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Machine learning methods for results merging in patent retrieval

PurposeIn federated search, a query is sent simultaneously to multiple resources and each one of them returns a list of results. These lists are merged into a single list using the results merging process. In this work, the authors apply machine learning methods for results merging in federated patent search. Even though several methods for results merging have been developed, none of them were tested on patent data nor considered several machine learning models. Thus, the authors experiment with state-of-the-art methods using patent data and they propose two new methods for results merging that use machine learning models.Design/methodology/approachThe methods are based on a centralized index containing samples of documents from all the remote resources, and they implement machine learning models to estimate comparable scores for the documents retrieved by different resources. The authors examine the new methods in cooperative and uncooperative settings where document scores from the remote search engines are available and not, respectively. In uncooperative environments, they propose two methods for assigning document scores.FindingsThe effectiveness of the new results merging methods was measured against state-of-the-art models and found to be superior to them in many cases with significant improvements. The random forest model achieves the best results in comparison to all other models and presents new insights for the results merging problem.Originality/valueIn this article the authors prove that machine learning models can substitute other standard methods and models that used for results merging for many years. Our methods outperformed state-of-the-art estimation methods for results merging, and they proved that they are more effective for federated patent search.

What hinders the training of specialists in the construction and operation of road bridges in modern conditions

The issue of training bridge engineers in universities in the Russian Federation is being addressed. It has been noted that there has been a decline in the education of bridge building in Russian universities, particularly in the northwestern, southern, and Trans-Baikal regions bordering the Pacific Ocean. Attention is drawn to the fact that the proposed draft concept for road education development until 2035 has not yet been approved by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, which leads to questions about how universities with different affiliations will interact and a lack of supporting legal documents. The draft also lacks information about undergraduate and graduate programs. The quality of the staff in the graduation departments of universities is also low, with the salaries of teaching staff nearly two times lower than the median salary of road workers. Acquiring the titles of associate professor and professor requires a significant amount of time and effort. The number of teaching staff is determined based on the number of students, not the workload, which leads to universities retaining weaker students. Graduate school scholarships are also very low, and most graduate students work, which results in delays in defending dissertations and an unwillingness to stay in the department. The high workload and lack of incentives also discourage writing books and manuals, especially given the current advancements in bridge building. For regional universities to be effectively operated and developed, three conditions must be met: availability of funding, competent leadership, and talented personnel, which are currently lacking. This is why scientific research is not being conducted in universities, especially since Rosavtodor cannot fund fundamental or exploratory research. The article concludes by discussing the experience of training highly qualified specialists at Tyumen Industrial University in collaboration with Mostostroy-11 Joint-Stock Company. The organization of the educational process and the approximate topics of final qualification works are described. All undergraduates conduct patent searches and use patents in developing their master’s theses. The results of their research are published in journals listed by the Higher Attestation Commission.

Artificial intelligence and patents in Brazil: Overview on patentability and comparative study on patent filings

Innovations related to artificial intelligence (AI) can impact many technological fields and gather attention of several sectors from industry. Brazil is a developing country with a large territory and consumer market, attracting investment from foreign companies, including AI technologies. In the present work, we carry out a review of the Brazilian IP Law, Guidelines and Resolutions regarding patentability of AI inventions in Brazil, and also perform comparative analyses with the guidelines from the EPO and USPTO. Then, patent searches are carried out to analyze filing indicators of patent applications for AI inventions, wherein it is possible to verify that most of the filing applicants in Brazil are foreign companies, mainly from the US. Brazilian entities, which rank second overall in filing for patent applications in Brazil, do not even appear among the main applicants for AI inventions. We conclude that Brazil is not a competitive country in the production of patents related to AI, and it is important for Brazil to establish some degree of legal certainty regarding patent protection for AI inventions and disseminate knowledge about protecting such inventions by patents, so that inventors opt to disclose their AI inventions instead of keeping them as a trade secret. Therefore, more and more sectors of society might benefit from innovations arising from AI.

