Patent No. EP3989013 (titled "Method For Controlling Process, Operation Guidance Method, Method For Operating Blast Furnace, Method For Manufacturing Molten Iron, And Device For Controlling Process") was filed by JFE Steel on Jul 2, 2020. The application was issued on Feb 14, 2024.

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