ZHANG Yixuan, YANG Rui, ZHANG Chunchang, et al. Development status and research progress of meridian diagnosis technology from the perspective of patents[J]. Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion, 2025, 45(6): 817-822.
DOI:
ZHANG Yixuan, YANG Rui, ZHANG Chunchang, et al. Development status and research progress of meridian diagnosis technology from the perspective of patents[J]. Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion, 2025, 45(6): 817-822.DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240711-k0005.
Development status and research progress of meridian diagnosis technology from the perspective of patents
To discuss the development status of meridian diagnosis technology through the patent analysis
so as to obtain the hot spots of patents and provide the ideas for the research and development of new equipment.
Methods
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The patent data of meridian diagnosis technology were searched from Chinese Think Tank of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The patent analysis and SWOT method were used to deeply explore the patent application of meridian diagnosis technology.
Results
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Among 100 patents included
the inventions were mainly in Chinese mainland
and the invention institution was from Chengdu University of TCM. Since 2015
the number of patent application for meridian diagnosis technology was increasing
and up to a peak from 2020 to 2021. The main technological programs cover electrical
temperature and optical detection; and the application functions focus on the precise positioning of acupoints
and the diagnosis of
zangfu
diseases.
Conclusion
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From the perspective of patents
it is suggested that the development of meridian diagnosis technology in China should pay attention to reducing the cost
improving the function
driving the standard formulation
strengthening safety measure
deepening human-machine interaction
exploring biological effect and optimizing the experimental platform. Through continuous innovation and breakthrough
the meridian diagnosis technology can be further matured and widely applied
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