Using the Patent Analysis to Examine the Future Development Trend of the Life Cycle of Taiwan's Fitness Equipment and Bicycle Industries

Yi-Liang Yeh ()
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Yi-Liang Yeh: Chaoyang University of Technology Department of Leisure Services Management Author-2-Name: Ming-Han Chiang Author-2-Workplace-Name: Department of Leisure Services Management in Chaoyang University of Technology, 168, Jifeng E. Rd., Wufeng District, Taichung, 41349 Taiwan Author-3-Name: Cheng-Yu Tsai Author-3-Workplace-Name: Department of Sports, Health and Leisure in Aletheia University, Madou Dist., Tainan City 72147, Taiwan Author-4-Name: Yi-Liang Yeh Author-4-Workplace-Name: Department of Leisure Services Management in Chaoyang University of Technology, 168, Jifeng E. Rd., Wufeng District, Taichung, 41349 Taiwan

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Abstract: Objective � This study aims to analyse the current situation of Taiwan's fitness equipment and bicycle industries, to compare their future development. As a result of globalization and the trend of the knowledge economy, patent information can be used to predict the trend of these industries. Methodology/Technique � This study uses M-Trends as a research tool. The scope of the study is the number of patents issued between 1996 and 2015. Findings � The research results show that the technology lifecycle of the fitness equipment and bicycle industries are both mature. Novelty � This study analyzes the life cycle of Taiwan's fitness equipment and bicycle industries through EXCEL, to build a patent figure, and compare the technology life cycle to show Taiwan's fitness equipment and bicycle industries in the technology lifecycle phase.

Keywords: Patents; M-Trends; Fitness Equipment Industry; Bicycle Industry; Taiwan. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L62 Z23 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 7
Date: 2018-02-24
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Published in Global Journal of Business and Social Science Review, Volume 6, Issue 1.

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