic switching system. Korea soon started to dominate the world’s semiconductor industry
`through the successful development of 4M DRAM. During the 1990s, ETRI once again astonished the world
`by commercializing CDMA for the first time. In the 2000s, ETRI developed Terrestrial DMB, WiBro, and 4G
`LTE Advanced, which became the foundation of mobile communications.
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`Recently, as a national ICT leader, ETRI has been advancing communication and convergence by developing
`SAN Technology (cutting-edge ICT technology converging with shipbuilding), world class portable automatic
`interpretation technology (Korean/English, Korean/Japanese, Korea/Chinese), automated valet parking
`technology, and adjustable display technologies such as transparent displays.
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`Building on its past success, ETRI continues to dedicate its utmost efforts R&D to maintain its place
`among the world’s best research institutes leading the creative economy. Additionally, with this vision, ICT
`Innovator, Creating the Future, ETRI will continuously strive to develop creative and innovative technologies
`to be responsible for the world’s ICT industry beyond Korea by creating innovative research achievements,
`securing global IP competitiveness, and establishing an advanced world-class management system.
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`ETRI will help the realization of a ‘Smart World’ where people, technology, and the environment are
`interconnected to provide greater abundance, convenience, and safety to all of humanity. ETRI will open a
`new era of hope and happiness for all people through Creative Science and Technologies.
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`PRESIDENT OF ETRI
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`hIsToRy
`hIsToRy
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`hIsToRy
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`1976. 12. 30
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`1977. 12. 10
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`KERTI Established
`Established to perform research on
`Electronic field
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`KIET Established
`Established KIET to research in the field of
`electronics, e. g. semi-conductors, computers
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`KTRI Established
`KECRI became independent from KIST
`and KTRI was established in Dec 31, 1976
`as a research institute specialized in
`telecommunication
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`1981. 01. 20
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`1985. 03. 26
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`KETRI Established
`Established KETRI(consolidation
`of KTRI and KERTI)
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`ETRI Established
`ETRI, institute specialize on Information
`and Telecommunication was
`established(consolidation of KIET and KETRI)
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`1996. 01. 01
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`1997. 01. 31
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`SERI Established
`SERI, which was opened as data process
`department of KIST, incorporated into ETRI
`as an affiliate in May 25, 1998
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`ETRI, Institute’s Korean Title changed
`Renamed it as Electronics and
`Telecommunications Research Institute(ETRI)
`based on regulations for electronics and
`telecommunication
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`1976.
`Established KECRI, KIET, and KERTI, the origins of ETRI
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`05.
`1985.
`Established ETRI
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`On Dec. 30, 1976, KIET(Korea Institute of Electronics Technology)
`was established to research in the field of electronics, e. g. semi-
`conductors, computers
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`On March 26, 1985, ETRI, institute specialize on Information and
`Telecommunication was established(consolidation of KIET and
`KETRI) to meet with the emphasize on Electronics field
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`On Dec. 30, 1976, KERTI(Korea Electric Research and Testing
`Institute) was established to research in the field of electrics
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`On Dec. 31, 1976 KECRI was founded as an affiliate of KIST for
`systematic research and development in the field of communication
`technology and introduction and development of ‘Electronic Switching
`System’.
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`On Dec. 10, 1977 Independent from KIST and renamed itself as KTRI
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`04.
`1981.
`Established KETRI
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`On Jan. 20, 1981, KETRI(Korea Electrotechnology and
`Telecommunications Research Institute) was established in
`consolidation of KTRI and KERTI
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`06.
`1996.
`Data process department of KIST transferred to ETRI as an affiliate
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`On June 27, 1967, SERI(Systems Engineering Research Institute)
`was opened as data process department of KIST. In accordance with,
`government restructuring of the Ministry of Science and Technology
`to the Ministry of Information and Communication SERI became
`affiliate of ETRI on January 1, 1996.
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`On May 25, 1998, Incorporated into ETRI
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`1997.
