Patents in #China are granted by the State Intellectual Property Office (SIPO). There are three types of patents: #invention, utility model, and design. Invention patents are substantively more difficult to have granted. https://t.co/RXcDIQFbtF
Virtual reality within the #medical profession is in its infancy; however it has some interesting patient applications. Imagine getting to see a #VR tour of your pre-surgery and post operation recovery. https://t.co/RXcDIQnAC7
Recession proof alternative #investments such as #healthcare private equity are an important part of a diversified portfolio. With the prospect of a worldwide recession possible within a few years, #financial diversification is critical. https://t.co/RXcDIQnAC7
Oriental Science Fiction Valley in #China opened on April 29, 2018 featuring 35 different virtually reality attractions. Other theme parks have #VR rides, but Oriental Science Fiction Valley uses virtual reality on all its attractions. https://t.co/RXcDIQnAC7
In the not too distance future, expect to have the option of having a real live #doctor perform your surgery or a computer driven robot. Would you prefer the human touch or the cold hard accuracy of a #robotic machine? https://t.co/RXcDIQnAC7
Expect the alternative #investment category to continue to grow. It has been estimated that fifty percent of all #stock trading is already performed by #AI computer programs. Private equity provides that human touch.
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#Virtualreality cafes are springing up across the world. #Chinese people seem to be falling in love with virtual reality. Expect to see major #VR entertainment centers especially in the major cities of China. https://t.co/RXcDIQnAC7
The cost of going to #medical#school can costs hundreds of thousands of dollars. New #doctors have to count this cost in addition to opening their own practice. Medical practice consolidations might make this expense less painful. https://t.co/RXcDIQnAC7
Solar energy is likely to become a useful mechanism for #energy backup for hospitals and other energy critical businesses. #Hospitals need alternative fuels in times of crisis due to the critical nature of serving patients. https://t.co/RXcDIQnAC7
#Autonomouscars will start becoming part of the landscape on highways across the world within the next few years. Fewer deaths due to poor driving are a welcome change by many who have been in accidents. https://t.co/RXcDIQnAC7
China's eco-city building movement is in full swing as a new type of urbanization sweeps across the country. Hopefully, gone will be the days of #pollution laden cities where #gas masks must be worn during polluted days. https://t.co/RXcDIQnAC7
#Neuroscience is integrating with the #Robotics industry to determine how robots should think, feel and interact more like humans. Should robots be made to feel and act as humans and what is the fine line of too much? https://t.co/RXcDIQnAC7
Precious metals such as #gold#silver and #platinum are popular alternative investments and are considered part of a diversified portfolio. Most financial advisors recommend having up to 5% of a portfolio in these investments. https://t.co/RXcDIQnAC7
One of the reasons that #China and the #US are on the cusp of a trade war is over intellectual property rights. Hopefully, the two countries governments can work their differences so all businesses can prosper. https://t.co/RXcDIQnAC7
Cloud storage is taking the #healthcare industry by storm. Most #physician offices are dealing with volumes of patient paper documents. #Doctors now have to learn how to use handheld devices for entry and storage. https://t.co/RXcDIQnAC7
One of the major concerns and hottest trends in #FinTech in 2018 is cybersecurity. According to the experts, #cybersecurity professionals from the credit card companies to banks have to deal with increased Internet attacks. https://t.co/RXcDIQnAC7
Chinaβs #Alibaba and the United Statesβ #Amazon are world renowned leaders in eCommerce. Expect both companies to make head roads into each otherβs home country especially as businesses expand worldwide. https://t.co/RXcDIQnAC7
More #physicians are considering either consolidating or selling their practices due to the complexities of running the office. A major consideration is given to having more patient time versus being in a #business mode. https://t.co/RXcDIQnAC7
The Internet of Things or #IoT is becoming a more widely known #technology and #investment category. A popular application will be the wiring of the household which will be controlled via a mobile phone App.
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Appleβs #iPhone has been losing ground in #China to Chinaβs homegrown #Xiaomi on a per unit sold basis. Most of the worldβs mobile phone profits go to #Apple, however expect #Xiaomi to become more profitable via services. https://t.co/RXcDIQnAC7