Locking Mechanism for Connecting Elements of Non-Removable Formwork

Purpose of research. Locking mechanisms have been widely used to connect elements of vertical formwork structures consisting of metal frames and shields fixed to them. The purpose of the study is to develop the design of the locking mechanism for the elements of removable formwork, which has high technological characteristics. A patent search was conducted for existing design solutions to ensure the connection of elements of removable formwork. It has been revealed that the most common structures used in the locking mechanisms of removable formwork elements are rack-and-pinion structures. The analysis of existing structures is carried out, the shortcomings of existing devices are revealed. It is established that the existing designs of locking mechanisms for connecting elements of removable formwork have low manufacturability of individual elements. In this regard, in order to solve the research problem, the design of the locking mechanism was developed, which ensures the connection of the elements of the removable formwork. A distinctive feature of the application of the new design of the locking mechanism for connecting the elements of removable formwork is the use of a new design of the toothed rail, which is more technologically advanced in manufacturing, compared with existing designs. Another distinctive feature is the use of a wedge with smooth edges, which also increases the manufacturability of the construction of the device for connecting the elements of removable formwork. To achieve this goal, an analytical research method was applied. The use of the proposed design will increase the manufacturability of the manufacture of locking mechanisms for connecting elements of removable formwork. The proposed design of the locking mechanism for connecting the elements of removable formwork, developed as a result of the study, has design features related to operating conditions. These features will be considered as a result of further research.Methods. Simulation modeling methods were used to conduct the experiments.Results. The range of sizes of the main structural elements of the locking mechanism for connecting the elements of removable formwork, ensuring the operation of the device under the action of design loads, is determined.Conclusion. The results of the study showed that the existing designs of locking mechanisms for connecting elements of removable formwork have disadvantages, one of which is the low manufacturability of the devices. The design of the locking mechanism has been developed, which provides higher manufacturability. The proposed device can be used in construction to connect elements of fixed formwork.

Exploring the Potential of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage in Baltic Sea Region Countries: A Review of CCUS Patents from 2000 to 2022

Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) refers to technologies that capture carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from sources such as power plants, industrial facilities, and transportation, and either store it underground or use it for beneficial purposes. CCUS can play a role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating climate change, as CO2 is a major contributor to global warming. In the Baltic Sea region countries (BSR), patent searches from 2000 to 2020 reveal that CCUS technologies are focused on CO2 storage, monitoring, utilization, and transport. However, the adoption and deployment of these technologies has been slow due to a variety of factors, including a lack of government action on climate change, public skepticism, increasing costs, and advances in other options such as renewables and shale gas. Overall, CCUS has the potential to significantly reduce CO2 emissions and contribute to climate change mitigation efforts, but more work is needed to overcome the barriers to its widespread adoption in the BSR and elsewhere. This could include policy measures to incentivize the use of CCUS technologies, public education and outreach efforts to increase understanding and support for CCUS, and research and development to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of these technologies.

Patent landscape analysis-Contributing to the identification of technology trends and informing research and innovation funding policy.

Patents and the systematic analysis thereof provide important decision information for a range of stakeholders pursuing diverse goals. However, in particular academia and small-scale private sector innovators underappreciate the value of patent information for identifying research gaps, ensuring originality of their work and, in turn, maximisation of limited (public) funds. By the same token, pertinent public sector organisations, such as regulators, require overviews of potentially upcoming technologies to adequately adapt regulatory protocols. The latter, in particular if contemporary scientific evidence is not sufficient, can require a substantial amount of time and lead to a delay in the marketing of important innovations. Patent landscape analysis (PLA) is a very useful method to create overviews of technology fields and thereby indicate if, inter alia, a specific line of scientific enquiry and its application have already been pursued or potential regulatory gaps will exist in the near- to mid-term future. The objective of this communication is to increase awareness of the utility of patent information and provide support in retrieval and analysis of pertinent information for those involved in biotech R&D. Based on Espacenet, a patent search engine, we provide basic guidance on search strategy development, piloting and execution, and data preparation and analysis. To highlight the value of PLA, we also summarise selected results of a PLA we performed recently for microbiome targeting interventions, also referred to as live biotherapeutic products.

Roger K. West

Roger K. West, 84, died July 30, 2022, in Montclair, New Jersey. “Roger’s high school career assessment determined he should be a plumber. His family often joked that despite his PhD, working in a polymer reactor plant connecting pipes and actuating valves was not so far from that early prediction. Roger had a productive 30-year career at Exxon’s polymer division, eventually being named an ACS Hero of Chemistry for his work on viscosity modifiers for engine oil. He enjoyed a second career as a patent searcher. Outside of work, Roger was a steadfast family man who also loved to sing, taste wine, and study languages—including French and Mandarin. He is greatly missed.”—Sharon West, daughter Most recent title: Research and Development Engineer, Exxon Chemical Education: BS, chemical engineering, Cornell University, 1961; PhD, chemical engineering, Cornell University, 1965 Survivors: Wife, Mary Lou; children, David and Sharon; four grandchildren To recognize your late

Innovations and developments in single cell protein: Bibliometric review and patents analysis.

