Yu Xiaoxi,Zhang Jiayi.Research on the current status and development of 6G integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) technology based on patent data[J].Telecommunications Science,2026,42(01):11-21.
Yu Xiaoxi,Zhang Jiayi.Research on the current status and development of 6G integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) technology based on patent data[J].Telecommunications Science,2026,42(01):11-21. DOI: 10.11959/j.issn.1000-0801.2026037.
Research on the current status and development of 6G integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) technology based on patent data
通感一体化(integrated sensing and communication,ISAC)技术作为6G潜在的关键技术之一,通过将通信与感知功能深度融合,拓展了通信系统的功能边界。基于对与6G ISAC技术相关专利的申请趋势、地域布局和主要创新主体的多维分析,梳理出主要技术分支波形设计、干扰与资源管理、波束成形、智能超表面(reconfigurable intelligent surface,RIS)辅助和人工智能辅助的专利技术发展路径,揭示全球范围内相关技术布局与竞争态势。从专利视角揭示6G ISAC技术的研究热点与发展趋势,旨在为国内相关技术的研究提供有力引导与参考依据。
Abstract
Integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) technology
regarded as one of the potential key technologies for 6G
expands the functional boundaries of communication systems by deeply integrating communication and sensing functions. Through a multi-dimensional analysis of the application trends
geographical layouts
and major innovative entities of patents related to 6G ISAC technology
the development paths of patent technologies for the main technical branches
including waveform design
interference and resource management
beamforming
and reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) assistance
were systematically sorted out. This analysis revealed the layout and competitive landscape of related technologies on a global scale. From the perspective of patents
the research hotspots and development trends of 6G ISAC technology were disclosed
providing strong guidance and reference for domestic research on related technologies.
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