Market Context — Why This Technology, Why Now

The escalating complexity of global communication networks, from dense urban 5G deployments to remote IoT sensors, amplifies the challenge of maintaining signal integrity. As data volumes and speeds increase, regulatory bodies and consumers demand higher quality of service. This technology directly addresses these pressures by ensuring stable, high-fidelity data transmission, enabling companies to meet stringent performance requirements and gain a competitive edge in mission-critical applications.

Key Competitive Advantages
01

Offers Transmission Standard-Free Versatility across diverse communication systems

02

Dramatically Improves Signal Quality by enhancing SNR by ~10dB and reducing Bit Error Rate by ~1000×

03

Secures Market Advantage with Robust IP, differentiated from 7 prior art documents

Market Opportunity
📺 Broadcasting Infrastructure
$500M–$600M globally (AI est.)
With the proliferation of 4K/8K broadcasting, demand for high-quality video and audio signal transmission is increasing. This technology could contribute to upgrading existing broadcast facilities and ensuring transmission quality.
Major broadcasting networks Broadcast equipment manufacturers Satellite TV providers
📶 5G/Beyond 5G Communication
$9.5B–$10.5B globally (AI est.)
In next-generation communication demanding high speed, large capacity, and low latency, signal degradation across any transmission path from base stations to terminals is critical. This technology could contribute to stabilizing communication quality.
Tier 1 telecom operators 5G infrastructure vendors Network equipment providers
🏭 Industrial IoT & Control Systems
$300M–$400M globally (AI est.)
In fields prioritizing real-time performance and reliability, such as in-factory wireless sensor networks and robot control for Industrial IoT, stable data transmission directly contributes to productivity improvements.
Industrial automation companies IoT platform providers Robotics manufacturers
IP Defensibility — Why Competitors Can't Replicate This
What This Patent Covers

This patent establishes a clear and stable scope of rights, having successfully overcome a rejection notice with precise amendments and arguments. Its 10 diverse claims indicate broad applicability and robust protection, demonstrating strong differentiation from prior art and resilience against invalidation.

Competitive White Space

This patent primarily covers the core signal processing algorithm and apparatus for distortion compensation. White space exists for developing novel hardware architectures optimized for specific communication standards or integrating advanced error correction coding techniques to further enhance data integrity.

Economic Impact
~$1.5M/year estimated operational cost reduction (AI est.)
estimated ROI · USD · AI analysis
ROI Calculation Logic

Operational costs for transmission path distortion countermeasures average ~$350K/site (AI est.) for broadcasters and telecom carriers. Implementing this technology across 5 sites could reduce retransmission processing and maintenance work by approximately 20%, leading to an estimated annual cost reduction of ~$1.5M (AI est.).

Speed to Market
6× faster than in-house development
This technology's signal processing algorithm is well-established, and its components, as described in the patent, are generic and implementable on existing DSPs or FPGAs. Proof-of-concept is complete, and the technology could be offered as a software module, allowing licensees to integrate it relatively easily into existing transmission/reception systems. This significantly shortens time-to-market compared to in-house development, enabling rapid establishment of competitive advantage.
Competitive Positioning

X: Adaptability to Transmission Standards
Y: Signal Quality Improvement Effect

Business Models & Applications
🤝 Technology Licensing
Licensees could integrate this patented technology into their products and services, accelerating development cycles and enabling earlier market entry with highly competitive offerings.
💡 Joint Development & Customization
Collaborative development of customized solutions for specific industries or applications could create new offerings that address emerging market needs.
📦 Signal Processing Module Provision
Providing this technology as an integrated hardware or software module could simplify its incorporation into a licensee's existing systems.
Adjacent Application Opportunities
🚗 Autonomous Driving & V2X
Enhancing V2X Communication Reliability
This technology could compensate for wireless signal degradation in V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) communication for autonomous vehicles across diverse environments, enabling highly reliable, real-time data transfer. This has the potential to significantly enhance collision avoidance and cooperative driving safety by up to 30%.
🛰️ Satellite & Space Communication
Long-Distance, Harsh Environment Data Transmission
In satellite communication and deep space exploration, this technology could compensate for weak signal distortion in long-distance, high-noise environments, potentially improving data reception reliability by over 25%. This enables more scientific data to be reliably transmitted back to Earth.
🏥 Medical Devices & Wearables
High-Quality Biosignal Transmission
This technology could reduce noise-induced distortion in biosignal transmission (e.g., ECG, EEG) from wearable devices to medical equipment, potentially improving diagnostic accuracy by 15-20%. This enhances patient monitoring reliability and supports the advancement of remote healthcare.
Integration Roadmap — Estimated 18-Month Deployment
Phase 1: Technology Evaluation & Verification
Duration: 3 months
Evaluate the basic principles and performance of this technology within the licensee's existing systems and assumed environments, defining feasibility and specific integration requirements.
Phase 2: Prototype Development & Integration
Duration: 6 months
Based on defined requirements, develop a prototype of this technology and perform integration and functional verification with the licensee's existing hardware and software.
Phase 3: Demonstration & Optimization
Duration: 9 months
Evaluate performance through demonstration experiments in real-world environments, adjusting parameters and optimizing as needed to prepare for full-scale deployment.
Technical Feasibility
This technology is composed of functional blocks such as an A/D converter, pseudo transmitter, synchronization unit, inverse characteristic addition unit, and modulated wave signal generation unit, all described in the patent as implementable on general-purpose digital signal processing platforms like FPGAs or DSPs. The claims also suggest these functions can be realized as a program, providing a technical foundation for integration into existing communication devices via firmware updates or software modules without extensive hardware modifications.
Success Scenario
Implementing this technology could enable a licensee's communication systems to achieve stable, high-quality signal transmission across diverse transmission path environments. For instance, integration into 5G base stations could mitigate speed degradation at cell edges, potentially improving user experience by an estimated 20%. This could enhance customer satisfaction and foster new service development.
Patent Record
APPLICATION NO.
特願2020-066028
REGISTRATION NO.
7474099
FILING DATE
2020/04/01
GRANT DATE
2024/04/16
EXPIRATION DATE
2040/04/01
PATENT HOLDER
日本放送協会
Examination History
2023年03月02日
出願審査請求書
2024年01月16日
拒絶理由通知書
2024年01月29日
意見書
2024年01月29日
手続補正書（自発・内容）
2024年03月19日
特許査定