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Trends of Recycling Technologies in Utilization of Coal Combustion Byproducts for Manufacturing Geopolymers through Patent and Literature Analysis (특허와 논문으로 본 석탄 연소부산물의 지오폴리머 원료화 기술 동향)

  • Lee, Sujeong;Cho, Young-Ju;Cho, Bong-Gyoo
    • Resources Recycling
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    • v.23 no.2
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    • pp.81-89
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    • 2014
  • Approximately 8.5 million tons of fly ash and 740,000 tons of briquette ash were produced in 2010. Inefficient recycling of coal ash has been a heavy economic and environmental burden and economical coal ash utilization technologies are required to turn coal ash into valuable resources. In this study the patents and literature were analyzed to understand the present situation of coal ash recycling technologies and to promote utilization of coal ash for producing a non-sintering green cement, geopolymer. The survey was based on the open patents of USA, European Union, Japan and Korea, and the papers in SCI - indexed journals published between 1979 and 2013. Technical key words were used for data collection and noise filtering. Trends of recycling technologies in utilization of coal ash for producing geopolymers were discussed in terms of time periods, countries, companies and various forms of technologies.

Patent Trend Report for Field Emission Display (FED) (전계 방출 디스플레이의 특허 동향 분석)

  • Jeong, In-Seong
    • Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Electrical and Electronic Material Engineers Conference
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    • 2008.06a
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    • pp.467-467
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    • 2008
  • 전계 방출 디스플레이는 CRT와 FPD(평판디스플레이)의 장점을 모두 갖춘 디스플레이로서 주목을 받고 있으며, 여러 국가와 많은 연구자들이 연구개발을 활발히 진행하고 있는 차세대 디스플레이 중 하나이다. 본 연구에서는 최근 차세대 디스플레이로서 연구가 활발히 진행되고 관심이 높아지고 있는 전계 방출 디스플레이의 특허 동항에 대하여 살펴보았다. 전계 방출 디스플레이 분야의 특허는 1994년과 1995년을 전후하여 출원이 급격하게 증가하고 있고, 최근에도 출원량이 증가하는 것으로 나타났다. 국가별 분포에서는 한국이 37%로 가장 높게 나타났고, 미국이 32%, 일본이 27%, 유럽이 4%의 순으로 나타났다. 특히 한국은 최근에도 다른 나라에 비해 특허 출원량이 가장 많은 것으로 분석되었다. 이는 최근 한국이 디스플레이 전체에 대해 세계적으로 주도하고 있는 경향을 반영하고 있다. 각 기술별 출원 동향을 보면, 캐소드가 주요 출원국가 전체에서 가장 높은 비율을 차지하고 있고, 진공실장, 구동회로, 애노드의 순서로 분석되었다. 전계 방출 디스플레이 분야의 주요 출원인을 살펴보면 삼성SDI가 압도적으로 많은 비율을 차지하였고, 그 뒤를 LG전자 및 Canon, 오리온전자, 마이크론 등이 주요 출원인으로 분석되었다. 국가별 분석 결과에서와 같이, 주요 출원인에서도 디스플레이 시장을 선도하는 삼성SDI, LG전자, Canon 등이 가장 많은 출원 비율을 차지하는 것을 알 수 있었다. 국가별 주요 출원인으로, 한국에서는 삼성SDI, LG전자, 오리온전자, 일본에서는 Canon, Sony, Toshiba였고, 미국에서는 마이크론과 ITRI, 유럽에서는 삼성SDI와 Sony로 분석되었다. 따라서, 전계 방출 디스플레이를 연구 하고자 하는 연구소나 기업에는 삼성SDI, LG전자, Canon, Sony 등의 연구 개발 상황 또는 특허 출원 상태를 면밀하게 분석할 필요가 있다. 캐소드의 전자방출원의 형성 형태로는 팁형이 가장 많고, CNT형, 평면형의 순서로 나타났다. 그러나, 한국에서는 전자방출원으로 CNT헝이 가장 많게 나타나므로서 다른 나라들과는 연구 개발 형태가 조금 다른 것으로 분석되었다. 전계 방출 디스플레이의 특허 동향을 분석한 결과, 한국이 일본, 미국, 유럽보다 더 활발하게 특허 출원하고 있는 것으로 분석되었고, 최근에도 다른 나라에 비해 활발하게 특허를 출원하고 있어 향후에도 디스플레이 시장은 한국에서 주도해 나갈 것으로 판단되었다. 주요 출원인으로는 삼성SDI, LG전자, Canon, Sony로 분석되었으며, 위와 같은 선진 기업 및 주요 출원인은 연구개발 및 특허 출원 상황을 면밀하게 검토할 필요가 있다.