`ETRI, Institute's Korean Title changed
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`On Jan. 31, 1997, Institute renamed it as Electronics and
`Telecommunications Research Institute(ETRI) based on regulations
`for electronics and telecommunication
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`mIssIon & AChIEvEmEnT
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`mIssIon
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`ETRI makes contribution to the nation’s
`economic and social development through research,
`development and distribution of
`industrial core technologies in the field of Information,
`Communications, Electronics, Broadcasting
`and Convergence technologies.
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`AChIEvEmEnT
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`· Development of automated valet parking technology using a smart phone
`· Developed 100 times faster Optical Internet Technology
`· Developed Korean/English portable automatic interpretation technology
`· Developed transparency adjustable AMOLED display panel
`· Developed packet-optical integrated transport network technology
`· The world's first 4G LTE-Advanced Technology
`· Developed Smart Ship Technology(SAN)
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`· SMMD-Based 4D System Technology
`· The world's first digital content vending machine
`· The world's first 3.6Gbps 4th Generation mobile communication
`technology(NoLA)
`· Wireless Home Network(UWB)
`· Succeeded in exported Embedded SW Solution
`· Terrestrial DMB Service launched
`· WiBro Prototype
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`· Synchronized IMT 2000(CDMA2000) STP System
`· CDMA ATM Exchanging Machine
`· Successfully commercialize CDMA for the first time in the world
`· Launched TDX-10
`· Developed TiCOM II
`· Developed 32bit microprocessor
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`· Starting with development of 4M DRAM, Korea successfully
`developed 16M, 64M and 256M DRAM
`· Developed 565Mbps Optical Communications System
`· Launched TDX-1
`· Succeeded in developing a 16bit UNIX domestic computer
`· Developed 8bit Educational Computer
`· Developed the Nation’s first semiconductor product ‘32K ROM chip’
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`· Established KTRI(Korea Telecommunication Research Institute)
`· Established ETRI, an affiliate of KIST
`· Established KIET
`· Established KERTI
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`vIsIon & Common CoRE TEChnology
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`vIsIon
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`ICT Innovator for a great Tomorrow
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`Research planning system to build ICT based
`Creative Economy through convergence ICT ecosystem
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`Common CoRE
`TEChnology
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`mAnAgEmEnT
`pRInCIplE
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`Innovation
`Create innovative research achievement
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`Intellectual Asset
`Secure Global IP competitiveness
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`sTRATEgy
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`global Talent
`Establish world class
`advanced management
`system
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`Develop vertical and horizontal
`ICT convergence technology to create new industry
`and strengthen competitiveness dramatically
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`Lead ICT policy·strategy·standard
`and develop creative technologies
`for the future
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`Develop smart global leading material
`technology to provide happiness and
`satisfaction to mankind
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`Future Research
`Creative
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`Convergence
` Technology
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`Common Core
`Technology
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`Information &
`Communications
`Core
`Technology
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`SW·Content
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`Broadcasting &
`Telecommunication
`Media
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`Communications &
`Internet
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`Creative management through continuous improvement and innovation
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`Build Creative
`Convergence
`Innovative R&D
`System
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`Strengthen
`Global Open
`R&BD Capability
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`Build win-win
`Ecosystem for
`Small and Medium
`Enterprise
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`Strengthen
`Intellectual
`Property Biz
`Strategy
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`Foster Creative
`Manpower
`Build HRD
`System
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`Develop creative software & contents technology
`to lay the groundwork for realizing the creative
`economy
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`Develop human friendly technologies
`to build smart advanced nation
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`Develop smart cloud internet
`technology to provide
`realistic private space services
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`ICT
`InnovAToR
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`A gREAT
`TomoRRow
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`ETRI is leading the ICT ecosystem
`for humanity and joyful, convenient,
`and safe life.
`As an institution that powers the
`growth of the nation’s research
`and development, we will put forth
`our utmost efforts in pursuing
`and creating research outputs
`of elevated status.
