Japanese Patent Intelligence

Industry: Manufacturing

1,779 patents
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.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Encoding Device, Decoding Device, and Program

This technology significantly enhances video compression efficiency by optimizing intra-prediction in decoding. It intelligently reorders signals based on …

Manufacturing Electronics

20% Video Compression Boost: Next-Gen Codecs Cut Data Costs

~$1M/year estimated data-related cost savings per facility (est.)

国立大学法人千葉大学 ★ S Rank

Friction Reduction Device, Moving Body, and Friction Reduction Method

This technology employs precisely controlled surface vibrations (10kHz-250kHz, 10μm-20μm amplitude) to significantly reduce fluid friction resistance. Appl…

Manufacturing

Cut Fluid Friction by 20%+, Slash Shipping & Transport Costs

~$20M/year estimated fuel cost savings per large vessel (est.)

宮内 則雄 ★ S Rank

Analog Electronic Watch

This technology enables smooth, continuous sweep hand movement in analog electronic watches. It uses real-time angular velocity control and load torque com…

Electronics AI & Software Manufacturing

Analog Watches: Smooth Sweep Movement Drives ~$3.5M Revenue Potential

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

国立大学法人 筑波大学 ★ S Rank

Image Processing Apparatus, Image Processing Method, and Program

This technology generates 3D phase differential images from standard OCT scans, enabling non-destructive, high-precision visualization of subtle physical p…

Life Sciences Manufacturing AI & Software

3D Phase Imaging: Boosts Early Detection by ~20%, Cuts Inspection Costs by ~$350K/year

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

国立大学法人 筑波大学 ★ S Rank

Evaluation Apparatus, Evaluation Method, and Program

This advanced OCT technology precisely evaluates subtle, mixed-dynamics changes in biological tissues and materials. By analyzing signals from multiple tim…

Manufacturing Advanced Materials AI & Software

OCT Signals: High-Precision Dynamics with 33% Resource Reduction

~$800K/year estimated cost reduction and 1.5x productivity per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人日本原子力研究開発機構 ★ S Rank

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Probe, Measurement Device, and Measurement Method

This technology introduces an innovative NMR probe with a coaxial resonator length adjustment mechanism, dramatically expanding the adjustable frequency ba…

Manufacturing AI & Software

NMR Analysis: 2x Bandwidth, 1.5x Efficiency for Complex Samples

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

国立大学法人信州大学 ★ S Rank

Variable Flux Type Rotating Electric Machine

This Japanese patent introduces a variable flux rotating electric machine with a simplified rotor core and a unique magnetic material in coreless regions. …

Manufacturing Electronics

Flexible Motor Design Cuts Costs 15%, Accelerates Time-to-Market

~$450K/year estimated 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.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Electromagnetic Device for Magnetic, Electric, and Optical Vortex Synthesis

This technology introduces a novel electromagnetic device using dielectric spiral/helical arrays to generate magnetic fields based on stored charge. Functi…

AI & Software Manufacturing Electronics

Wireless Data Processing: 80% Less Wiring, 10x Faster IoT Edge AI

~$1.0M/year estimated operational cost savings and productivity improvement per facility (est.)

鍬田 睦雄 ★ S Rank

Vehicle Driving Control Pedal

This innovative single-pedal system integrates accelerator and brake functions, dramatically reducing misapplication accidents. Drivers push for brake and …

Manufacturing AI & Software

Single Pedal, Zero Misapplication: Cuts Driving Errors by 20%

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

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

Vehicle Rearview Mirror

This technology integrates a camera, a visibility-reducing shield, and a flexible adjustment mechanism into a vehicle rearview mirror. It enables essential…

Transportation Manufacturing

70% Less Discomfort, Flexible Monitoring: Next-Gen Rearview Mirror

~$350K/year estimated economic impact per facility (est.)

