Japanese Patent Intelligence

Industry: Manufacturing

1,779 patents
日東電工株式会社 ★ S Rank

Smart Window Control Device, Smart Window Control Method, and Smart Window Control Progr…

This technology optimizes smart window transparency based on predicted external environmental data, proactively managing indoor temperatures. It minimizes …

Civil & Architecture Manufacturing AI & Software

25% HVAC Load Reduction with Predictive Smart Window Control

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

国立大学法人東京科学大学 ★ S Rank

Flat Actuator, Conveyance Device and Mobile Device Using Same, and Manufacturing Method …

This technology uses a unique 'V-shaped' partition structure within a flat actuator to generate powerful, flexible thrust via propagating waves. It simplif…

Manufacturing

2x Thrust, 66% Manufacturing Cost Reduction: Flat Actuator Revolutionizes Automation

~$50K/year estimated cost reduction per facility (est.)

学校法人 中央大学 ★ S Rank

Air Distribution Apparatus for Peristaltic Actuators

This technology utilizes a motor-driven flow path switching unit to control air supply and exhaust for multiple actuators, mimicking peristaltic motion. By…

Manufacturing AI & Software

Solenoid-Free Peristaltic Robots: ~66% Fewer Parts, ~30% Lower OpEx

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

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Microbial Detection Device

This technology is a high-sensitivity biosensor for rapid, on-site detection of electrochemical signals from microbial metabolic activity. Its unique press…

Manufacturing Inspection & Detection Life Sciences

5x Sensitivity, Rapid On-Site Microbial Detection in Minutes

~$200K/year estimated cost reduction and opportunity loss mitigation per facility (est.).

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Method and Apparatus for Evaluating Microbial Contamination and Cleaning Efficacy

This technology offers a highly sensitive, non-destructive method to detect active microbial contamination, particularly biofilms, on surfaces. By utilizin…

Manufacturing AI & Software

10x Higher Sensitivity Biofilm Detection, Near Real-Time Contamination Control

~$75K/year estimated cost reduction per facility (est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Information Processing Apparatus, Information Processing System, and Program

This technology enables organizations to extract common insights from diverse personal datasets without compromising individual privacy. It transforms data…

Manufacturing AI & Software

Secure Data Linkage: Boost Data Utility by 50% While Protecting Privacy

~$200K/year estimated data utilization 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

Method for Estimating Air Temperature, Air Temperature Estimation Device, and Air Temper…

This technology significantly enhances local temperature prediction accuracy by using regression analysis of historical forecast-vs-observation differences…

Manufacturing AI & Software

Precision Temperature Forecasts: ~20% Accuracy Boost for Smart Cities & Agriculture

~$1.5M/year estimated revenue improvement per facility (est.)

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

Imaging Device and Drive Recorder

This technology provides a multi-camera imaging system for vehicles, featuring independently rotating cameras that cover all angles. It eliminates traditio…

AI & Software Manufacturing Electronics

Zero Blind Spots: All-Direction Vehicle Camera Cuts Accident Risk by ~20%

~$1.0M/year estimated accident-related cost reduction per fleet (est.)

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

System and Program

This system automatically generates personalized tour routes based on user-selected timeframes, eliminating manual planning. It groups tour data by duratio…

Manufacturing AI & Software Consumer & Lifestyle

Automated Tour Planning: Boost Customer Satisfaction by ~20%, Cut Planning Time by ~90%

~$1M/year estimated customer satisfaction improvement per facility (est.)

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

System and Program

This in-vehicle system displays animated character alerts for approaching hazards. It transforms monotonous warnings into engaging, intuitive experiences u…

Manufacturing AI & Software

Animated Alerts Boost Driver Focus by 15%, Cut Near-Misses by 20%

~$1.0M/year estimated accident-related cost reduction potential 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

Calculation Method, Calculation Device, and Calculation Program

This technology offers an innovative method to estimate soil pF values without expensive physical sensors. By leveraging weather data and field-specific so…

Manufacturing AI & Software

Sensorless Soil Moisture: Cut AgTech Costs by ~66%, Boost Precision Farming

~$1.5M/year estimated agricultural cost reduction per large-scale farm (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

Pinch-Point Safety Mechanism for Walk-Behind Work Vehicles

This advanced safety mechanism for walk-behind vehicles detects abnormal load changes on the clutch lever, immediately halting drive to prevent pinch-point…

Manufacturing Transportation

Pinch-Point Accidents Cut by 80% with Next-Gen Walk-Behind Vehicle Safety

~$200K/year estimated reduction in occupational accident risk per facility (est.)

