Trends Identified
Security Technology for Online/Mobile Financial Transaction
(Definition) Financial transaction technology to ensure both user convenience and secure transaction from internet and mobile based platforms with high customer access. (Application) Development of financial instruments and promotion of consumption with big data; fostering simple payment processes with diverse authentication techniques; construction of systems to support safe processing and management of mobile financial transaction information; and development of new financial transaction services to secure the transparency and safety of transaction details.
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)
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)
Mental Health Diagnostic and Treatment Technology
(Definition) By developing an algorithm that analyzes the correlation between various biometric signals received by a sensor module, data transmission and communication module and mental health symptoms, and predicts illness, this technology can forecast the aggravation of symptoms, and control, prevent and provide early treatment for the physiological and behavioral signal changes that reflect maladjustment and psychopathological processes from mental stress.(Application) Various mental health improvement and management services using IoT and smart devices; organization's mental health or social anger status monitoring system; and prediction, early diagnosis, and new treatment for mental illness based on brain-behavior.
2016
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2016
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
Social Robots
(Definition) Machine and software which increases emotional satisfaction by fulfilling the mental and physical needs of human users through interacting with the user in daily life. (Application) Various personal services for emotional dependence or bonding through empathy; treatment of mental illness (dementia, autism, etc.); emotional stability support for the underprivileged; and emotional ICT-based products and services.
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)
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)
Smartphone Diagnosis
(Definition) The technology can measure biometric information and send the result instantly through sensors, camera and simple accessories for collected blood sugar level, blood pressure and heart rate. (Application) The technology can replace expensive medical devices which make it easier to supply them at low price. In addition, it will improve health service accessibility and allow giving feedback simply with smartphone application.
2015
KISTEP 10 Emerging Technologies 2015
South Korea, Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)