Research on the Innovation Trends of Key Technologies for Global 6G Antennas Based on Patent Data and Development Strategies in China
[Purpose]This study analyzes the global development trends of 6G antenna technology and the current situation of our country in this field based on patent data,providing decision support for technological innovation and industrial research in enterprises and institutions.[Method]By statistical analysis,the application trends,regional distribution,and major applicants of 6G antenna technology-related applications are examined,and the patent technology evolution paths of four main branches—massive MIMO (Multiple-Input Multiple-Output) technology,millimeter-wave and terahertz antennas,intelligent super-surface technology (Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces,RIS),and Orbital Angular Momentum (OAM)—are outlined.[Conclusion]Our country holds a leading advantage in the number of 6G patent applications. The study recommends focusing on the cutting-edge technology,intensifying efforts to tackle core technologies and patent layouts,emphasizing talent attraction and cultivation,enhancing international exchanges and cooperation,optimizing the technical development ecosystem,and strengthening the construction of industrial standards.