Feature | G06F16 (Information Retrieval) | G06F9 (Electric Digital Data Processing) |
Focus of Innovation | Information search, database structures, and file systems. | Processing data and handling its flow within a computer system. |
Key Technological Advancements | Advanced search algorithms (semantic search, natural language processing), Big data indexing and retrieval techniques, Distributed information retrieval systems, Integration with AI for personalized search experiences | Hardware acceleration for efficient data processing (GPUs, FPGAs), Virtualization and containerization technologies (Kubernetes), Stream processing for real-time data analysis, Development of new data processing architectures (e.g., neuromorphic computing) |
Top Patent Filing Subcategories | Semantic search and information retrieval algorithms, AI-powered information extraction and filtering, Big data indexing and retrieval methods, Cloud-based information retrieval systems | Hardware acceleration for data processing, Virtualization and containerization technologies, Stream processing algorithms and architectures, Neuromorphic computing for data processing |
Impact on Industries | Search engines, e-commerce, information management, big data analytics | Cloud computing, data centers, high-performance computing, Internet of Things (IoT) |
Projected Future Trends | Focus on explainable AI for transparent search results, Integration of knowledge graphs and ontologies for advanced information retrieval, Development of context-aware and personalized search experiences | Continued advancements in hardware acceleration for data processing, Growing adoption of edge computing for real-time data analysis, Increased focus on data security and privacy, Exploration of new computing paradigms like quantum computing for data processing |
