Japanese Patent Intelligence

Industry: Manufacturing

1,779 patents
国立大学法人富山大学 ★ S Rank

Rotor Guide, Rotor, and Propulsion System

This technology introduces an annular rotor guide that enhances thrust by up to 20% without increasing energy consumption. Designed as a simple add-on for …

Manufacturing Transportation

Boost Thrust by 20%, Cut Energy Use. Easy Add-on for Existing Rotors.

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

国立大学法人宇都宮大学 ★ S Rank

Fixed Abrasive Polishing Method and Apparatus Using Magnetic-Assisted Processing

This technology uses a magnetic-assisted fixed abrasive tool with a unique shape to precisely polish hard materials like semiconductors and ceramics. It si…

Electronics Manufacturing

Boost Hard Material Polishing by 20%, Achieve Nano-Precision

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

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Rail Straightening Jig and Rail Straightening Method

This technology provides a jig and method for high-precision rail head straightening, eliminating reliance on manual skill. By optimizing jig parameters ba…

Civil & Architecture Manufacturing

Rail Straightening: 20% Faster Operations, Enhanced Flatness

~$550K/year estimated maintenance cost reduction per major operator (est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Imaging Device and Radiation Imaging Device

This technology enhances high-definition imaging devices by integrating an adjustment voltage generator within each pixel. It precisely tunes thin-film tra…

AI & Software Manufacturing Electronics

Zero Pixel Variation, 15% Yield Boost for High-Def Imaging

~$500K/year estimated production cost reduction per facility (est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Video Encoding Device, Video Decoding Device, and Program

This technology significantly improves video encoding efficiency by generating highly accurate prediction pictures, even when objects blur or sharpen betwe…

AI & Software Manufacturing Electronics

Boost Video Encoding Efficiency by ~20%, Enhance Clarity with Super-Resolution

~$1.5M/year estimated communication and storage cost savings per facility (est.)

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Catenary Tension Diagnosis Apparatus and Method for Electric Railways

This technology enables non-contact, high-precision diagnosis of railway catenary tension from moving vehicles. By analyzing image data of tension adjuster…

AI & Software Manufacturing Transportation

Rail Catenary Tension: Image Diagnosis Boosts Inspection Efficiency by 3x

~$350K/year estimated inspection cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立大学法人電気通信大学 ★ S Rank

Wireless Communication Signal Detection Device and Method

This technology provides a low-cost, high-accuracy solution for wireless signal detection in complex environments. It uses general-purpose sensors and adva…

AI & Software Manufacturing Electronics

Low-Cost IoT Wireless Signal Detection: ~66% Cost Reduction

~$170K/year estimated operational cost savings per facility (est.)

国立大学法人静岡大学 ★ S Rank

Boost Circuit and Power Supply Device

This technology introduces a novel boost circuit and power supply device designed for high power conversion efficiency, even from low input voltages. It in…

Manufacturing Electronics

Boost Efficiency by ~10% in Low-Voltage Power Conversion

~$700K/year estimated electricity cost savings per facility (est.)

学校法人東海大学 ★ S Rank

Structure, Droplet Atomization System, and Exhaust Gas Purification System

This technology utilizes the Leidenfrost effect and unique surface structures to efficiently atomize droplets with significantly less energy. It eliminates…

Manufacturing

Low-Energy Atomization: Cut Costs by ~50% in Exhaust Gas Purification

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

国立大学法人金沢大学 ★ S Rank

Radio Wave Sensor and Electric Field Component Detection Device

This patent introduces a novel 3D electric field sensor, integrating an array of metal surfaces and resistors on a substrate with a backside metal layer an…

Manufacturing Inspection & Detection AI & Software

3D Electric Field Sensing Boosts Inspection Efficiency by 1.5×

~$350K/year estimated inspection cost reduction and quality improvement per facility (est.)

国立大学法人信州大学 ★ S Rank

Interference Power Estimation Apparatus, Program, and Information Collection Station

This technology precisely estimates interference in spread spectrum communication, optimizing data rates for LPWA networks. It enhances communication stabi…

AI & Software Manufacturing Electronics

Boost LPWA Efficiency by 30% with Precise Interference Estimation

~$130K/year estimated cost savings and revenue increase per facility (est.).

国立大学法人 宮崎大学 ★ S Rank

Particle Adsorbent and Method for Manufacturing Same

This technology utilizes a specially sintered volcanic ash material to achieve up to 2x higher particle adsorption efficiency compared to conventional meth…

Advanced Materials Manufacturing

Volcanic Ash Adsorbent: 2x Efficiency, ~350K/year Savings

~$350K/year estimated operational savings and productivity gains per facility (est.).

