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

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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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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.

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  • Yi-Liang Yeh, 2018. "Using the Patent Analysis to Examine the Future Development Trend of the Life Cycle of Taiwan's Fitness Equipment and Bicycle Industries," GATR Journals gjbssr509, Global Academy of Training and Research (GATR) Enterprise.
    • Handle: RePEc:gtr:gatrjs:gjbssr509
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    Keywords

    Patents; M-Trends; Fitness Equipment Industry; Bicycle Industry; Taiwan.;
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    JEL classification:

    • L62 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Manufacturing - - - Automobiles; Other Transportation Equipment; Related Parts and Equipment
    • Z23 - Other Special Topics - - Sports Economics - - - Finance

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