Abstract
This research proposes the use of a patent analysis methodology that can suggest promising technology in the ICT sector at the micro-level. This approach identifies core patents from the technology field, groups them as research frontiers (RFs), and develops a visualized network based on the citing relationships to monitor the relationship among RFs. In addition, it calculates a "promising index" based on the growth potential, impact, and marketability of patents to ultimately derive promising RFs. To illustrate the proposed approach, this research presents analysis results for a chosen area, which is the user interface and user experience (UI/UX) technology field. By proposing promising technological fields at the micro-level, the proposed methodology will serve as a useful decisionmaking support tool in selecting R&D projects, technology planning, and determining technology policy direction.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 405-415 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | ETRI Journal |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2016 |
Keywords
- Patent analysis
- Patent network
- Promising index
- Promising technology