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Journal Article
Exploring Promising Technology in ICT Sector Using Patent Network and Promising Index Based on Patent Information
- Authors
- Inchae Park, Gwangman Park, Byungun Yoon, Soonju Koh
- Issue Date
- 2016-04
- Citation
- ETRI Journal, v.38, no.2, pp.405-415
- ISSN
- 1225-6463
- Publisher
- 한국전자통신연구원 (ETRI)
- Language
- English
- Type
- Journal Article
- 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.
- KSP Keywords
- Micro-level, Patent information, Support Tool, Technology Policy, Technology planning, User experience, User interface(UI), growth potential, patent analysis