Patent Portfolio Mapping With Technology Categories And Scope Concepts
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing patent search tools provide large volumes of irrelevant results, lack quick relevancy determination, and fail to present results in a manner that facilitates efficient assessment of prior art for citation to government patent agencies.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for patent mapping, ranking, and rating that utilizes a server device with modules and databases to categorize patents by technology categories and scope concepts, enabling efficient mapping and visualization of patent portfolios for claim coverage and value analysis.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If traditional Boolean query search tools are used, then patent search coverage is comprehensive, but the number of results becomes large and most are irrelevant
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the patent portfolio into segments based on technology categories and scope concepts. Each patent is segmented and tagged with multiple dimensions (technology categories, scope concepts, claim types) enabling filtered retrieval of relevant portions rather than presenting entire documents, thus reducing irrelevant information while maintaining comprehensive search coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
The system applies local quality by providing different levels of detail for different patent portions. Users can access summarized information at one level and detailed claim analyses at another level. The interface presents technology categories and scope concepts as hierarchical structures, allowing users to drill down into specific relevant areas without being overwhelmed by the entire patent corpus.
2Reliability
If traditional document presentation format is used, then document完整性 is maintained, but quick relevancy determination becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary action by pre-categorizing patents into technology categories and scope concepts before user queries. Patent metadata is pre-extracted and organized, allowing the system to quickly filter and present only relevant patent portions when users search, rather than requiring users to read complete documents to determine relevance.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces new dimensions for organizing patent information beyond traditional full-text search. Patents are arranged in multi-dimensional spaces defined by technology categories, scope concepts, and claim types. This dimensional organization enables users to quickly navigate and identify relevant patents through visual representations and hierarchical structures rather than linear document reading.
3Measurement precision
If detailed patent analysis is performed, then assessment accuracy is improved, but the time required for analysis increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system creates a structured copy of patent metadata including technology categories, scope concepts, and claim type mappings. This organized copy of patent information enables rapid retrieval and analysis of specific relevant portions without requiring users to read entire documents, thus maintaining assessment accuracy while reducing time requirements through efficient information organization.
4Ease of operation
If patent search results are presented in traditional format, then document integrity is preserved, but ease of operation for quick assessment is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides a universal interface that handles multiple search functions through a consistent structure. Users can search by technology categories, scope concepts, claim types, or combinations thereof, all through the same organized framework. This multi-functional approach simplifies operation by providing a unified way to access different patent information dimensions without increasing interface complexity.
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AI summary
System and method permit patent mapping. A method may comprise maintaining a database of patent portfolios and a database of patents with each patent stored in the database of patents associated with one or more patent portfolios stored in the database of patent portfolios. A target subject matter to be mapped is identified and a search query associated with the target subject matter is received. Search results are generated to define a first patent portfolio in the database with the search results including one or more patent claims associated with the search query. The one or more patent claims are mapped to a patent concept.