Japanese Patent Intelligence

Industry: Manufacturing

969 patents
国立研究開発法人農業・食品産業技術総合研究機構 ★ S Rank

Methane Fermentation Method and Methane Fermentation Apparatus

This technology enhances dry methane fermentation by adding magnesium carbonate to organic waste, increasing processing capacity by ~15%. It stabilizes the…

Advanced Materials Manufacturing Chemistry & Pharma

Boost Biogas Output by ~15%, Cut Waste Processing Costs

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Image Decoding Apparatus and Program

This technology dramatically improves video encoding efficiency by optimizing prediction residual data based on pixel-level similarity among multiple refer…

Manufacturing Electronics

Boost Video Encoding Efficiency by ~20%, Cut Network Costs

~$350K/year estimated network 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

Information Processing Method

This technology automates monitor color correction by comparing displayed images with real-world objects using a standard camera. It calculates precise adj…

Manufacturing AI & Software Electronics

Automated Color Correction: 2x Quality, ~66% Cost Reduction

~$1.0M/year estimated quality management cost reduction (est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Receiving Apparatus and Program

This technology automatically synchronizes the display resolution of broadcast video with integrated application outputs, ensuring a seamless user experien…

Manufacturing AI & Software Electronics

Seamless UX, ~20% Dev Cost Cut in Multi-Res Displays

~$130K/year estimated development cost reduction per facility (est.).

萩原製作所合同会社 ★ S Rank

Electric Cutting Machine for Pruning

This technology solves the issue of cutting blades stopping on hard branches. It features a rotating blade that retracts upon resistance, allowing the plat…

Manufacturing

Reliable Hard Branch Cutting: 20% Efficiency Boost, Zero Jams

~$20K/year estimated operational cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立大学法人山口大学 ★ S Rank

Network Polymer with Molecular Recognition and Temperature Responsiveness

This technology introduces a novel network polymer that combines molecular recognition with temperature responsiveness. It precisely detects and captures s…

Advanced Materials Manufacturing

Radioactive Cesium Removal: ~90% Efficiency, ~$150K Annual Savings

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

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Liquid Crystal Electrolyte Membrane, Actuator, Piezoelectric Element, and Stress Sensor

This technology provides a novel liquid crystal electrolyte membrane, integrating zwitterionic compounds, ionic liquids, and polymers. It enables highly fl…

Manufacturing Electronics

Self-Healing Membranes: 30%+ Longer Life for Flexible Actuators & Sensors

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Optimal Viewpoint Detection Device and Program

This technology automatically detects optimal viewpoints in complex CG scenes containing multiple objects. By synthesizing individual object viewpoint maps…

Inspection & Detection Manufacturing AI & Software

Automated CG Viewpoint Detection: Cut Production Time by 90%

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

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Biogas Carbon Dioxide Reforming Catalyst, Its Manufacturing Method, and Hydrogen Product…

This technology introduces an innovative CO2 reforming catalyst and system for direct hydrogen production from biogas, eliminating the need for CO2 separat…

Manufacturing Chemistry & Pharma

1.5x Hydrogen Output, ~20% Cost Reduction in Biogas Conversion

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

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Aerodynamic Noise Reduction Structure for Pantographs

This technology effectively reduces aerodynamic noise from railway pantographs by controlling airflow through a unique cover and gap structure. It offers a…

Manufacturing Transportation

Railway Noise Cut by ~20% with High-Strength, Simple Pantograph Design

~$1.5M/year estimated economic impact (AI est.)

国立研究開発法人 海上・港湾・航空技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Automated Ship Guidance Method, Program, System, and Vessel

This technology offers an innovative, low-computational-load method for autonomous ship guidance. It dynamically calculates target points and optimal steer…

Manufacturing Transportation AI & Software

Automated Ship Guidance: 80% Less Compute, 4x Faster Deployment

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

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

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

This technology enables secure, direct in-car delivery by remotely unlocking vehicles via a linked delivery system. It drastically reduces redelivery rates…

Manufacturing Transportation Civil & Architecture

1.5x Logistics Efficiency: In-Car Delivery Cuts Redeliveries by 80%

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

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Thorium Adsorbent Material, Its Manufacturing Method, and Methods for Extracting Thorium…

This technology introduces a novel porous silica adsorbent with a unique hierarchical pore structure, enabling highly selective and efficient extraction of…

