The Application of Patent Co-Word Map Analysis in Technical Knowledge Disclosure

The application ofpatent co-word map analysis in disclosure of technical knowledge associated with the electrical field of Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV).
It is a descriptive research. The co-word analysis technique is used to map AUV and Delphi method to obtain experts’ views. The patents containing the term “Autonomous Underwater Vehicle” were retrieved from Google patent and Lens. To find related patents, keyword and class were searched together. Finally, 223 patents were retrieved.
Subjective maps help in better understanding and act as an introduction to electrical aspects of AUV. To experts with a previous knowledge of the field, the maps can be used as a starting point to learn technical knowledge. Also, the maps can be useful if they turn to a road map, otherwise they are not applicable in promoting experts’ knowledge.
Maps derived from co-word analysis must be regarded from two viewpoints of novices and experts.