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`REsEARCh fIElds
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`1 8 IT Convergence Technology Research laboratory
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`24 Information & Communications Core
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`Technology Research laboratory
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`28 Broadcasting & Telecommunications
` media Research laboratory
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`32 Communications Internet Research laboratory
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`38 sw·Content Research laboratory
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`46 future Research Creative laboratory
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`52 Technology Commercialization division
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`REsEARCh fIElds
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`REsEARCh
`fIElds
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`IT ConvERgEnCE
`TEChnology
`REsEARCh
`lABoRAToRy
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`With the vision of being ‘The ICT Convergence Technology Leader of the Creative Economy’ the Laboratory
`aims to develop ICT convergence technologies for emerging industries, public services, and performance
`expansion. In order to fulfill these goals, the Laboratory is developing a wide range of technologies, some of
`which are customized smart screen technology based on the Web of Things(WoT), autonomous agricultural
`robot technology, and laser-driven ion acceleration technology used for cancer treatment. The Laboratory is
`also committed to developing ICT and BT integrated u-health/life care treatment technology, human friendly
`geospatial intelligent robots, sensor and telecommunications-integrated vehicles and ships, intelligent post-
`mail distribution and logistics technology. Furthermore, the Laboratory is looking into creating intelligent
`living spaces by integrating everyday items into the internet-based USN/IoT convergence technology.
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`IndusTRIEs IT ConvERgEnCE
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`With the goal of becoming the leading developer of intelligent ne-
`xt-generation vehicles and maritime infrastructure and communi-
`cation e-navigation services, the Laboratory is committed to devel-
`oping ICT-based decision making/control technology for vehicle/
`driver cooperative autonomous driving systems(Co-pilot), WAVE
`communication technology, vehicle convergence platform tech-
`nology, safety-and-convenience oriented vehicle augmented real-
`ity system for the driver, ICT convergence-based vehicle guidance
`system, and an automated valet parking system. In the field of
`ship building, the Laboratory is developing a solution and seeking
`standardization for safe-ship navigation convergence technology
`based on the ad-hoc maritime network.
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`IoT ConvERgEnCE
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`Smart convergence is a developing tool that will connect every-
`thing around us to the internet. The Laboratory is performing re-
`search to make ‘smart life’ a reality, where environmental and ob-
`ject distinguishing, object communications and networking, smart
`device, open platforms, and context-awareness and emotion con-
`vergence are real. IoT technology is being developed through core
`technologies such as environmental sensors, wireless charging,
`NFC, RFID, RTLS, sensor networks, smart sensor devices, col-
`laborative devices, RFID/USN middleware, semantic service plat-
`form, Web plug-in for devices, synchronization between real and
`virtual worlds, and context-based dynamic device interactions.
`Furthermore, the Laboratory strives to apply these technologies to
`other areas such as agriculture, the environment, health, medical
`treatment, energy, social safety, vehicles, traffic, logistics, emo-
`tions, and etc.
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`InTEllIgEnT CognITIvE TEChnology
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`The Laboratory strives to become the leader in cognitive technology.
`The Laboratory’s intelligent cognitive technology research focuses on
`the convergence of core cognitive technologies such as cognitive sens-
`ing, position recognition, knowledge, and intelligence. To achieve this
`goal, the main focal points of the research being performed revolve
`around Open Platform for Robotic Services(OPRoS), multimodal-based
`Human-Robot Interaction(HRI), autonomous robot navigation, and rea-
`soning based knowledge convergence service technologies. Further-
`more, intelligent cognitive technology is adopting technologies aimed at
`creating better welfare and social safety such as environmental recog-
`nition, location and in/outdoor awareness, 3D reconstruction based on
`spatial information, and spatial fusion engine technologies.
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`smART gREEn lIfE
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`Smart Green Life technology refers to the ICT-based technol-
`ogy that creates human-centric, energy efficient living quarters.
`Smart Green Life research strives to make WPAN & eco-adaptive
`networking applications, Smart Life supporting SW platform tech-
`nology, personalized immersive and emotional service, Smart
`Grid and home building-based energy management technology,
`and LED-based lighting communication services a reality.
`Following the national agenda of creating a ‘safe, integrated, sus-
`tainable society’, the Laboratory strives to develop and improve on
`the core components and applications of improving the Quality of
`Life Technology(QoLT) and its vision of futuristic living quarters.
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`BIo-mEdICAl IT ConvERgEnCE
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`To ensure a healthy aging society, the Laboratory is developing ICT-BT convergence technology. Research topics covered in this field
`include u-health(health management regardless of time and location), life care(maintaining a healthy life through daily management),
`point-of-care(on-site diagnostics), medical image visualization & analysis technologies to assist disease diagnosis, bio-informatics
`(predicting genetic diseases through genetic information analysis), and ICT-based new diagnostics & treatment systems.