Global demand for food products derived from alternative proteins and produced through sustainable technological routes is increasing. Evaluation of research progress, main trends and developments in the field are valuable to identify evolutionary nuances. In this study, a bibliometric analysis and search of patents on alternative proteins from fermentation processes was carried out using the Web of Science and Derwent World Patents Index™ databases, using the keywords and Boolean operators "fermentation" AND "single cell protein" OR "single-cell protein." The dataset was processed and graphics generated using the bibliometric software VOSviewer and OriginPro 8.1. The analysis performed recovered a total of 360 articles, of which 271 were research articles, 49 literature review articles and 40 publications distributed in different categories, such as reprint, proceedings paper, meeting abstract among others. In addition, 397 patents related to the field were identified, with China being the country with the largest number of publications and patents deposits. While this topic is largely interdisciplinary, the majority of work is in the area of Biotechnology Applied Microbiology, which boasts the largest number of publications. The area with the most patent filings is the food sector, with particular emphasis on the fields of biochemistry, beverages, microbiology, enzymology and genetic engineering. Among these patents, 110 are active, with industries or companies being the largest depositors. Keyword analysis revealed that the area of study involving single cell protein has included investigation into types of microorganisms, fermentation, and substrates (showing a strong trend in the use of agro-industrial by-products) as well as optimization of production processes. This bibliometric analysis provided important information, challenges, and trends on this relevant subject.

Bioactive Lignans from Flaxseed: Biological Properties and Patented Recovery Technologies

Flaxseed lignans frequently feature in the literature. However, much remains to be discovered about the mechanisms underlying their functional and therapeutic properties. Furthermore, it is necessary to identify systems for lignan production and detoxification that are sustainable, cost-effective, easy to use, and scale up. These systems can address the needs of the nutraceutical, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical sectors and lead to competitive commercial products. This review analyzes the biological effects of lignans as anticancer, antioxidants, and modulators of estrogen activity. It also focuses on the most recent articles on lignan extraction methods that are sustainable and suitable as products for human consumption. Furthermore, the most up-to-date and relevant patents for lignan recovery are examined. The search and selection methodology for articles and patents was conducted using the most popular bibliographic and patent databases (e.g., Scopus, Pubmed, Espacenet). To the best of our knowledge, this is the first overview that details the patented technologies developed in the flaxseed lignans area in the last 10 years.

Trichoderma as a powerful fungal disease control agent for a more sustainable and healthy agriculture: recent studies and molecular insights.

Molecular studies have elucidated Trichoderma's biocontrol mechanisms. Since fungicides have limited use, Trichoderma could control disease by new metabolic routes and epigenetic alterations. Due to environmental and health hazards, agrochemicals have been a concern since they were introduced in agriculture. Trichoderma, a well-known fungal genus with different mechanisms of action, is an alternative to pesticides and a great tool to help minimize disease incidence. Trichoderma-treated plants mainly benefit from disease control and growth promotion through priming, and these fungi can modulate plants' gene expression by boosting their immune system, accelerating their response to threats, and building stress tolerance. The latest studies suggest that epigenetics is required for plant priming and could be essential for growth promotion, expanding the possibilities for producing new resistant plant varieties. Trichoderma's propagules can be mass produced and formulated depending on the delivery method. Microsclerotia-based bioproducts could be a promising way of increasing the reliability and durability of marketed products in the field, as well as help guarantee longer shelf life. Developing novel formulations and selecting efficient Trichoderma strains can be tiresome, but patent search indicates an increase in the industrialization and commercialization of technologies and an expansion of companies' involvement in research and development in this field. Although Trichoderma is considered a well-known fungal genus, it still attracts the attention of large companies, universities, and research institutes around the world.

ПОВЫШЕНИЕ ЭНЕРГОЭФФЕКТИВНОСТИ КОНДИЦИОНЕРА ТРАНСПОРТНЫХ СРЕДСТВ ПУТЕМ ПРИМЕНЕНИЯ ОБРАЗУЮЩЕГОСЯ КОНДЕНСАТА

The article deals with the problem of increased energy consumption of an automobile air conditioner. An information and patent search, was carried out on the problem posed. A technical solution based on the application of the evaporative principle is proposed. The amount of con-densate formed during the operation of the air conditioner is determined. The calculation of the possible theoretical cooling capacity is carried out. A mock-up of the implementation of the evaporative principle was made and experimental studies were carried out.

