Interactive patent map
First Claim
1. A data processing system configured to facilitate analysis of patent documents relevant to one or more technologies of interest, the patent documents including patents and patent applications, the system comprising:
- at least one processor; and
at least one memory with computer code instructions stored thereon, the at least one processor and the at least one memory, with the computer code instructions, configured to cause the data processing system to implement;
a search handler configured to receive a selected configuration for an interactive patent map, the selected interactive patent map configuration providing an arrangement of representative patent documents for the interactive patent map based on;
(i) dates of interest from representative patent documents, the dates of interest including dates associated with respective ones of the representative patent documents;
(ii) a first technological branch that reflects a first desired technological category of interest disclosed in representative patent documents,(iii) a second technological branch that reflects a second desired technological category of interest disclosed in representative patent documents, the representative patent documents from the first and second desired technological categories of interest being determined using a computerized content analysis derived from key features disclosed in a claims section of at least one of the respective representative patent documents;
(iv) assignee of the representative patent documents responsive to the first and second technological branches, and(v) a distribution of visual indicators along a first axis and a second axis of the interactive patent map, the visual indicators being distributed based on technological features associated with the respective representative patent documents, such that the visual indicators representing at least a portion of the representative patent documents on the interactive map along the first axis of the interactive map based on at least one respective technological feature of the representative patent document, and along a second axis of the interactive map based on a respective date of interest of the representative patent documents;
an engine, in communication with the handler, configured to process, using a database of results, the selected interactive patent map configuration to provide a responsive interactive patent map, such that the representative patent documents responsive to the technological branches are arranged on the resulting interactive patent map according to assignee;
wherein the representative patent documents responsive to the technological branches are arranged on the resulting interactive patent map according to assignee, such that an assignee'"'"'s patent documents are clustered on the resulting interactive patent map based on a technological category associated with the representative patent documents; and
wherein in response to a user hovering a mouse over a representative patent document visual indicator represented on the map, displaying bibliographic information about the respective representative patent document.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for generating an interactive map for displaying and analyzing a compressive intellectual property landscape within a given field. Based on content analysis of relevant patents and patent applications, this prior art map provides a systematic review of vast quantities of data, thereby allowing the user to discern critical technology and product trends, prior art references, and the strategies of both leading and emerging competitors. Each patent represented on the map can be analyzed within the context of the prior art landscape to uncover novel features, strong claims, and business and technology trends. This comprehensive view can provide a foundation for creating effective corporate strategies in-tune with the realities of the intellectual property terrain.
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26 Claims
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1. A data processing system configured to facilitate analysis of patent documents relevant to one or more technologies of interest, the patent documents including patents and patent applications, the system comprising:
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at least one processor; and at least one memory with computer code instructions stored thereon, the at least one processor and the at least one memory, with the computer code instructions, configured to cause the data processing system to implement; a search handler configured to receive a selected configuration for an interactive patent map, the selected interactive patent map configuration providing an arrangement of representative patent documents for the interactive patent map based on; (i) dates of interest from representative patent documents, the dates of interest including dates associated with respective ones of the representative patent documents; (ii) a first technological branch that reflects a first desired technological category of interest disclosed in representative patent documents, (iii) a second technological branch that reflects a second desired technological category of interest disclosed in representative patent documents, the representative patent documents from the first and second desired technological categories of interest being determined using a computerized content analysis derived from key features disclosed in a claims section of at least one of the respective representative patent documents; (iv) assignee of the representative patent documents responsive to the first and second technological branches, and (v) a distribution of visual indicators along a first axis and a second axis of the interactive patent map, the visual indicators being distributed based on technological features associated with the respective representative patent documents, such that the visual indicators representing at least a portion of the representative patent documents on the interactive map along the first axis of the interactive map based on at least one respective technological feature of the representative patent document, and along a second axis of the interactive map based on a respective date of interest of the representative patent documents; an engine, in communication with the handler, configured to process, using a database of results, the selected interactive patent map configuration to provide a responsive interactive patent map, such that the representative patent documents responsive to the technological branches are arranged on the resulting interactive patent map according to assignee; wherein the representative patent documents responsive to the technological branches are arranged on the resulting interactive patent map according to assignee, such that an assignee'"'"'s patent documents are clustered on the resulting interactive patent map based on a technological category associated with the representative patent documents; and wherein in response to a user hovering a mouse over a representative patent document visual indicator represented on the map, displaying bibliographic information about the respective representative patent document. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A data processing system configured to facilitate analysis of patent documents relevant to one or more technologies of interest, the patent documents including patents and patent applications, the system comprising:
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at least one processor; and at least one memory with computer code instructions stored thereon, the at least one processor and the at least one memory, with the computer code instructions, configured to cause the data processing system to implement; a handler configured to receive a first selected configuration for an interactive patent map, the first selected interactive patent map configuration providing an arrangement of representative patent documents for of the interactive patent map based on; (i) dates of interest from patent documents, the dates of interest including dates associated with respective ones of the representative patent documents; (ii) a first technological branch that reflects a desired technological category of interest disclosed in representative patent documents, and (iii) assignee of the representative patent documents responsive to the first technological branch; the handler configured to receive a second selected configuration for the interactive patent map, the second selected interactive patent map configuration providing an arrangement for the interactive patent map based on (i) a second technological branch that reflects a further desired technological category of interest disclosed in representative patent documents, (ii) assignee of the representative patent documents responsive to the second technological branch, and including a distribution of visual indicators along a first axis and a second axis of the interactive patent map, the visual indicators being distributed based on technological features associated with the respective patent documents; the representative patent documents from the first and second desired technological categories of interest being determined using a computerized content analysis derived from key features disclosed in a claims section of at least one of the respective representative patent documents, such that the visual indicators representing at least a portion of the representative patent documents on the interactive map along the first axis of the interactive map based on at least one respective technological feature of the representative patent document, and along a second axis of the interactive map based on a respective date of interest of the representative patent documents; an engine, in communication with the handler, configured to process, using a database of results, the selected first and second interactive patent map configurations to provide a resulting interactive patent map, such that the patent documents responsive to the first technological branch are arranged on the resulting interactive patent map according to assignee, and the patent documents responsive to the second technological branch are arranged on the resulting interactive patent map according to assignee; wherein the patent documents responsive to the technological branches are arranged on the resulting interactive patent map according to assignee, such that an assignee'"'"'s patent documents are clustered on the resulting interactive patent map based on a technological category associated with the representative patent documents; and wherein in response to a user hovering a mouse over a representative patent document visual indicator represented on the map, displaying a bibliographic information about the respective representative patent document.
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25. A method configured to facilitate analysis of patent documents relevant to one or more technologies of interest, the patent documents including patents and patent applications, the system comprising:
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receiving a selected configuration for an interactive patent map, the selected interactive patent map configuration providing an arrangement of representative patent documents for the interactive patent map based on; (i) dates of interest from patent documents, the dates of interest including dates associated with respective ones of the representative patent documents, (ii) a first technological branch that reflects a first desired technological category of interest disclosed in representative patent documents, (iii) a second technological branch that reflects a second desired technological category of interest disclosed in representative patent documents, (iv) assignee of the representative patent documents responsive to the first and second technological branches; and
including a distribution of visual indicators along a first axis and a second axis of the interactive patent map, the visual indicators being distributed based on technological features associated with the respective patent documents, the representative patent documents from the first and second desired technological categories of interest being determined using a computerized content analysis derived from key features disclosed in a claims section of at least one of the respective representative patent documents, such that the visual indicators representing at least a portion of the representative patent documents on the interactive map along the first axis of the interactive map based on at least one respective technological feature of the representative patent document, and along a second axis of the interactive map based on a respective date of interest of the representative patent documents;processing, using a database of results, the selected interactive patent map configuration to provide a responsive interactive patent map, such that the patent documents responsive to the technological branches are arranged on the resulting interactive patent map according to assignee; wherein the patent art documents responsive to the technological branches are arranged on the resulting interactive patent map according to assignee, such that an assignee'"'"'s patent documents are clustered on the resulting interactive patent map based on a technological category associated with the patent documents; and wherein in response to a user hovering a mouse over a representative patent document visual indicator represented on the map, displaying bibliographic information about the respective representative patent document.
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26. A computer program product, stored on a non-transitory computer readable medium, configured to facilitate analysis of representative patent documents relevant to one or more technologies of interest, the patent documents including patents and patent applications, the computer program product having computer readable instructions, which cause at least one computer processor, to:
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facilitate user selection for a configuration for an interactive patent map, the selected interactive patent map configuration providing an arrangement for the interactive patent map based on (i) dates of interest from patent documents, the dates of interest including dates associated with respective ones of the representative patent documents, (ii) a first technological branch that reflects a desired technological category of interest disclosed in representative patent documents, (iii) a second technological branch that reflects a second desired technological category of interest disclosed in representative patent documents, (iv) assignee of the representative patent documents responsive to the first and second technological branches; and
including a distribution of visual indicators along a first axis and a second axis of the interactive patent map, the visual indicators being distributed based on technological features associated with the respective patent documents, the representative patent documents from the first and second desired technological categories of interest being determined using a computerized content analysis derived from key features disclosed in a claims section of at least one of the respective representative patent documents, such that the visual indicators representing at least a portion of the representative patent documents on the interactive map along the first axis of the interactive map based on at least one respective technological feature of the representative patent document, and along a second axis of the interactive map based on a respective date of interest of the representative patent documents;process, using a database of results, the selected interactive patent map configuration to provide a responsive interactive patent map, such that the patent documents responsive to the technological branches are arranged on the resulting interactive patent map according to assignee, where an assignee'"'"'s patent documents are clustered on the resulting interactive patent map based on a technological category associated with the representative patent documents; and wherein in response to a user hovering a mouse over a representative patent document visual indicator represented on the map, displaying bibliographic information about the respective representative patent document.
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