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Analysis of Patents on the Recycling Technologies for Waste Batteries (폐전지 재활용 관련 기술의 특허 동향분석)

  • Kang Tae-Won;Jeong Jinki;Lee Jae-Chun;Sohn Jeong-Soo;Kang Kyung-Seok
    • Resources Recycling
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    • v.14 no.6 s.68
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    • pp.44-59
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    • 2005
  • In this paper the world wide patents on the recycling of used batteries were inspected. The trend and direction of on-going and future technologies on this matter were analyzed. The range of search was limited in the open patents and in DB of U.S.A.(USPTO, DLPHION), Japan(PAJ), Europe(EPO), and Korea(KIPRIS). For the search condition the keyword, battery, batteries, electric cell, patent, and recycling, and IPC classification were used. The total of 2,490 cases was found at the first search stage, then, through the 2 steps of filtering processes the total of 871 cases was selected for the final analysis. These 871 cases were classified by countries, companies, and technologies between the year 1971 and the you 2000.

A Technology Landscape of Artificial Intelligence: Technological Structure and Firms' Competitive Advantages (인공지능 기술 랜드스케이프 : 기술 구조와 기업별 경쟁우위)

  • Lee, Wangjae;Lee, Hakyeon
    • Journal of Korea Technology Innovation Society
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    • v.22 no.3
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    • pp.340-361
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    • 2019
  • This study analyzes the technological structure of artificial intelligence (AI) and technological capabilities of AI companies based on patent information. 2589 AI patents registered in USPTO from 2007 to 2017 were collected and analyzed by the Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA) to derive 20 AI technology topics. Analysis of technology development trends by AI technology reveals that visual understanding, data analysis, motion control, and machine learning are growing, while language understanding and speech technology are sluggish. In addition, we also investigated leading companies in each sub-field of AI as well as core competencies of global IT companies. The findings of this study are expected to be fruitfully used for formulation and implementation of technology strategy of AI companies.

Outcomes of transcatheter closure of ductus arteriosus in infants less than 6 months of age: a single-center experience

  • Choi, Gwang-Jun;Song, Jinyoung;Kim, Yi-Seul;Lee, Heirim;Huh, June;Kang, I-Seok
    • Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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    • v.61 no.12
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    • pp.397-402
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    • 2018
  • Purpose: Transcatheter device closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is challenging in early infancy. We evaluated PDA closure in infants less than 6 months old. Methods: We performed a retrospective review of infants less than 6 months of age who underwent attempted transcatheter device closure in our institution since 2004. To compare clinical outcomes between age groups, infants aged 6-12 months in the same study period were reviewed. Results: A total of 22 patients underwent transcatheter PDA closure during the study period. Patient mean age was $3.3{\pm}1.5months$, and weight was $5.7{\pm}1.3kg$. The duct diameter at the narrowest point was $3.0{\pm}0.8mm$ as measured by angiography. The most common duct type was C in the Krichenko classification. Procedural success was achieved in 19 patients (86.3%). Major complications occurred in 5 patients (22.7%), including device embolization (n=1), acquired aortic coarctation (n=2), access-related vascular injury requiring surgery (n=1), and acute deterioration requiring intubation during the procedure (n=1). Two patients had minor complications (9.1%). Twenty-four infants aged 6-12 months received transcatheter device closure. The procedural success rate was 100%, and there were no major complications. The major complication rate was significantly higher in the group less than 6 months of age (P=0.045). There was a trend toward increased major complication and procedural failure rates in the younger age group (P<0.01). Conclusion: A relatively higher incidence of major complications was observed in infants less than 6 months of age. The decision regarding treatment modality should be individualized.

Trends in Patents for Numerical Analysis-Based Financial Instruments Valuation Systems (수치해석 기반 금융상품 가치평가 시스템 특허 동향)

  • Moonseong Kim
    • Journal of Internet Computing and Services
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    • v.24 no.6
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    • pp.41-47
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    • 2023
  • Financial instruments valuation continues to evolve due to various technological changes. Recently, there has been increased interest in valuation using machine learning and artificial intelligence, enabling the financial market to swiftly adapt to changes. This technological advancement caters to the demand for real-time data processing and facilitates accurate and effective valuation, considering the diverse nature of the financial market. Numerical analysis techniques serve as crucial decision-making tools among financial institutions and investors, acknowledged as essential for performance prediction and risk management in investments. This paper analyzes Korean patent trends of numerical analysis-based financial systems, considering the diverse shifts in the financial market and asset data to provide accurate predictions. This study could shed light on the advancement of financial technology and serves as a gauge for technological standards within the financial market.

Constructing an Internet of things wetland monitoring device and a real-time wetland monitoring system

