In the battle for 6G patents, China is leading the way in science and technology to new heights
On the track of scientific and technological development, the number of 6G patent applications has become an important indicator to measure the strength of a country's communication technology. The data shows that China is far ahead of developed countries such as Japan and the United States in this field, occupying the commanding heights and leading a new upsurge of scientific and technological innovation.
6G (next-generation mobile communication technology) is considered to be the next generation of wireless communication technology after 5G, and it is expected to be commercially available around 2030. Compared with 5G, 6G will provide higher transmission rates, lower latency, wider connections, and higher levels of intelligence, supporting the application scenarios of the Internet of Everything and even the intelligent connection of all things.
In the critical period of 6G development, patent strength is particularly important. Having more patents means having more dominance and voice in the formulation of future technical standards. The battle for 6G patents has become a "new highland" for the scientific and technological strength of various countries, and China occupies a leading position in this battle with its strong scientific research strength and industrial foundation.
China's share of 6G patent applications
According to the latest statistics, in terms of the number of 6G patent applications, Chinese companies occupy the first place in the world, far exceeding developed countries such as Japan and the United States. Chinese telecommunications giants such as Huawei and ZTE are the main applicants for 6G patents, reflecting China's strength in this area.
According to authoritative data, as of the beginning of 2023, China has applied for more than 8,000 patents in the field of 6G, accounting for 38% of the global total, far ahead of the United States and Japan. Huawei and ZTE have filed more than 2,000 and 1,000 patent applications, respectively.
China's absolute advantage in the number of 6G patents is largely due to the strong support of the state for scientific and technological innovation, as well as the investment of Chinese enterprises and scientific research institutions in basic research and industrialization. As early as 2019, China established the IMT-2030 (6G Promotion Group) to integrate domestic industry-university-research forces to carry out preliminary research on 6G.
6G will promote a fully connected, intelligent society
As a next-generation communication technology, 6G will support transmission rates of up to 1TB/s with latency as low as 0.1 milliseconds, greatly improving network performance. The development of 6G technology will promote the application of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality, laying the foundation for an intelligent society where everything is connected.
The 6G network will have a higher level of intelligence, and can dynamically allocate network resources according to the needs of the scenario, providing on-demand customized communication services. With 6G, future intelligent systems will be able to collect massive amounts of data in real time, and use artificial intelligence algorithms for real-time processing and decision-making to achieve accurate perception and control of the physical world.
6G will also support new application scenarios, such as immersive cloud XR (extended reality, holographic communication, sensory interconnection, intelligent interaction, etc.), bringing the ultimate immersive experience to humans. In the fields of industry, healthcare, and education, 6G will give rise to a series of innovative applications to facilitate the digital transformation of various industries.
The 6G patent battle affects the direction of technology development
In the field of 6G, the competition between China, the United States and Japan reflects the competition between countries with scientific and technological strength. Occupying the commanding heights of 6G patents will help lead the formulation of 6G technical standards and affect the development direction of future communication technology.
The right to set standards means to take the lead in the development of technology. With more 6G core patents, you can not only obtain patent fee benefits, but more importantly, you can lead the technical route in the process of standard formulation and safeguard your own industrial interests.
At present, China is actively participating in the process of formulating international standards for 6G. In international organizations such as 3GPP and ITU, Chinese enterprises and research institutions play an important role, laying the foundation for China to win a greater voice in the formulation of 6G standards.
It can be seen that China is far ahead of other countries in the number of 6G patent applications, which not only reflects China's strength in the field of communication technology, but also will lead scientific and technological innovation to a new height and contribute to the construction of an intelligent society. China's advantages in the quantity and quality of 6G patents will help lead the formulation of 6G technical standards and grasp the development direction of future communication technology.
In the tide of the new round of scientific and technological revolution, China is winning more opportunities through independent innovation and taking solid steps to achieve high-level scientific and technological self-reliance and self-reliance. The victory of the 6G patent battle will further enhance China's scientific and technological strength and help China show greater achievements in the global scientific and technological map.