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`posTAl & logIsTICs TEChnology
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`The Postal & Logistics Technology Research Department is dedi-
`cated to conducting research on postal logistics with the goal of
`improving the national infrastructures of the postal service. The
`research department plays a central role in the postal industry as
`it has already made numerous outstanding contributions, particu-
`larly in strengthening the competitiveness of the postal service
`through digitization and automation. Some of its achievements
`include designing the PostNet and other automated services such
`as address recognition and postal sorting machines including let-
`ter, registered, sequence, and parcel.
`In order to remain consistent and flexible to changes, smart postal
`technology and rail logistics have become a priority for sustainable
`postal operations where self-service, automated classification and
`delivery technology, new postal-code classification, parcel sorting,
`delivery area adjustment, and hybrid(passenger-parcel) train sys-
`tems are a way of life.
`The Department is in the process of developing logistics conver-
`gence technologies for smart postal and rail operations(e.g. RFID
`system for Parcel and Courier Service, remote sensing technol-
`ogy, advanced robot technology, geographic information system,
`and a mobile mapping system). In addition, the Department plays
`a pivotal role in defining the future of the postal IT industry by es-
`tablishing roadmaps in accordance to policies and trends.
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`dAEgu-gyEongBuk REsEARCh CEnTER
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`In 2011 the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Research Center was established
`in Yuga-myeon, Dalseong-gun, Daegu, to create R&D relevancy
`and strength while creating added value to the region. It aims to
`revitalize regional industries by commercializing local business-
`es’ demand-based ICT convergence needs. The Research Center
`is committed to researching and developing eco-friendly smart
`greenhouse technology, smart sensor and Advanced Driver As-
`sist System(ADAS) for vehicles, and healthcare ICT convergence
`technology.
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`AgRICulTuRAl-ICT ConvERgEnCE REsEARCh
`The Agricultural-ICT Convergence Solution is an intelligent green-
`house platform software for cultivating various crops, vegetables,
`and produce to ensure the competitiveness of the agricultural sec-
`tor of Korea. The Agricultural-ICT embedded platform will include
`an internal environment prediction function and a growth environ-
`ment model function for crops. Functions such as these are re-
`flections of farmers’ experiences, which in turn call for increased
`production capacity. The agricultural-ICT convergence technology
`aims for productivity improvement, less labor, and efficient energy
`usage.
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`AuTomoTIvE-ICT ConvERgEnCE REsEARCh
`The Automotive-ICT Convergence Research Department’s research,
`which is based on import products, aims to develop low-cost, min-
`iaturized smart sensors, and vehicle safety systems. Situational
`awareness sensors around the vehicle include radar, 3D lidar,
`and vision sensors. These are the current research projects being
`pursued by the department. Additionally, in collaboration with lo-
`cal businesses, the Department is seeking to develop an Advanced
`Driver Assist System(ADAS) that combines a variety of sensors.
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`mEdICAl-ICT ConvERgEnCE TEChnology
`The Medical-ICT Convergence Technology Research Department is
`developing specialized medical IT technologies in the Daegu-Gye-
`ongbuk region such as medical equipment, medical robots, and
`other needs sought by hospitals, doctors, and corporate fields.
`Projects under development include implantable automatic moni-
`toring systems for chronic disease management, hair transplant
`robots, and medical 3D printers that are able to regenerate bones,
`cells, and tissues. The research department is also in the process
`of developing technology to predict the progression of diabetic
`complications by measuring the state of peripheral nerves, as well
`as a global smart drug monitoring system. The Daegu-Gyeongbuk
`Research Center is dedicated to meeting the Medical-ICT conver-
`gence needs of local businesses by promoting commercialization
`of these research results.