  • Chaewon Kang;Kyungik Gil
    • Membrane and Water Treatment
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    • v.14 no.4
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    • pp.155-162
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    • 2023
  • Global climate change and urbanization have various demerits, such as water pollution, flood damage, and deterioration of water circulation. Thus, attention is drawn to Nature-based Solution (NbS) that solve environmental problems in ways that imitate nature. Among the NbS, urban wetlands are facilities that perform functions, such as removing pollutants from a city, improving water circulation, and providing ecological habitats, by strengthening original natural wetland pillars. Frequent monitoring and maintenance are essential for urban wetlands to maintain their performance; therefore, there is a need to apply the Internet of Things (IoT) technology to wetland monitoring. Therefore, in this study, we attempted to develop a real-time wetland monitoring device and interface. Temperature, water temperature, humidity, soil humidity, PM1, PM2.5, and PM10 were measured, and the measurements were taken at 10-minute intervals for three days in both indoor and wetland. Sensors suitable for conditions that needed to be measured and an Arduino MEGA 2560 were connected to enable sensing, and communication modules were connected to transmit data to real-time databases. The transmitted data were displayed on a developed web page. The data measured to verify the monitoring device were compared with data from the Korea meteorological administration and the Korea environment corporation, and the output and upward or downward trend were similar. Moreover, findings from a related patent search indicated that there are a minimal number of instances where information and communication technology (ICT) has been applied in wetland contexts. Hence, it is essential to consider further research, development, and implementation of ICT to address this gap. The results of this study could be the basis for time-series data analysis research using automation, machine learning, or deep learning in urban wetland maintenance.

A Study on the Research Trends in Unmanned Surface Vehicle using Topic Modeling (토픽모델링을 이용한 무인수상정 기술 동향 분석)

  • Kim, Kwimi;Ma, Jungmok
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.21 no.7
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    • pp.597-606
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    • 2020
  • Because the USV(Unmanned Surface Vehicle) is capable of remote control or autonomous navigation at sea, it can secure the superiority of combat power while minimizing human losses in a future combat environment. To plan the technology for the development of USV, the trend analysis of related technology and the selection of promising technology should be preceded, but there has been little research in this area. The purpose of this paper was to measure and evaluate the technology trends quantitatively. For this purpose, this study analyzed the technology trends and selected promising/declining technologies using topic modeling of papers and patent data. As a result of topic modeling, promising technologies include control and navigation, verification/validation, autonomous level, mission module, and application technology, and declining technologies include underwater communication and image processing technology. This study also identified new technology areas that were not included in the existing technology classification, e.g., technology related to research and development of USV, artificial intelligence, launch/recovery, and operation, such as cooperation with manned and unmanned systems. The technology trends and new technology areas identified through this study may be used to derive key technologies related to the development of the USV and establish appropriate R&D policies.

Trend on the Recycling Technologies for Waste Magnesium by the Patent and Paper Analysis (특허(特許)와 논문(論文)으로 본 폐(廢)마그네슘 재활용(再活用) 기술(技術) 동향(動向))

  • Moon, Byoung-Gi;You, Bong-Sun;Cho, Young-Ju;Cho, Bong-Gyoo
    • Resources Recycling
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    • v.22 no.3
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    • pp.73-80
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    • 2013
  • Metal prices are rapidly rising due to increasing demand of metals and limited available resources according to the industrial requirement. As a result, securing a stable supply of these metal resources has been recognized as a core element of national competitiveness and sustained economic growth. In the case of magnesium and its alloys which are entirely depending on import, low-grade magnesium scraps from end-of-life vehicles and 3C(Camera, Computer, Communication) parts and magnesium wastes such as sludge and dross generated during melting process are hardly recycled. Accordingly, the development and commercialization of recycling technology of low-grade magnesium scrap is desperately needed to improve efficiency of resource circulation and to establish the required proprietary of resource metal supply and demand. In this study, papers and patents on recycling technologies of waste magnesium were analyzed. The range of search was limited in the open patents of USA (US), European Union (EP), Japan (JP), Korea (KR) and SCI journals from 1974 to 2012. Patents and journals were collected using key-words searching and filtered by filtering criteria. The trends of the patents and journals was analyzed by the years, countries, companies, and technologies.

Patent Trend Analysis for Postharvest Packaging and Storage Technology of Fresh Fruits, Vegetables and Mushrooms (신선 농산물의 수확 후 포장 및 저장 기술과 관련된 특허 동향 분석)

  • Choi, Ji Weon;Kim, Su-Yeon;Lee, Jung-Soo;Lee, Ji Hyun;Lim, Sooyeon;Yang, Hae Jo;Eum, Hyang Lan
    • KOREAN JOURNAL OF PACKAGING SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
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    • v.27 no.3
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    • pp.193-201
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    • 2021
  • Patents for postharvest technology of fresh fruits, vegetables and mushrooms fluctuated in their filing number until the 2000s, but then there has been a steady increase in the 2010s, indicating that the technology has high growth potential in the international agricultural market. Using 551 valid patents for fresh fruits and 337 for fresh vegetables of 5 countries, patent trend of postharvest technology was analyzed in this study with two categorized technologies as packaging and storage. In Korea, patents from national research institutes such as the Korea Food Research Institute and Korea (Rural Development Administration) are dominated, and a number of patents for the postharvest storage of fresh vegetables by Mitsui Chemicals, a Japanese chemical company, have been registered. Agrofresh, a multinational company in the USA, holds a number of patents for postharvest storage of fresh fruit not only in its own country, but also in Japan and Europe. Postharvest technology of fresh fruits and vegetables was found to has a number of patents, mainly from national research institutes and multinational corporations, and this suggests that R&D and commercialization of the technologies are actively taking place.