Japanese Patent Intelligence

Industry: Civil & Architecture

124 patents
株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

Device and Program for Vehicle Door Lock Control

This technology provides a retrofit smart auto-lock system for vehicles lacking advanced door-locking features. It automatically delays locking until all d…

Civil & Architecture AI & Software Manufacturing

Upgrade Existing Cars: 1.5x Convenience, Enhanced Security with Auto-Lock

~$3.5M/year estimated new revenue per facility (est.)

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Bridge Deflection Measurement Method, Apparatus, and Program

This technology measures bridge deflection from moving vehicles, like trains, using front and rear displacement sensors. It significantly reduces inspectio…

Inspection & Detection Civil & Architecture AI & Software

Mobile Bridge Inspection: Cut Time by 66%, Boost Safety

~$200K/year estimated inspection cost reduction per facility (est.)

名古屋HKプランニング株式会社 ★ S Rank

Foot-Operated Internal Locking Mechanism

This innovative technology introduces a foot-operated internal locking mechanism for movable doors, replacing traditional manual knobs. By eliminating dire…

Civil & Architecture Healthcare & Safety

Foot-Operated Door Locks: 50% Less Infection Risk, ~$100K Annual Savings

~$100K/year estimated hygiene management cost reduction per facility (est.)

有限会社渡辺製作所 ★ S Rank

Post Protection Member

This technology provides a modular, post-installable concrete protection system for metal posts embedded in the ground. It prevents corrosion at the critic…

Civil & Architecture

Cut Pole Installation Time by ~66%, Extend Lifespan by ~60%

~$200K/year estimated maintenance cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人農業・食品産業技術総合研究機構 ★ S Rank

Water Volume Prediction System, Water Volume Prediction Method, and Program

This technology provides an advanced system for predicting water volumes in open channels and flooded areas, displaying data intuitively on digital maps. I…

Life Sciences Civil & Architecture AI & Software

Automated Water Prediction: Cut Input by 90%, Boost Flood Resilience

~$150K/year estimated operational cost savings per facility (AI est.)

株式会社stepdays ★ S Rank

Program, Information Processing Apparatus, and Method

This technology uses AI to analyze meteorological satellite infrared images, automatically detecting "earthquake clouds" to predict seismic events. Unlike …

Healthcare & Safety Electronics Environment

AI-Powered Earthquake Prediction: >90% Accuracy, 82% within 0.7 Magnitude

~$1.5M/year estimated disaster response cost reduction per facility (est.)

要 賢一 ★ S Rank

Seismic Isolation Device for Tables and Hangers

This technology offers a simple, low-cost seismic isolation device using a unique rope and guide system to maintain stability during various vibrations, in…

Civil & Architecture Healthcare & Safety Manufacturing

Low-Cost Seismic Isolation: Cuts Shake Damage by 90%, Integrates Easily

~$150K/year estimated equipment maintenance cost reduction per facility (est.)

株式会社エルボーション ★ S Rank

Door System with Integrated Latch Mechanism

This patent introduces an innovative door system with an integrated latch mechanism, allowing for hands-free operation via various input methods. It enhanc…

Civil & Architecture Manufacturing

Hands-Free Door: ~10% Production Cost Reduction, Universal Access

~$1.0M/year estimated manufacturing and installation cost reduction per facility (est.)

日産自動車株式会社 ★ S Rank

Mobile Step Platform with Handle-Activated Wheel Deployment

This ergonomic mobile step platform features a handle-activated link mechanism that deploys wheels, enabling effortless, one-handed repositioning. It signi…

Healthcare & Safety Civil & Architecture

Cut manual effort by 80%, boost operational efficiency by 30%.

~$100K/year estimated operational cost savings per facility (est.)

名古屋HKプランニング株式会社 ★ S Rank

Operating Body and Protrusion for Foot-Operated Interior Lock

This technology introduces a highly durable, foot-operated interior lock designed to prevent damage from excessive force through innovative structural rein…

Healthcare & Safety Civil & Architecture

Foot-Operated Locks: Cut Damage by 66%, Boost Hygiene

~$1,500/year estimated operational cost reduction per facility (est.).

滝井 廣次 ★ S Rank

Support Member and Shelf

This technology provides an innovative support member for C-beams, enabling tool-free attachment of shelves and fixtures. It eliminates the need for weldin…

Civil & Architecture Consumer & Lifestyle

3x Productivity Boost for C-Beam Fixtures, ~80% Installation Cost Cut

~$150K/year estimated installation cost reduction per facility (est.)

学校法人 関西大学 ★ S Rank

Detection Device for Construction Machinery

This technology captures precise operational data from construction equipment by linking lever movements, timestamps, and operating modes. It quantifies sk…

Manufacturing Civil & Architecture

Construction Data: 1.5x Efficiency, ~15% Accident Reduction

~$200K/year estimated operational cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人農業・食品産業技術総合研究機構 ★ S Rank

Vertical Drainage Channel Construction Machine and Method Using the Same

This technology provides an innovative machine and method for efficiently constructing vertical drainage channels while simultaneously measuring soil prope…

Civil & Architecture Manufacturing

2x Efficiency: Integrated Drainage Construction & Soil Analysis Cuts Time by 50%

~$200K/year estimated cost reduction per facility (est.)

