Analyzing interdisciplinarity of technology fusion using knowledge flows of patents

Authors:
Namuk Ko;Janghyeok Yoon;Wonchul Seo
Affiliations:
Department of Industrial Engineering, Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 143-701, Republic of Korea;Department of Industrial Engineering, Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 143-701, Republic of Korea;Division of Systems Management and Engineering, Pukyong National University, 45 Yongso-ro, Nam-gu, Busan 608-737, Republic of Korea
Venue:
Expert Systems with Applications: An International Journal
Year:
2014

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Abstract

Despite the importance of identifying industry-wide impact of technology fusion, there are few studies to analyze interdisciplinary trends of technology convergence from an industry-wide perspective. This paper, therefore, presents a procedural method to analyze trends of industry-wide technology fusion by measuring knowledge flows of patents. The method constructs a technological knowledge flow matrix that represents knowledge flows among technology classes, and then extends it to an industry-wide knowledge flow matrix by exploiting the concordance between technology classes and industrial sectors. By computing assessment indicators of technology fusion regarding industrial sectors of a specific technology area, the method outputs a visual map that shows trends of industrial technology fusion. The presented method is illustrated using patents related to the new and renewable energy-based railway technology. We expect that the method will be incorporated into the R&D planning processes to assist R&D planners to initiate new R&D projects with a proper direction. Under these directions, the R&D projects can create new inventions by converging prominent technologies beyond industrial boundaries. Further, the method has the potential to become a basis of systematic support systems for technology experts to conduct knowledge-intensive technology planning activities.