Justification of the Scheme of the Automated System of Control and Management of Seeding in Rowed Seed Drills

The article considers the issues of the need to improve the quality of the technological process of sowing seeds of row crops with precision seeding drills and the main trends of their improvement from the point of view of the possibility of introducing seed lines with control and control systems for the technological processes of sowing row crops into the design of a serial row seed drill, and also presents a new design of a sowing apparatus with an automated system for monitoring and controlling the process of sowing row crops cultures, the scheme of the seeding control system and the advantages of using the new system are developed and described. (Purpose of the study) Substantiation of the scheme of the automated system of control and management of seeding in rowed seed drills (Materials and methods) The research is based on a systematic analysis of the designs of seeding machines of precision seeding drills, monitoring and synthesis of the best technical solutions for creating a design of a seeding machine with a system of automated control and management of the technological processes of seed sowing at the stage of transporting them to the bottom of the furrow. (Results and discussion) The result of the synthesis of the best ideas and constructive solutions evaluated based on the analysis of the main trends of manufactured agricultural machinery for the cultivation of row crops is presented. The main disadvantages of precision seeding drills are described and ways to improve their designs are presented. The analysis of seed sowing control devices and primary converters used in them at all stages of the technological seeding process by the dosing system is given. The evaluation of serial seeding control systems and the parameters controlled by them is presented and it is established that none of them controls the seeding process, respectively, and it is impossible to talk about seeding quality management in general. To ensure accurate sowing of seeds of row crops, a design of a pneumatic seeding apparatus with a seed blower with an automated system for monitoring and controlling the process of sowing seeds of row crops has been developed, the scheme of which is also presented in this work. (Conclusions) Based on the patent search, monitoring and synthesis of existing serial precision seeding drills and automated systems for monitoring technological seeding processes, the necessity of developing a seeding apparatus with seed blowers and including an automated system for monitoring and managing the quality of sowing seeds of row crops at the stage of seed movement to the bottom of the furrow in their design is justified. Keywords: row crops, seed sowing, automated seeding control system, seeding process control, seeding sensor, control system, seeding quality.

Prosthetics in urology: Current status and future directions.

The field of genitourinary prosthetics has evolved rapidly to become the standard of care for conditions such as incontinence and refractory erectile dysfunction. Its scope has expanded to encompass newer indications such as Peyronie's disease and gender-affirming surgeries. This review, based on the Urological Society of India's Best Essay Award 2022, aims to elaborate on the advances in the field of urological prosthetics in the past 20 years as well as to provide an insight into ongoing research and what one can expect to see in the next decade, particularly in the area of penile and testicular prosthetics as well as treatment of incontinence. A PubMed and patent search was performed to achieve these objectives. Future considerations include improving acceptance, reliability, making them more accessible for developing countries and improving training and education to improve outcomes.

Follow-The-Leader Mechanisms in Medical Devices: A Review on Scientific and Patent Literature.

Conventional medical instruments are not capable of passing through tortuous anatomy as required for natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery due to their rigid shaft designs. Nevertheless, developments in minimally invasive surgery are pushing medical devices to become more dexterous. Amongst devices with controllable flexibility, so-called Follow-The-Leader (FTL) devices possess motion capabilities to pass through confined spaces without interacting with anatomical structures. The goal of this literature study is to provide a comprehensive overview of medical devices with FTL motion. A scientific and patent literature search was performed in five databases (Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, IEEExplore, Espacenet). Keywords were used to isolate FTL behavior in devices with medical applications. Ultimately, 35 unique devices were reviewed and categorized. Devices were allocated according to their design strategies to obtain the three fundamental sub-functions of FTL motion: steering, (controlling the leader/end-effector orientation), propagation, (advancing the device along a specific path), and conservation (memorizing the shape of the path taken by the device). A comparative analysis of the devices was carried out, showing the commonly used design choices for each sub-function and the different combinations. The advantages and disadvantages of the design aspects and an overview of their performance were provided. Devices that were initially assessed as ineligible were considered in a possible medical context or presented with FTL potential, broadening the classification. This review could aid in the development of a new generation of FTL devices by providing a comprehensive overview of the current solutions and stimulating the search for new ones.

