2.23.2024

AI Summary, a quick and easy way to understand patents

 

  A patent summary is a brief description of the applied patent and serves as material for patent searches and drafting. Since the purpose of a brief summary of the invention is to inform the public of the nature of the invention, especially those interested in the specific technology to which the invention pertains, the summary should address the specific claimed invention. This is in contrast to mere generality, which can be applied equally to numerous prior patents. That is, the subject matter of the invention must be explained in one or more clear and concise sentences or paragraphs.

  A brief summary indicating the nature and essence of the invention, which may include a statement of the purpose of the invention, should be preceded the detailed description. Such summary must correspond to the claimed invention as it is described, and all objects cited must be subject to the claimed invention. A properly written brief summary to explain the exact nature, operation, and purpose of the invention is a valuable aid in making the patent easier to understand in future searches. The brief summary must be more than a simple description of the purpose of the invention and must be consistent with the subject matter of the claims.


  WIPS AI Research Lab provides a new ‘AI summary’ that helps users understand these summaries more easily and quickly based on generative AI. By creating a summary in easy, general terms instead of difficult technical terms, users can more easily understand the background technology, technical features, and technical effects of the patent.

The ‘AI Summary’ developed by WIPS AI Lab is found in WIPS Global’s ‘View Details’ and is provided as follows.

- Summarize the description of the invention to include the background technology, characteristics of the technology, and technical effects of the technology.

- Real-time summary takes about 5 to 10 seconds depending on the length of the document.

- Users can input/send simple feedback and opinions

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Summary: Unlike abstract, it is intended to refer to invention. (Independent claim only)

Abstract: A brief summary of the overall specification (corresponds to claim1 and has no legal effect)

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  The AI summary is provided under the Abstract on the ‘View Details’ page. Users can check the contents by clicking the button. The AI summary extracts key information about the background technology, characteristics of the technology, and effects of the technology from the description of the invention and summarizes them in easy-to-understand content. Since it is converted into general and easy terms rather than technical terms, the content of the invention can be easily understood even if the user is not a technical expert.

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  Under the AI summary, we can see the field where users can write feedback and opinions. WIPS Global plans to listen to the diverse opinions of the users and actively reflect them in the service. Please use the AI summary and feel free to write any comments that you are satisfied with, are uncomfortable with, or would like to see improved.

*AI summary available for US, CN, JP, EP and KR data.

 So far, we have looked at the AI summary WIPS AI Lab has developed. Patent summaries are one of the most basic yet important elements that can be applied to the search and analysis of almost any type of technology. As previously mentioned, a properly written brief summary to explain the exact purpose of the invention is a valuable aid in making the patent easier to understand in future searches. Try WIPS Global’s AI summary that helps users quickly understand.





[International IP Briefing] US, Korea

 

US


U.S. Patent and Trademark Office takes steps toward Patent Center System

  On January 16, 2024, the USTPO announced that, as a step toward Patent Center System of the patent application system, from January 17, 2024, additional fees will be charged when new patent applications are submitted in a file format other than DOCX1).

  The USPTO continues to work to modernize the patent filing system to improve the user experience, provide applicants with a more streamlined process, achieve cross-border harmonization, and enhance its ability to examine applications quickly and effectively.

 For the purpose of this digital transformation, the USPTO intends to take the next step in submitting documents related to patent applications in DOCX format through the Patent Center2).

▪The Patent Center allows all users to easily submit specifications, claims, abstracts, and drawings in DOCX format. To provide pre-examination confirmation that can improve the robustness and reliability of patents, the USPTO will work carefully with stakeholders to determine the timing and transition to DOCX.

Beginning January 17, 2024, applicants who file new patent containing specification, claims, and abstract in non-DOCX format will incur additional fees. The option to provide applicants with a backup PDF or supplemental PDF along with the DOCX format is still available and there is no fee associated with providing a backup PDF.

The USPTO is committed to ensuring a successful and smooth transition for patent applicants to the DOCX format and permits use of materials available on the DOCX information page on the USPTO website.

The USPTO will also release a video explaining ‘How to submit a patent application document in DOCX’ and provide free educational webinars in the future.

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1) DOCX is a word processing file format supported by many widely used applications such as Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and LibreOffice. DOCX, which adopts this open standard format, provides a stable foundation for creating and processing intellectual property-related documents.

2) The patent center system is a space where users can electronically submit and manage patent applications. From November 15, 2023, the patent center system will completely replace the existing search tools, EFS-Web and Private PAIR.

 For more information, see Researcher IP News Volume 2023-49:

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KOREA


Ministry of Science and ICT promotes AI specialization and routine through ‘Giant AI flagship project’

  On January 19, 2024, the Ministry of Science and ICT (hereinafter referred to as the MSIT) announced that it would pursue a ‘Giant artificial intelligence (AI) flagship project’1) from 2024 to 2027.

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  With the emergence of super-large AI, anyone can easily use AI, which has accelerated the everyday use of AI and improved industrial productivity and efficiency. How well AI is utilized has come to determine national AI competitiveness. As a result, the rapid growth of the related market became the background for this project.

The 'Giant AI Flagship Project' is a leading project to concretely implement the everydayization and the internalization of AI in industrial sites, and is aimed at five major private professional fields: ① law, ② medicine, ③ psychological counseling, ④ media and culture, and ⑤ academia. The goal is to support the development of large-scale AI application services.