Inspection & Detection Advanced Materials Manufacturing

Thorium Recovery Boost: 1.5× Efficiency, 20% Cost Cut in Waste Treatment

~$850K/year estimated resource value creation and cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立大学法人電気通信大学 ★ S Rank

Image Generation Apparatus, Image Generation Method, and Program

This technology automatically extracts numerical data and sentiment (positive/negative) from text, then visualizes it using color-coded templates. It trans…

Manufacturing AI & Software Electronics

Instant Visuals: Numerical Data & Sentiment Clarity, Boost Decision Speed by 20%

~$0.5M/year estimated operational efficiency improvement per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Mg-based Anode Material and Mg Secondary Battery Using the Same

This technology introduces an advanced Mg-based anode material for secondary batteries, overcoming the limitations of conventional Mg batteries. By control…

Advanced Materials Manufacturing Electronics

Mg Anode Breakthrough: 50+ Cycles, ~30% Raw Material Cost Reduction

~$1M/year estimated raw material cost reduction per facility (est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Magnetic Thin-Wire Memory

This technology utilizes a novel magnetic thin-wire structure with localized recesses to enable 3x higher magnetic domain density and reduce recording curr…

Manufacturing Electronics

3x Data Density, 66% Power Reduction for Next-Gen Memory

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

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Gas Sensor for High-Sensitivity Detection and Precise Hydrogen Identification

This innovative gas sensor precisely differentiates hydrogen from other reducing and oxidizing gases using a metal oxide semiconductor. It applies bias vol…

AI & Software Manufacturing Inspection & Detection

Precise Hydrogen ID, ~20% Reduction in False Alarms for Broad Gas Detection

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Transmission Device

This technology provides a transmission device for 5G/Beyond 5G, generating hierarchically multiplexed signals across high and low data layers within the s…

Manufacturing AI & Software Electronics

1.5× Transmission Performance, ~50% Non-linear Distortion Reduction

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

国立大学法人鳥取大学 ★ S Rank

Self-Propelled Flower Bud and Anther Harvesting Machine and Method

This self-propelled system fully automates pollen harvesting, from flower bud collection to high-precision anther sorting. Integrating all modules on a mob…

Life Sciences Manufacturing

Automated Pollen Harvesting: 3x Productivity, 90% Labor Savings

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Image Encoding Device, Image Decoding Device, and Program

This technology significantly enhances video compression by optimizing prediction accuracy at a sub-block level. It evaluates pixel-level similarity across…

Electronics AI & Software Manufacturing

Boost Video Compression by 30% for Next-Gen Immersive Experiences

~$1M/year estimated operational cost savings per facility (est.)

学校法人 中央大学 ★ S Rank

Thin Film Adhesion Strength Evaluation Method, Apparatus, and Test Substrate

This technology uses laser-induced shockwaves to non-destructively evaluate thin film adhesion strength. By precisely controlling shockwave propagation and…

AI & Software Manufacturing

Non-Destructive Thin Film Adhesion: 1.5x Quality, ~$530K Annual Savings

~$550K/year estimated quality cost reduction per facility (est.)

学校法人 中央大学 ★ S Rank

Indentation Mapping Apparatus and Indentation Mapping Method

This technology revolutionizes material characterization by applying Bayesian optimization to indentation mapping. It intelligently determines optimal meas…

AI & Software Manufacturing

5x Faster Material Evaluation with AI, ~80% Less Skilled Labor

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

学校法人 中央大学 ★ S Rank

Pipe Inspection Apparatus

This technology provides an advanced pipe inspection system that actively removes internal residues like water or debris, ensuring clear, high-resolution i…

Inspection & Detection AI & Software Manufacturing

3× Inspection Quality, ~20% Cost Reduction in Pipe Maintenance

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

学校法人 中央大学 ★ S Rank

Lower Limb Force Feedback Device and Method for Presenting Lower Limb Force Sensation

This technology integrates haptic feedback into VR, allowing users to experience realistic fall sensations while freely walking in virtual environments. It…

AI & Software Consumer & Lifestyle Manufacturing

VR Immersion Accelerated: 100% Fall Sensation, Boosts Attraction Revenue by ~20%

~$1.5M/year estimated revenue increase per VR attraction (est.)