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Contact Force Measurement Method and Current Collector

This technology precisely measures the contact force between pantographs and overhead lines using a simplified, strain-based system. It enables real-time m…

Manufacturing AI & Software Transportation

1.5× Maintenance Efficiency, Precise Contact Force Measurement for Rail Systems

~$8.0M/year estimated maintenance cost reduction per major railway operator (est.)

国立大学法人千葉大学 ★ S Rank

Phosphatidic Acid Sensor

This technology offers a novel sensor utilizing the N-terminal region of α-synuclein to precisely detect and visualize phosphatidic acid (PA) in live cells…

Advanced Materials Manufacturing Life Sciences

Live-Cell PA Sensing: Boost Drug Discovery Efficiency by 20%

~$350K/year estimated R&D cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立大学法人 宮崎大学 ★ S Rank

Gradient Tool for Ball Launch Control

This technology provides a gradient tool for adaptive sports like Boccia, enabling precise and easy adjustment of ball launch power. Utilizing cycloid curv…

Manufacturing Consumer & Lifestyle

Precision Boccia Ball Control: Boost Practice Efficiency by 30%

~$150K–$350K/year estimated operational savings per facility (AI est.)

国立大学法人電気通信大学 ★ S Rank

Sleep Stage Determination Method, Sleep Stage Determination Device, and Sleep Stage Dete…

This technology accurately determines sleep stages (awake, NREM, REM) by integrating body movement, heart rate, and respiration data. It offers a non-invas…

AI & Software Life Sciences Manufacturing

High-Accuracy Sleep Monitoring: ~10% Productivity Gain, Reduced Healthcare Spend

~$200K/year estimated in healthcare cost and productivity loss reduction per facility (est.)

国立大学法人電気通信大学 ★ S Rank

Sleep Stage Determination Method, Device, and Program

This technology provides a non-invasive method for highly accurate sleep stage determination using only respiratory, heart rate, and body movement data. It…

AI & Software Life Sciences Manufacturing

Non-Invasive Sleep Monitoring: ~25% Faster Analysis, High Accuracy

~$150K/year estimated diagnostic and analysis cost reduction per facility (est.)

川東 孝至 ★ S Rank

Pilot-Type Pressure Regulator

This technology introduces an innovative pilot-type pressure regulator that leverages a venturi effect to achieve ultra-precise and rapid fluid pressure co…

Manufacturing

Precision Pressure Control: Halve Offset, Boost Responsiveness by 20%

~$150K/year estimated cost savings and productivity improvement per facility (est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Prediction Device, Encoding Device, Decoding Device, and Program

This technology dynamically optimizes video compression by dividing blocks into triangular regions, analyzing their similarity, and selecting the best synt…

AI & Software Manufacturing Electronics

Boost Video Compression by ~30%, Enhance Quality for 4K/8K Streams

~$1M/year estimated bandwidth and storage cost reduction per facility (est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Imaging Device and Imaging Display Device for 3D Images

This technology provides an advanced 3D imaging and display system that resolves issues of non-uniform brightness and discontinuities in 3D images. It uses…

AI & Software Manufacturing Electronics

2x 3D Image Quality, ~80% Defect Reduction for Industrial Vision

~$200,000/year estimated cost savings per facility (AI est.)

学校法人金沢工業大学 ★ S Rank

Method for Manufacturing Abrasive Grains

This technology introduces a novel method for manufacturing abrasives with unique micro-textured surfaces. By hydrolyzing a plated metal layer, it creates …

Advanced Materials Chemistry & Pharma Manufacturing

2x Processing Efficiency, 1.5x Abrasive Life in Precision Manufacturing

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

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

System and Program for Recording Media Initialization

This technology automates the initialization of recording media by detecting insertion and removal, eliminating manual processes and human errors. It strea…

Manufacturing AI & Software

Automated Media Initialization: 2x Efficiency, Zero Human Errors

~$50K/year estimated cost reduction per facility (est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Focus Control Device, Pan-Focus Camera, and Program

This technology enables precise, wide-area autofocus across a specific plane using multi-point sensing and optical axis control. It significantly enhances …

Manufacturing Electronics AI & Software

Multi-Point AF Boosts Inspection Productivity by ~20%, Cuts Costs by ~$75K Annually

~$75K/year estimated cost reduction per facility (est.)

学校法人 中央大学 ★ S Rank

Motion Discrimination Device and Motion Discrimination Program

This technology provides a novel method for real-time, high-accuracy motion discrimination in variable viscoelastic assistive devices. By analyzing the tim…

Manufacturing

Cut Assist Device Setup Time by 66%, Boost Real-time Motion Accuracy.

~$150K/year estimated operational cost reduction across 50 facilities (AI est.)