The five major private sectors were selected through consultation with experts considering the technological demand, feasibility and convenience of super-large AI convergence, and provide many benefits to the public while minimizing conflicts with stakeholders in each field.

Through this project, the MSIT will develop business innovation services that assist the work of professionals in each field by combining domain-specific data held by demand organizations and the creation capabilities of the Giant AI (language, images, video, etc.), as well as private specialized fields. The MSIT plans to increase people's accessibility to AI so that they can directly experience the benefits of AI.

▪ In particular, it is said that all steps from data collection to AI service development and provision will be pursued through a legal process, taking into consideration various issues such as recognition of copyright of creative works and creation of false information that may arise during the process of using AI.

 ‘The Giant AI flagship project’ service (draft)


1) Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to an AI system that has achieved great advancements in scale, learning ability, and problem-solving ability compared to general AI systems. It refers to a large and powerful AI model that operates based on advanced technologies such as deep learning algorithms and reinforcement learning.(Source: Korea Information and Communication Technology Association)

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2.22.2024

The Technologies of Caring


 With the social trends and changes such as population aging, increase in single-person households, and non-face-to-face era, the need for care is increasing in our society. In Korea, the term ‘caring economy’ was selected as one of the top 10 keywords this year. Today, we will learn about ‘caring’ skills that apply to all of our lives.

Movement to prevent lonely deaths

  This is a management system for seniors living alone using door and electric rice cookers invented by software startup VEAT. There is a steady increase in the number of cases where elderly people living alone are left for dead because they are unable to get care missing golden moments. This invention is attracting attention as an effective solution to prevent lonely deaths.

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KR10-2578700, 'Management system for the elderly living along using a door'

  The "Management System for the Elderly Living Alone" is an SNS-based patent that attaches sensors to various types of doors installed in rooms, electric rice cookers, furniture, refrigerators, etc., and periodically checks the daily life reactions that occur from movements when the doors are opened and closed. It consists of the four elements below.

  As the non-face-to-face system began in earnest with the pandemic, deaths of loneliness among the elderly and the underprivileged, as well as among the younger generation, have recently emerged. It is said that this is a time when digital care that can provide care without face-to-face contact is truly needed. I feel reassured that with VEAT's technology, I can look into places that cannot be seen before my eyes and reach out with a caring hand.

Hearty AI that becomes your companion

  The caring is not limited to the body and saving lives. Since humans are social animals, they also need care that can provide psychological stability and a sense of connection. As AI technology has become a mega trend, robots that comfort tired minds and emotional deficiencies are appearing. Representative examples include AI speakers and Ballie, the intelligent pet robot introduced by Samsung Electronics at CES 2024 in January.

  The AI caring technology I’m introducing now is a customized conversation connection service provided by 1thefull Platform Limited, a convergence life care solution platform company that cares for the elderly through robots equipped with artificial intelligence. The robot with this technology is equipped with a chatbot on the server, which takes care of the emotions of elderly people and single-person households who do not have companions and plays a role in relieving depression. This invention connects a conversation brokerage server and a user terminal through the following steps and provide an environment where users of the terminal can communicate with each other.


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KR10-2359228, 'Method for customized conversation connection service'

  In other words, the robot conducts the customized conversations based on various conditions such as personal tendencies, living environment, and conscious and unconscious tendencies. As AI companion robot technology develops further, it is expected that smooth communication will be possible on a wider range of topics in the future. I hope this will make single-person households to feel comfortable and happy.

Dasom, 1theful Platform AI Robot 
(source: https://1thefull.com)

Automatic defecation disposal device that delicately cares for patients

  The industry and occupation that is attracting attention in the era of care is the nursing field. Korea has entered an aging society with 18.9% of the elderly population as of 2023. Considering these trends and phenomena, the demand for nursing medical devices for seniors is expected to increase further in the future. The technology I’m introducing is the automatic defecation disposal device technology from Curaco, a company that manufactures medical care robots. This technology, which was invented for the elderly and patients who have difficulty moving their bodies freely, was released as a product called Carebidet and is said to be attracting a lot of attention in Japan.

Automatic toilet disposal device 'Carebidet' set
(source: https://www.curaco.co.kr)

  This invention prevents the foul odor of excrement from being discharged outside the main body and at the same time suppresses the generation of noise through the air outlet. The automatic excrement disposal device consists of (1) the fixture equipped with feces receiving part, and (2) a main body that performs control to vacuum-suction, store, and clean the excrement from the fixture.

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KR10-1214454, 'Automatic excrement treating apparatus'

  Here, the fixture is connected to the excrement suction line and cleaning air supply line. The fixture consists of a waste storage part and a filter part to purify the air, a waste suction part to discharge air to the outside, an air inlet through which air flows in from the waste suction part, an air outlet to discharge the inflowed air to the outside, and an air outlet provided to filter the discharged air.

  These excrement disposal devices have air filtration elements installed in the air flow path that are discharged to the outside to remove odors from the discharged air. Additionally, noise from the outlet can also be blocked. With this kind of technology, I think it would be possible to maintain a comfortable indoor environment even after nursing. Furthermore, it is said to have the effect of relieving the patient's shame by immediately processing urine and feces and cleaning and drying through the bidet function.

 

  So far, we have learned about several technologies for caring. Caring is something we all need at some point, so these technology makes us grateful and reassuring. I hope that caring technologies that take care of the human body and mind and solve social problems in various forms and functions will continue to develop in the future.