Open AccessExploring Promising Technology in ICT Sector Using Patent Network and Promising Index Based on Patent Information
Author(s) -
Park Inchae,
Park Gwangman,
Yoon Byungun,
Koh Soonju
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
etri journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.295
H-Index - 46
eISSN - 2233-7326
pISSN - 1225-6463
DOI - 10.4218/etrij.16.0115.0613
Subject(s) - information and communications technology , index (typography) , field (mathematics) , core (optical fiber) , patent visualisation , computer science , data science , patent analysis , interface (matter) , engineering , knowledge management , telecommunications , world wide web , mathematics , bubble , maximum bubble pressure method , parallel computing , pure mathematics
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 decision‐making support tool in selecting R&D projects, technology planning, and determining technology policy direction.