宮崎 大輔 ★ S Rank

Corner Structure and Decorative Shelf System Using Assembled Panels

This technology offers a simple, triangular panel-based corner structure that provides both seismic reinforcement and functional shelving. Designed for eas…

Civil & Architecture Environment

Corner Seismic Reinforcement: ~30% Cost Cut, ~20% Faster Install

~$200K/year estimated cost savings for an adopter completing 100 projects annually (est.)

要 賢一 ★ S Rank

One-Touch Mountable Seismic Isolation Coil

This technology is a one-touch seismic isolation coil for existing suspended lighting, requiring no tools. It absorbs seismic energy, preventing large swin…

Civil & Architecture Consumer & Lifestyle Healthcare & Safety

One-Touch Seismic Coil: 99% Fall Prevention, 90% Faster Install

~$40K/year estimated damage avoidance per facility, with potential for additional insurance premium …

廣田 祐次 A Rank

Floating Artificial Island

This technology enables the construction of large-scale floating artificial islands using a unique, low-cost combination of timber and rubber balloons. It …

Manufacturing Consumer & Lifestyle Civil & Architecture

Floating Islands: 5x Faster Deployment, Unlock $10B/year Ocean Markets

~$10B/year estimated new market creation potential (est.)

国立研究開発法人農業・食品産業技術総合研究機構 ★ S Rank

Method for Constructing Vertical Drainage Channels

This technology optimizes vertical drainage channel placement by analyzing soil hardness and moisture data. It precisely targets areas for efficient manage…

Civil & Architecture

Data-Driven Drainage Doubles Efficiency, Cuts Flood Damage by ~50%

~$150K/year estimated flood damage and recovery cost reduction per 100 hectares (AI est.)

高橋 睦 ★ S Rank

Method for Reducing Carbon Dioxide Emissions Using Building Exhaust

This technology captures high-concentration CO2 from building exhaust and feeds it directly to rooftop greenhouses. This maximizes plant photosynthesis, bo…

Consumer & Lifestyle Life Sciences Environment

Building CO2 to Crops: 20% Higher Yields, Zero CO2 Emission Costs

~$100K/year estimated cost savings and revenue increase per facility (est.)

国立大学法人信州大学 ★ S Rank

Panel Unit with Scissors Structure, Telescopic Panel, and Panel-Type Scissors Bridge

This technology introduces a modular, expandable scissors-structure panel system for rapidly constructing medium-scale temporary bridges. It combines high …

Civil & Architecture Manufacturing

2× Faster Temporary Bridge Deployment, ~70% Labor Cut

~$100K/year estimated site cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人農業・食品産業技術総合研究機構 ★ S Rank

Drainage Construction Support System

This technology automates initial planning for drainage construction by efficiently guiding soil surveys and map creation. It determines optimal survey poi…

AI & Software Civil & Architecture

Automated Drainage Planning: Cut Project Lead Time by ~20%

~$200K/year estimated cost reduction per facility (est.)

株式会社1級建築士事務所 重企画設計室 ★ S Rank

Seismic Reinforcement and Isolation Method for Traditional Timber Structures

This technology offers a unique seismic reinforcement and isolation method for traditional timber structures on soft ground. It enables foundation upgrades…

Civil & Architecture Healthcare & Safety

Seismic Upgrade for Historic Sites: Cut Renovation Downtime by 20%

~$15K/year estimated cost reduction per facility (est.)

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

System for Reducing Vehicle Theft Risk in Smart Entry Vehicles

This system enhances existing smart entry vehicles with advanced, retrofit biometric security. It prevents relay attacks by linking smart operations (unloc…

AI & Software Civil & Architecture Transportation

Cuts vehicle theft by 90% with retrofit biometric security

~$1.5M/year estimated damage avoidance per facility (est.)

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Method for Repairing Ballast Tracks, Repair Material, and Ballast Track

This technology offers an innovative method for repairing railway ballast tracks, utilizing a rapid-hardening cement and polymer flocculant mixture. By dir…

Advanced Materials Civil & Architecture

2x Track Lifespan, ~60% Faster Repair for Railway Ballast

~$1.0M/year estimated maintenance cost reduction per facility (est.)

株式会社ユピテル A Rank

In-Vehicle Device, Unlocking System, System, and Method for Controlling an In-Vehicle De…

This technology transforms last-mile delivery by enabling secure package placement directly into a recipient's vehicle. A connected system authenticates de…

AI & Software Civil & Architecture Manufacturing

In-Vehicle Delivery: Cuts Last-Mile Costs by ~33%, Boosts Security

~$450K/year estimated redelivery cost reduction per facility (est.)