This paper introduces a patent searching framework to assess the state of the art of a product or a technology and to support technology transfer activities. It combines several dimensions (IPC, Object & Behaviour/Function keywords) together with an integrated abstraction methodology based on WordNet/Multi-screen in order to systemize and facilitate FBOS (Function/Behaviour–Oriented Search). The core of the method is the abstraction of behaviour (based on a semantic approach) resulting in keywords at different abstraction levels, and a patent search based on these keywords and on a preassembled classification of Physical Effects. Key patents and space opportunities are mapped in a suitable graph, based on a revision of the classical Gero's FBS theory. An exemplary application in the lens sterilization domain shows the functioning of the patent-pending software.

FBOS: Function/Behaviour–Oriented Search

MONTECCHI, Tiziano;RUSSO, Davide
2015-01-01

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This paper introduces a patent searching framework to assess the state of the art of a product or a technology and to support technology transfer activities. It combines several dimensions (IPC, Object & Behaviour/Function keywords) together with an integrated abstraction methodology based on WordNet/Multi-screen in order to systemize and facilitate FBOS (Function/Behaviour–Oriented Search). The core of the method is the abstraction of behaviour (based on a semantic approach) resulting in keywords at different abstraction levels, and a patent search based on these keywords and on a preassembled classification of Physical Effects. Key patents and space opportunities are mapped in a suitable graph, based on a revision of the classical Gero's FBS theory. An exemplary application in the lens sterilization domain shows the functioning of the patent-pending software.
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2015
Montecchi, Tiziano; Russo, Davide
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