Revolutionizing combine harvester technology with groundbreaking patent analysis and mapping.
The article analyzes patents related to combine harvesters from 1991 to 2009 using various techniques. By studying these patents, the researchers identified trends in combine harvester technology, key players in the field, important patents, and new developments. The data came from patent offices worldwide, including the U.S.A., Japan, and European countries. The analysis showed how information-based technologies can help understand the performance and competition in combine harvester innovation.