@article{ART003176759},
author={Jinah Park and Jieun Kim},
title={A Comparative Patent Analysis of Learning Management Technologies Pre- and Post-COVID-19 - A Focus on the Top 10 WIPO Countries –},
journal={Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information},
issn={1598-849X},
year={2025},
volume={30},
number={2},
pages={189-197},
doi={10.9708/jksci.2025.30.02.189}
TY - JOUR
AU - Jinah Park
AU - Jieun Kim
TI - A Comparative Patent Analysis of Learning Management Technologies Pre- and Post-COVID-19 - A Focus on the Top 10 WIPO Countries –
JO - Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information
PY - 2025
VL - 30
IS - 2
PB - The Korean Society Of Computer And Information
SP - 189
EP - 197
SN - 1598-849X
AB - This study examines changes in national technological capabilities related to Learning Management Systems (LMS) before and after the COVID-19 pandemic, from the perspectives of digital transformation and educational technology. We analyzed 3,142 patents filed between 2017 and 2022 in the top 10 WIPO countries. Our findings reveal three main observations. First, LMS patents rose by about 36% after the pandemic, driven primarily by electronics-based educational devices (G09B 5/) and AI algorithms such as machine learning and neural networks. Second, the United States maintained its overall lead, yet Korea and Germany strengthened their share of high-value patents after COVID-19.
Third, while some traditional educational devices (e.g., Q&A-based apparatus) declined, the convergence of AI algorithms and digital hardware increased, leading to a broader expansion of LMS technologies.
By presenting global patent trends in computer and distance education, this study provides a valuable reference for developing next-generation digital learning environments and R&D strategies.
KW - Learning Management System;LMS;Patent Activity;COVID-19;Online Education;EduTech
DO - 10.9708/jksci.2025.30.02.189
ER -
Jinah Park and Jieun Kim. (2025). A Comparative Patent Analysis of Learning Management Technologies Pre- and Post-COVID-19 - A Focus on the Top 10 WIPO Countries –. Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information, 30(2), 189-197.
Jinah Park and Jieun Kim. 2025, "A Comparative Patent Analysis of Learning Management Technologies Pre- and Post-COVID-19 - A Focus on the Top 10 WIPO Countries –", Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information, vol.30, no.2 pp.189-197. Available from: doi:10.9708/jksci.2025.30.02.189
Jinah Park, Jieun Kim "A Comparative Patent Analysis of Learning Management Technologies Pre- and Post-COVID-19 - A Focus on the Top 10 WIPO Countries –" Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information 30.2 pp.189-197 (2025) : 189.
Jinah Park, Jieun Kim. A Comparative Patent Analysis of Learning Management Technologies Pre- and Post-COVID-19 - A Focus on the Top 10 WIPO Countries –. 2025; 30(2), 189-197. Available from: doi:10.9708/jksci.2025.30.02.189
Jinah Park and Jieun Kim. "A Comparative Patent Analysis of Learning Management Technologies Pre- and Post-COVID-19 - A Focus on the Top 10 WIPO Countries –" Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information 30, no.2 (2025) : 189-197.doi: 10.9708/jksci.2025.30.02.189
Jinah Park; Jieun Kim. A Comparative Patent Analysis of Learning Management Technologies Pre- and Post-COVID-19 - A Focus on the Top 10 WIPO Countries –. Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information, 30(2), 189-197. doi: 10.9708/jksci.2025.30.02.189
Jinah Park; Jieun Kim. A Comparative Patent Analysis of Learning Management Technologies Pre- and Post-COVID-19 - A Focus on the Top 10 WIPO Countries –. Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information. 2025; 30(2) 189-197. doi: 10.9708/jksci.2025.30.02.189
Jinah Park, Jieun Kim. A Comparative Patent Analysis of Learning Management Technologies Pre- and Post-COVID-19 - A Focus on the Top 10 WIPO Countries –. 2025; 30(2), 189-197. Available from: doi:10.9708/jksci.2025.30.02.189
Jinah Park and Jieun Kim. "A Comparative Patent Analysis of Learning Management Technologies Pre- and Post-COVID-19 - A Focus on the Top 10 WIPO Countries –" Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information 30, no.2 (2025) : 189-197.doi: 10.9708/jksci.2025.30.02.189