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`REsEARCh
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`InfoRmATIon &
`CommunICATIons CoRE
`TEChnology REsEARCh
`lABoRAToRy
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`With the goal and motto of being ‘The Global Components and Materials Technology Creator for the Growth
`of SMEs’, the Information & Communications Core Technology Research Laboratory leads the way for devel-
`opment of core technology for convergence components and materials. The Laboratory’s main researches
`consist of convergence components technology that implements multifunctional, high efficiency, high value-
`added systems along with revolutionized new semiconductor technology, and creative convergence compo-
`nents. The Lab is also involved in developing new system-service linked and high value-added convergence
`component technology. The Laboratory seeks to raise the bar on IT technology by actively engaging in cre-
`ative and adventurous research.
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`smART I/o plATfoRm
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`The Next Generation Display Research Department performs re-
`search on TFT-based material/element/processing technology,
`TFT-based reflective material/module technology(lighting, discol-
`oration, colored e-paper material and module/panel), OLED(white
`OLED element/panel, light extraction element/film, lighting appli-
`cation), new material/element, and touch-screen technology.
`In order to meet the display market’s demand at the proper time
`and create a new source of growth, the Department is develop-
`ing OLED displays, flexible displays, transparent displays, reflec-
`tive displays, and low-energy-output LASA(Light Adaptable, Space
`Adaptable) displays among other next generation displays, such
`as OLED-panels that incorporate material/module/process tech-
`nology.
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`nAno ConvERgEnCE dEvICEs
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`The Nano Scale Electronics & Optics Integration Research Depart-
`ment is involved in R&D of nano and MEMS-based low-energy con-
`vergence sensors, touch screen panels, energy storing modules,
`and BLDC motor driving circuits with high-voltage high-current
`energy semiconductors. Furthermore, the Department is also in-
`volved in analogue/digital mixed-signal technology, sensor inter-
`faces that integrate intelligent algorithms, power semiconductor-
`based actuation circuits, integrated circuit/single chip optical el-
`ements technology, and high performance SoC technology. The
`Department also performs photoelectric convergence research for
`computers and communication technology(silicon photonics tech-
`nology) for future implementation.
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`IT ComponEnTs and mATERIAls IndusTRy
`TEChnology
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`As energy problems such as the imminent depletion of fossil fuels
`and global warming are arising, the IT Components and Materials
`Industry Technology Research Department is involved in perform-
`ing research to develop alternative energy sources. Specifically,
`the Department is committed to developing and commercializing
`the conversion of solar power into useable solar energy.
`Furthermore, the Department also performs research on develop-
`ing a thermoelement that suppresses phonon transmission using
`silicon/metal heterojunction technology in order to convert wasted
`heat into energy. Research towards energy and TFT devices, and
`super capacitors is also being performed. In addition, the Depart-
`ment heavily focuses on the advancement of low loss/high efficiency
`energy semiconductor industry and building a green IT society by
`performing research on GaN and silicon power semiconductor tech-
`nology.
`To strengthen electronic products and improve management of
`their heat-emissions, the Department is in the process of devel-
`oping new cooling and module technologies. The thin-filmed cool-
`ing structure development provides a promising approach for high
`density electronic packaging. Furthermore, the Department utiliz-
`es current technology and equipment to provide support to SMEs
`in developing prototypes and solving technological issues.
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`phoTonIC/wIRElEss ConvERgEnCE ComponEnTs
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`The Photonic/Wireless Convergence Components Research Department performs research on compound semiconductor-based
`materials such as InP, GaAs, GaN, and et cetera to develop ultra high speed photonic/wireless convergence components. Researches
`being performed include HBT and HEMT-based Microwave Monolithic Integrated Circuit(MMIC), high speed optical internet compo-
`nents, and component development, photo-optical wiring, 3D packaging technology for optical and wireless convergence communi-
`cation devices. The Department is also involved in solving energy problems by expanding its field to low energy output modules such
`as light emitting diodes(LED). Ultimately, the Department seeks to implement a high speed optical/wireless internet infrastructure
`while providing the Defense Acquisition Program Administration with more precise vital components.
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`BRoAdCAsTIng &
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`With the vision, ‘To be the Leader in Creating New Broadcasting and Telecommunications Media Tech-
`nologies that Bring Warmth to the World’ the field of broadcasting and telecommunication media is
`creating technology that is second to none in the world by securing vital core and standard technology.