МЕТОДИКА ДОСЛІДЖЕНЬ ІНФОРМАЦІЙНИХ НАУКОВО-ТЕХНІЧНИХ РЕСУРСІВ З ВИКОРИСТАННЯМ СЕРВІСУ «GOOGLE PATENTS»

Summary The purpose of research. Development of the methodology and determination of instrumental means of extracting the mass of information in accordance with the question being investigated, to determine the relevance, development trends and novelty of the applied research in the field of agricultural mechanical engineering. Research methods. Analytical study of the necessary actions between the stage of defining the task and achieving the result, with step-by-step removal of contradictions at each stage with the involvement of the logic of existing search engines. The Google Patents (GP) search system service was used as a tool. The results of the study. The method of extracting the array of knowledge in a specific field is proposed, taking into account the factors specific to the field. Contains stages: - preliminary definition of keywords or name; - search for full-text sources using the GP service (including non-patent literature (Google Scholar)); - expert selection of the closest analogue source from the search results page; - study of the analogue source page, in particular the Patent Citations, Similar Documents, Concepts machine-extracted sections. As an intermediate result - clarification of predefined keywords and repetition of the search cycle. A necessary component of the process is a self-learning human intellect. As a result, a set of full-text sources containing a body of knowledge on the chosen issue is formed. An example of a process in relation to the field of agricultural mechanical engineering is given. Conclusions. A technique for extracting an array of knowledge to determine the relevance, development trends and novelty of applied research in the field of technical sciences is proposed based on determining the correspondence of keywords and studying causal relationships that coincide with the principles of patent activity. The definition of the basic analogue and its key features according to the stages of technology development allows us to evaluate development trends and the contribution of subsequent scientific and technical solutions. The proposed technique can be used for self-learning of human intellect (researcher’s intellect). Some complexity of information processing is that promising elements of scientific and technical solutions can be described not in text-sign form, but presented (published) in a graphic format. Improving the methodology is possible in the direction of greater formalization of obtaining an objective result and less dependence on the qualifications of the researcher. Keywords: agricultural mechanical engineering, research methodology, information resources, applied scientific research, Google Patents service, human researcher’s self-learning intelligence, self-learning of human intellect, graphical information, textual information, transformation of information into knowledge.

Research of cultivators’ working bodies influence on damage on damage to potato plants, weed control, and formation of ridges

Purpose. Reducing the negative impact of passive cultivator working bodies on potato plants by improving them, optimizing technology elements for inter-row cultivation, and forming ridges. Methods. Analysis of the conducted patent search – in accordance with DSTU 3575-97. Technological schemes of the cultivator were developed based on the analysis of literature data and design schemes of cultivator working bodies. Laboratory and field studies were conducted by generally accepted methods. Results. It was experimentally established that during the cultivation of potato plantations, the best result was obtained by using improved passive working bodies in combination: a V-shaped weep + a rotary harrow + a device for forming ridges for all indicators that were included in the study. Reducing the level of mechanical damage from 9.5 % in the control variant to 6.6 % in the 4th variant, weed infestation of plantings from 2.2 to 1.3 pcs/m2 during flowering of potatoes; parameters of the formed ridges at the time of harvesting were: height 25.0 cm vs. control variant 21.0 cm, width 64.3 cm vs. 59.0 cm. Conclusions. The model of the unit for the formation of ridges (disk hiller) in combination with a V-shaped weep and a rotary harrow ensured the formation of a potato ridge of optimal shape and size. The effect of working bodies on damage to potato plants, weed control in the cultivation area, and the formation of ridges was determined. The highest conditional net profit was 43.9 thousand UAH/ha in the 4th variant, which exceeds the control by 24.8 thousand UAH/ha. Keywords: disk hiller, work tools, weed infestation, parameters of ridges, potatoes.

