The development of the metaverse ecosystem drives technological innovations and economic benefits, which correlate well with patent technologies. Ontology is crucial for formulating strategies and practices in metaverse technology by providing a clear knowledge map to navigate this complex domain. The proposed methodology aims to discover implicit domain knowledge and construct an ontology, allowing for dynamic and efficient visualization of domain knowledge. Clustering analysis categorizes patent technologies into subdomains, while LDA topic modeling structures knowledge properties into an ontology schema. The study analyzes 1967 metaverse technology patents granted between 2020 and 2022 from the InnovationQ Plus database. The research confirms that metaverse ecosystems encompass multiple international patent classifications (IPCs) and the three advanced technology clusters (i.e., immersive technology, AI-based computing networks, and financial security authentication) with their topics. Recent metaverse patent trends highlight applications in autonomous vehicles, entertainment and advertising, and privacy/security protections. This method is applicable for tracking technology trends across various domains.
Welcome to the latest quarterly Literature Listing intended as a current awareness service for readers indicating newly published books, journal, and conference articles on IP management; Information Retrieval Techniques; Patent Landscapes; Education & Certification; and Legal & Intellectual Property Office Matters. The current Literature Listing was compiled end-August 2024. Key resources include Scopus, Digital Commons, publishers' RSS feeds, and serendipity! This article gives a selection of interesting references to whet your appetite - the full list of references can be found in the companion datafile.
Microalgae are rich sources of biomolecules, especially proteins and peptides, with bioactive properties, such as antihypertensive action that act through the inhibition of the angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE). Innovation in production methods of these peptides is crucial to make them more efficient and accessible. The aim of this work aims to review patents about antihypertensive peptides from microalgae. The search was conducted on three electronic databases between 2010 and 2023. The search covered 2248 patents, which only 6 met the inclusion criteria. All patents were filed on the Asian continent, particularly in the China and Korea. Spirulina, Chlorella and Nannochloropsis oculate were more reported, being used in the production of medicines and/or pharmaceutical compositions. The majority of patents filed show obtention methods and alternatives for producing peptides, containing 3 to 7 amino acid sequences. The highest concentration of patents was about medical treatments or examinations (A61) followed by food or methods or food products (A23) and involving chemical compounds or extraction methods for pharmaceutical products (C07). Thus, this study provided a comprehensive view of technological innovations related to methods of producing peptides from microalgae, contributing to advances in cardiovascular health and the development of new pharmaceutical bioproducts.