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http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/16389| Title: | The Patent-Classification Technology/Function Matrix - A Systematic Method for Design Around |
| Authors: | Cheng, Tien-Yuan Wang, Ming-Tzong |
| Keywords: | Design around;Technology/function matrix;Patent map;Patent search;Patent classification |
| Issue Date: | Mar-2013 |
| Publisher: | NISCAIR-CSIR, India |
| Abstract: | The technology/function matrix is a type of patent map. A technology/function matrix can reveal through the implemented functions whether a particular technology faces a high level or low level of risk and the extent of patenting in different technologies. By analysing the technology/function matrix, one can identify substitute technologies to implement the main functions in avoiding patent infringement. However, a technology/function matrix is very difficult to create, because the patents need to be read, analysed and structured into the elements of technology/function matrix numbering over hundreds or thousands. In this research, the authors propose a method to create a technology/function matrix needed to execute a patent search without reading or analysing patents. Through the proposed method anyone can create a technology/function matrix in a short time without the help of an expert irrespective of the number of patents involved. The technology/function matrix can then be used to design around a particular technology easily, quickly and effectively. |
| Page(s): | 158-167 |
| ISSN: | 0975-1076 (Online); 0971-7544 (Print) |
| Appears in Collections: | JIPR Vol.18(2) [March 2013] |
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