Tendency of frequency of occurrence about non-required indexes in Japanese patent with some technology area ―An approach to improvement for your patent search strategy―

Tendency of frequency of occurrence about non-required indexes in Japanese patent with some technology area ―An approach to improvement for your patent search strategy―

Сетевая модель для управления движением воздушного судна по логистическим маршрутам

Introduction: The subject area is logistics processes in technical operation systems at enterprises of high-tech industries of electronic, machine-building and other sectors of the economy, whose items and their components are used in operational aviation technical systems and apparatuses. This work is devoted to the research of the use of unmanned aircraft in logistics processes for the transportation of items and their components that require repair, maintenance, modernization or the introduction of new versions of programs and integrated circuits. The purpose of the work: To ensure the continuity of aircraft movement control in conditions of strong negative influence of additive interference, multiplicative disturbances and other counteracting processes in certain sections of the logistics route network, the task of developing the novel model of aircraft movement control is being solved. The goal-setting of this model is the reproduction and execution in real time of the command to prevent a break in the control of the movement of the aircraft due to the negative influence of counteracting processes. A scientific patent search was carried out and the closest to the developed model and high-tech analogues were identified. The search was performed on an array of articles, inventions, computer programs and databases published in 2018&2023 related to the topic under research. The scientific result of the research is the developed network process model for controlling the movement of an aircraft in logistics routes, which has a novelty and provides a solution to the task. The main effect of the application of the novel network model is to ensure the continuity of aircraft movement control in the conditions of counteracting processes in the network of logistics routes. The proposed scientific and technical solution may be of interest to managers of enterprises, researchers and engineers in other subject areas in which logistics processes and unmanned transport systems are used.

DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF A MODULAR HEATER OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE FOR MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES

The operation of power facilities in winter, characterized by low ambient temperatures reaching minus 50 degrees Celsius, requires their adaptation to work in such conditions. With a decrease in the ambient temperature, the vaporization of gasoline also worsens, the ignition conditions of the working mixture in the cylinders of diesel cars change, the power consumption of batteries increases when starting a cold engine. (Research purpose) The research purpose is conducting a patent search and creating a reliable, highly efficient thermoelectric heating device with a low cost, which allows improving the performance of a power vehicle (car) working in winter conditions. (Materials and methods) The KamAZ-55111 car, adapted to low-temperature conditions of use, with a thermoelectric heating module installed, was studied. The tests were carried out according to generally accepted general and particular methods using specialized mathematical calculation programs, experimental modeling and regression analysis methods. (Results and discussion) It was determined that when the engine is running, the exhaust gases heat the exhaust pipe and the surface of the device installed on it with the Peltier element. When the vehicle is moving, the temperature difference increases with the flow of cold air, which provides an increase in electrical energy for charging the traction alkaline battery, then through the controller to the electric heating element for heating and maintaining the optimal temperature of the working fluids and components of the car. It was found that the heating time of the hydraulic cylinder working fluid from minus 40 to plus 30 degrees Celsius was 0.5 hours. (Conclusions) The proposed device made it possible to warm up and maintain the optimal engine start temperature. In 0.5 hours, we received an economic effect in the amount of 38.5 thousand rubles.

POWER SUPPLY INSTALLATION FOR REMOTE RURAL SETTLEMENTS WITH SOLAR THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR

The analysis of scientific research, which presents thermoelectric technologies based on solar energy, capable of satisfying not only the need for electricity production, but also contribute to energy conservation and environmental protection, is carried out. (Research purpose) The research purpose is developing a structural diagram of an electric power supply installation with thermoelectric generators for remote rural settlements and objects of the agro-industrial complex with a solar concentrator and a solid-state thermal accumulator, calculating the main characteristics of the elements of the proposed installation with a solar thermoelectric generator. (Materials and methods) Conducted a patent search on the websites of the Eurasian Patent Organization, Rospatent and Google Patents. The available calculated dependences were analyzed to determine the main thermal characteristics of the elements of the proposed structural scheme of the power supply installation. The results of theoretical and experimental studies devoted to the development of power supply systems based on thermoelectric generators in combination with photovoltaic panels, solar concentrators and heat pipes have been demonstrated, which allow us to conclude that the creation of solar thermoelectric generators is relevant. (Results and discussion) A design was developed and a description of the operation of an electric power supply unit with a solar thermoelectric generator and heat pipes transmitting thermal energy from a solar concentrator through a solid-state thermal accumulator to a thermoelectric generator was presented. (Conclusions) Proposed a block diagram of the installation of a solar thermoelectric generator for remote settlements in combination with a solid-state heat accumulator and heat pipes that transmit thermal energy from a solar concentrator. Expressions were given for calculating the main thermal characteristics of the elements of the proposed installation with a solar thermoelectric generator (solar concentrator and solid-state thermal accumulator), as well as the efficiency and output electrical power of a thermoelectric power generator.