Trends Identified

System-based Technology for Particulate Matter Control
(Definition) Measures, classifies, samples, purifies, predicts, and monitors PM10 in the atmosphere to allow people to engage in daily activities safely. (Application) Particulate matter prediction and monitoring alert system; portable guide programs for Particulate matter measurement and management; particulate matter removal (purification) system for indoor environments.
2016
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2016
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
Smart food packaging
(Definition) Monitor temperature, pH, pressure, light and other external environmental changes and adapt to protect food. (Application) The technology will maintain and improve the quality of food during the process of delivery, therefore, increase the safety profile of food. (Impact) This packaging method can maintain the food and its freshness, therefore, reduce the risk of food poisoning as well as changing the food industry and distribution. Packaging industry is expected to have the market size of $ 43.3 billion.
2014
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2014
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
Energy Harvesting Nano-material
(Definition) Nano material technology which converts waste energy into useable electric energy. (Application) The technology can be applied to collect unused energy from various transportation methods such as road and railway as well as vibration from human activity. The technology can create electricity at any time and place, therefore, reduce the energy cost of low income group.
2015
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2015
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
Hypervisor-based security
(Definition) Security product and service technology which runs virtually, in order to prevent attacks within the virtual environment using VM (Virtual machine). (Application) Prevent any security breach within the virtual environment whilst smart work, BYOD trend and cloud computing are invigorating. (Impact) Through virtual security technology, expansion of smart work, cloud service and etc are accelerating the change of work pattern. Improvement of security leads to an increase in financial services. Cloud security related virtualization technology is worth $ 38 million in Korea and $ 1.5 billion world wide.
2014
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2014
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
Big Data-based Fraud Detection and Prevention Technology
(Definition) Technology for detection, prevention and post management of misconduct and abnormal transactions through pattern recognition, which collects and analyzes various big data with other statistical techniques. (Application) Bank fraud prevention technology using electronic financial transaction related big data; and prevention of misconduct associated with government institutions, such as unlawful receipt of subsidy, tax evasion, corruption in procurement, and unjust claims.
2016
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2016
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
IoE Technology (IoE: Information of Everything)
(Definition) Technology for processing raw data generated (collected) through IoT, producing useful, high value-added information, and providing users with convenient service. (Application) Services such as health care, smart home, smart grid, and intelligent transportation system (ITS) through IoT; mashup services combining various web-based smart devices; and on-demand knowledge/information producing service to meet user needs.
2016
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2016
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
Digital Assistant based on Deep Learning
(Definition) Technology that enables computers to run cognition-based tasks for humans and assist in decision-making and improving work efficiency by learning huge amounts of related data.(Application) Tasks through information search and preliminary analysis for personal tasks and decision making; effective scheduling and errand running; utilization in various areas including private secretary work, effective work direction/supervision, automation process of manufacturing business, and education.
2016
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2016
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
Virtual Reality Technology for Leisure
(Definition) Technology that enables users to experience diverse leisure activities without the limitations of time and space by recreating a virtual environment and circumstances similar to reality based on ICT and by reenacting visual, auditorial, and sensational information during leisure activities. (Application) Products and services that allow users to experience virtually varied cultures and environments such as virtual sports, trips and experiences of diverse spaces, cyber museums and large-scale concerts, and interactive games.
2016
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2016
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
IoT Security (IoT: Internet of Things)
(Definition) Technology that fosters a safe IoT environment by preventing and managing diverse types of infringement and security threats to IoT devices, networks, and the service platform of IoT(Application) Management of malware and hacking of IoT devices; safe data communication between IoT devices and anomaly detection; authentication/privacy protection and security solutions suitable for IoT service environments
2016
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2016
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
Big Data-based Infectious Disease Prediction and Alert System
(Definition) Technology that predicts the potential regional spread of infectious diseases, by utilizing diverse data such as the dissemination process of diseases, infected patients, and population data. (Application) Real-time big data analysis assists the government authority with disease management policy and improves the infectious disease control and management plan at the national level, securing public health and safety.
2016
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2016
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)