国立大学法人 宮崎大学 ★ S Rank

Nucleic Acid Adsorbent Material

This technology uses specially processed volcanic ash to create a low-cost, high-performance nucleic acid adsorbent. It enables high-purity and high-yield …

Manufacturing Advanced Materials

Volcanic Ash Cuts Nucleic Acid Extraction Cost by ~66%, Boosts Research Efficiency by 1.5x

~$50K/year estimated cost savings and productivity improvement per facility (est.)

国立大学法人千葉大学 ★ S Rank

Metabolite Sensor and Enzyme Activity Screening Method

This technology introduces a novel metabolite sensor and enzyme activity screening method, leveraging a proprietary multi-input/multi-output gene switch. I…

AI & Software Manufacturing Inspection & Detection

3x Screening Efficiency, 25% R&D Cost Reduction in Bio-Discovery

~$550K/year (AI est.) estimated R&D cost reduction per facility.

株式会社ディスコ ★ S Rank

Cable Tie Cutter

This technology automates cable tie application by continuously binding and cutting, significantly reducing operational time. Its unique mechanism ensures …

Manufacturing Transportation

Cut Cable Tying Time by 33%, Eliminate Debris Scatter for Cleaner Ops

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Cutlery Operating Device

This technology automates precise and stable cutlery handling, integrating a versatile holding mechanism with advanced rotation and elevation controls. It …

Manufacturing Consumer & Lifestyle Life Sciences

Automated Cutlery System: Boosts Productivity 20%, Reduces Labor by 2 FTEs

~$120K/year estimated economic impact per facility (AI est.)

学校法人神奈川大学 ★ S Rank

Gripping Device Applicable to Conical Iris Robot Hand, Robot Arm, and Flying Object

This conical iris robot gripper uses multiple movable members to securely grip diverse, complex, or fragile items. Its unique design ensures deeper, more s…

Manufacturing Transportation

1.5× Versatility, ~5% Defect Reduction in Robotic Gripping

~$150K/year estimated 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

Agricultural Produce Demudding Apparatus

This innovative demudding apparatus for root crops like taro and potatoes virtually eliminates clogging and tangling by integrating a unique repulsion body…

Manufacturing Life Sciences

Root Crop Demudding: 90% Less Clogging, 1.5x Efficiency Boost

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

株式会社北川鉄工所 ★ S Rank

Granular Material Conveying Apparatus

This technology disperses granular material at the conveyor's end, reducing pile height and preventing crushing or sticking. It maintains product integrity…

Manufacturing Transportation

80% Less Granular Damage, 1/3 Lower Investment in Material Handling

~$80K/year estimated cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Bonding Apparatus, Bonding Method, and Device Manufacturing Method Using the Same

This technology introduces a dry transfer bonding apparatus and method that virtually eliminates interfacial bubbles, a critical issue in advanced device m…

Manufacturing Electronics

Zero-Bubble Bonding Boosts Semiconductor Yield by 20%

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

国立大学法人鳥取大学 ★ S Rank

Identification Device, Identification Method, and Program

This technology applies vibrations to an object, measures its acceleration response, and uses an AI model to analyze the resulting vibration transmission c…

AI & Software Manufacturing

AI Vibration Analysis: Boosts Quality Inspection Efficiency by ~30%

~$150K/year estimated cost reduction per facility (AI 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

Crop Conveyance Apparatus

This innovative robotic hand system dramatically reduces surface damage to delicate crops like tomatoes during automated conveyance. By precisely controlli…

Manufacturing

90% Less Crop Damage, 2x Conveyance Speed with Smart Robot Hand

~$100K/year estimated food loss reduction and productivity improvement per facility (est.)

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Railbed Condition Evaluation Apparatus and Railbed Condition Evaluation Method

This technology non-destructively assesses railbed degradation using acoustic waves. By analyzing sound propagation through hollow tubes inserted into the …

AI & Software Manufacturing Civil & Architecture

Acoustic Railbed Diagnostics: Cut Maintenance Costs by ~30%

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Image Processing Apparatus and Hologram Recording/Playback Apparatus

This technology precisely estimates and removes amplitude or phase modulation noise in holographic page data using minimal sampling and compressed sensing.…

AI & Software Manufacturing Electronics

Hologram Noise Cut by ~67%, Boosting Data Processing Efficiency by 25%

~$80K/year estimated data processing cost reduction per facility (est.)