国立大学法人九州工業大学 ★ S Rank

Etching Method

This technology offers a high-precision, low-damage reactive ion etching (RIE) method using F2 gas for h-BN films, critical for next-generation semiconduct…

Electronics Manufacturing

5% Yield Boost: Precision h-BN Etching Accelerates Next-Gen Semiconductor Production

~$400K/year estimated production 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

Cattle Evaluation Device and Method

This technology objectively evaluates cattle body condition from 2D images, eliminating reliance on skilled human assessment. By quantifying physique, it e…

Chemistry & Pharma Manufacturing Life Sciences

Automated Cattle Body Scoring: Boosts Productivity by ~20%, Cuts Labor

~$120K/year estimated economic impact 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

Cattle Assessment Device and Method

This technology uses image analysis to objectively assess cattle physique, calculating a unique 'slope index' from their contours. It eliminates reliance o…

Manufacturing Life Sciences

Automated Cattle Assessment: Boost Productivity by 20%, Cut Labor Costs by ~$35K/year

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

東京都公立大学法人 ★ S Rank

Object Gripping Device, Hand Unit, and Sheet for Hand Unit Assembly

This innovative robotic gripping technology significantly enhances object handling efficiency and storage. Its multi-link, multi-joint design automatically…

Manufacturing

Robotic Gripper Doubles Storage Efficiency, Cuts Manufacturing Costs by 30%

~$150K/year estimated 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

Cattle Evaluation Apparatus and Method for Rumen Size Scoring

This technology uses 2D image analysis to automatically and accurately determine cattle rumen size scores. By standardizing health assessment and optimizin…

Manufacturing Life Sciences

AI-Powered Rumen Scoring Boosts Beef Productivity by 1.5x, Cuts Costs

~$150K/year estimated economic impact per facility (est.)

学校法人北里研究所 ★ S Rank

Visual Information Correction Apparatus, Visual Information Correction Method, and Progr…

This innovative system uses real-time eye-tracking to dynamically adjust visual information for users with nystagmus, ocular muscle paralysis, or visual fi…

Chemistry & Pharma Manufacturing AI & Software

Eye-Tracking Tech Boosts Visual Clarity 3x, Enhances QOL

~$1.5M/year estimated social cost reduction (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

Apparatus and Method for Generating Agricultural Environmental Information and Plant Gro…

This technology validates sensor data reliability by analyzing acquisition rates, filtering out unreliable inputs to generate highly accurate agricultural …

Manufacturing AI & Software

90%+ Data Accuracy for Smart Agriculture, Cutting Cultivation Costs by ~5%

~$100K/year estimated cultivation cost optimization per facility (est.)

学校法人神奈川大学 ★ S Rank

Method and Apparatus for Decomposing Fluorine-Containing Polymers

This technology efficiently decomposes difficult-to-treat fluoropolymers using subcritical water, specific basic compounds, and oxygen. It converts them in…

Manufacturing Advanced Materials

Fluoropolymer Recycling: 90% Waste Reduction, 95% Fluorine Recovery

~$0.5M–$5M/year estimated cost savings and resource recovery benefits 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 and Apparatus for Producing Long Bagworm Silk Fibers

This technology automates the continuous production of pure, long-fiber bagworm silk, eliminating impurities and ensuring consistent quality. By controllin…

Manufacturing Life Sciences

5x Production Efficiency, ~50% Labor Cost Reduction in Novel Silk Production

~$350K/year estimated cost savings and new market creation per facility (est.)

学校法人 工学院大学 ★ S Rank

Anchoring Individual Characteristic Estimation Device

This AI-driven technology accurately estimates individual cognitive biases, specifically the anchoring effect, without the need for repetitive, costly expe…

Manufacturing AI & Software

AI Unlocks Anchoring Bias, Boosts Customer Prediction by ~1.5%

~$1.0M/year estimated revenue increase per facility (est.)

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

System, Program, Imaging Device, and Software

This technology uses real-time video to visualize approaching hazards based on vehicle and object location data. It enables drivers to intuitively identify…

Manufacturing AI & Software

Live Video Risk Visualization: Cut Accident Risk by ~30%

~$100K/year estimated accident-related cost reduction per facility (est.)

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

Adapter for Supplying Power to External Devices from a Vehicle

This smart vehicle power adapter connects easily to existing diagnostic ports (e.g., OBD-II), providing constant, safe power to a wide range of external de…

Transportation Manufacturing

Plug-and-Play Vehicle Power: 20% Sales Growth, Smart Charging for All Devices

~$0.3M–$1.5M/year estimated revenue increase (AI est.)