TDoc FAQs

Q: What sources do we have for documents? Do we include documents from IEEE or other standards bodies?

A: Currently, we only cover TDoc data from 3GPP. We plan to incorporate contributions data from additional standards bodies in the future, though we do not have a specific timeline for this expansion.

Q: How frequently do we update our data?

A: Data is updated weekly. Each Friday, we refresh our dataset with data from the previous Friday to Thursday. It becomes searchable by Sunday due to the time required for SOLR indexing. Example: on June 28, we update the TDoc data from June 21 to June 27, making it searchable by June 30.

Q: How can I find the coverage for TDocs from 3GPP?

A: To view the most current data, use the search feature and specify today’s date in the ‘To’ section, leaving the 'From' section blank. This will show the total number of TDocs available up to today.

Q: Can we search all types of TDocs? Are email discussions included?

A: You can search across all types of TDocs. However, email discussions are not included due to legal risks associated with private email information.

Q: Where do we source our SEP data from?

A: We obtain our SEP data directly from Standards Setting Organizations (SSOs).

Q: What is the difference between global SEPs and national SEPs?

A: Global SEPs are patents necessary for technologies that must comply with international standards like 4G LTE and Wi-Fi, ensuring universal functionality and compatibility. National SEPs are specific to certain countries, like Japan and Germany, and apply to localized standards crucial for domestic markets but not necessarily globally.

Q: Are there plans to include more sources like IEEE in our TDoc/contributions data coverage?

A: We intend to add this data, but no timeline has been set yet as we first need to conduct a thorough data investigation.

Q: What position connectors and wildcards are supported?

A: Similar to our Analytics search, connectors like $Wn, $WS, $PREn, $SEN, $PARA are supported, along with frequency operators and wildcards, introduced in September 2024.

Q: Is there a one-click option to access TDoc numbers in reports or discussions?

A: Not currently, but we plan to implement a direct link to the TDoc view page to streamline the process. Estimated released date is still to be confirmed.

Q: What will be the technical solution/process for creating a claim chart?

A: Our approach involves using the Patsnap LLM. Initially, we manually identify and annotate patent-standard sentence pairs for model training. We also use claim chart datasets purchased from consulting agencies to refine and verify our model, focusing on optimizing paragraph recognition and sentence/concept analysis.

Q: Is the term "TDoc" specific to 3GPP?

A: Yes, the term "TDoc" refers specifically to "Temporary Documents" used by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), a collaboration between various telecommunications associations. These documents include proposals, studies, and reports that contribute to the ongoing development of global mobile system specifications.

Different standards bodies may use various terms for similar types of documents. For example:

•3GPP uses "TDoc" (Temporary Document).

•IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) often uses terms like "drafts" or "proposals."

•ITU (International Telecommunication Union) might use "Contributions" or "Temporary Documents" as well.

Each standards body has its nomenclature and processes, but the underlying concept is similar—these are all contributions toward the development and finalization of technical standards.