`Through technological development and expansion of immersive media, broadcasting & telecommu-
`nications convergence, and satellite and radio, high-quality global broadcasting and telecommunica-
`tions convergence service is created. We are also focusing on research development with the goal of
`increasing the convenience of radio resource services though advancement of the application of wireless
`resources in radio broadcasting.
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`nExT gEnERATIon smART Tv
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`Vital technology is being developed through research for Beyond
`Smart TV(Midas Media TV), grounded on CPND, which provides
`broadcasting, telecommunication, and broadcasting & telecom-
`munication convergence, and computer services based on a multi-
`screen format. In particular, this research is focused on the de-
`velopment of a conceptually new hybrid media service technology
`that links technology, broadcast, and internet, and allows screen
`control through a user-friendly multimodal human interface. For
`the development of user-friendly convenience, user pleasure, and
`benefits of Midas Media TV, the following are being developed
`through research : a functional inspection test-bed, terminal STB
`technology, an HTML5 based Smart TV SW platform technology,
`mirrored smart remote technology, voice & gesture recognition
`technology based on multimodal UI/UX technology, enhanced
`two-way broadcasting and smart advertisement technology, hy-
`brid media transmission, multi-screen service technology, and an
`intelligent media search & recommendation service.
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`BRoAdCAsTIng sysTEms
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`Not only is technology being developed for the advancement of dig-
`ital broadcasting system/service, but original technology for next
`generation broadcasting is also being researched. Specifically,
`the following are being developed : cell node based convergence
`transmission technology used in the HFC network, 10Gbps-level
`cable broadcasting infrastructure technology development based
`on a wide range channel, frequency sharing terrestrial broadcast-
`ing technology, a wake-up emergency alarm broadcasting system
`utilizing DTV, advanced broadcasting system based on FTN, dyna-
`mic broadcasting&communications convergence technology, 3D-
`TV broadcasting technology that does not require glasses, and di-
`gital radio technology.
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`smart mobile hybrid DMB broadcasting technology, automatic
`recognition T-DMB calamity broadcasting service technology,
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`RAdIo TEChnology
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`We are looking to expand cutting edge satellite communication
`and broadcasting technologies based on a performance verifi-
`cation of the space recognition and control system of the Chol-
`lian satellite communication system, launched in June of 2010
`and loaded with a domestically developed Ka bit-rate commu-
`nication network. To achieve DVB-RCS 2 based high efficiency
`VSAT system core technology, channel adaptive realization sat-
`ellite broadcasting transmission technology that guarantees co-
`ntinuous broadcasting even under weather and channel chang-
`es, satellite system and application technology, next generation
`satellite/terrestrial mobile communications for 4th generation
`satellite/terrestrial technology, and standards are being de-
`veloped. Furthermore, based on the secured components and
`system development technologies acquired through the devel-
`opment of the Chollian satellite, next generation RF systems,
`including MMIC, used for radar/antenna/repeater for wireless
`satellite convergence, are being developed. Research is also
`being conducted for weather satellite data receipt processing
`technology.
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`Research is being conducted on technology for efficient use ra-
`dio wave resources, frequency sharing technology, new radio
`wave resource pioneering technology, electromagnetic engi-
`neering technology, and live radio wave technology. Spectrum
`engineering technology is being researched for the efficient
`use of radio waves within limited frequency resources through
`cognitive radio technology and radio wave characteristics of ra-
`dio waves. Additionally, for the pioneering of new radio wave
`resource technology, the future technology of millimeter wave
`and TeraHertz band wave is being researched. Furthermore,
`especially for the utilization of 5G mobile communication and
`other next generation wireless communication systems, an en-
`vironment appropriate for millimeter wave and TeraHertz band
`waves and wireless RF/antenna technology is being developed.
`Electromagnetic environment technology research is being car-
`ried out in relation to its effects on the human body, disturba
`nces between electronic devices, countermeasures for adverse
`effects, electromagnetic wave interpretation technology, and
`electromagnetic wave measurement and monitoring technol-
`ogy. Live radio wave technology is being conducted based on
`characteristics of the microwave band, TeraHertz, and other
`electromagnetic waves for breast cancer diagnosis technology,
`det