Analyzing interdisciplinarity of technology fusion using knowledge flows of patents

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Highlights：

• We present a procedural method to analyze trends of industry-wide technology fusion.

• The method quantitatively evaluates the extent and trends of technology fusion.

• The method can be incorporated into the R&D planning to identify research directions.

• The method can be a basis of systematic support systems for technology planning.

摘要

Highlights•We present a procedural method to analyze trends of industry-wide technology fusion.•The method quantitatively evaluates the extent and trends of technology fusion.•The method can be incorporated into the R&D planning to identify research directions.•The method can be a basis of systematic support systems for technology planning.

论文关键词：Technology fusion,Interdisciplinary trend,Patent citation analysis,Technological knowledge flow,R&D planning

论文评审过程：Available online 6 September 2013.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2013.08.091