Japanese Patent Intelligence

Industry: Manufacturing

969 patents
公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Corner Fracture Prevention Device for Viaducts or Bridges

This technology offers an innovative solution to prevent 'corner fractures' in viaducts and bridges during seismic events. By physically linking adjacent s…

Manufacturing Civil & Architecture

1.5x Seismic Resistance, 90% Displacement Reduction for Critical Infrastructure

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

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Superconducting Joining Apparatus

This portable superconductor joining apparatus uses wave energy to create high-quality, stable joints while preserving superconducting properties. Its ligh…

AI & Software Manufacturing

Portable Superconductor Joining: Boosts On-site Efficiency by 30%

~$150K/year estimated operational cost savings 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

Plant Imaging Apparatus

This technology uses a unique dual-light and oblique imaging system to accurately identify fruits hidden by leaves and differentiate them by distance. It p…

Life Sciences AI & Software Manufacturing

95% Fruit ID Boost: See Through Leaves, Cut Harvest Waste

~$150K/year estimated cost savings and revenue increase 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

Environmental Information Acquisition Device

This system provides real-time, high-precision environmental data for individual plants by deploying detachable sensors along the main stem. It captures lo…

Life Sciences Manufacturing

Boost Crop Yields by 20%, Cut Resource Costs by 15% with Smart Plant Sensors

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

学校法人同志社 ★ S Rank

Method and Apparatus for Irradiating a Living Body with Ultrasound

This technology uses low-intensity ultrasound via liquid contact to safely boost the body's natural antioxidant defenses. It promotes cellular rejuvenation…

Life Sciences Manufacturing

Non-Invasive Ultrasound Cuts Oxidative Stress by ~30%, Boosts Cell Health

~$2.5M/year estimated new market development in anti-aging (est.)

国立大学法人九州工業大学 ★ S Rank

Signal Waveform Analysis System and Program Therefor

This technology introduces a novel signal waveform analysis system leveraging wavelet analysis to quantitatively extract individual frequency components fr…

Life Sciences Manufacturing Chemistry & Pharma

Unlocks 30% Faster Analysis of Complex, Time-Varying Signals

~$1.0M/year estimated diagnostic cost reduction and efficiency improvement per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人理化学研究所 ★ S Rank

Polymer Property Estimation Apparatus and Learning Method

This technology leverages AI and NMR spectroscopy to accurately predict polymer properties, significantly reducing the need for traditional, time-consuming…

AI & Software Manufacturing

3x Faster Polymer Property Prediction with AI & NMR, cutting R&D costs by ~20%

~$800K/year estimated R&D cost reduction per facility (est.)

学校法人 関西大学 ★ S Rank

Magnetization Control Device, Method for Manufacturing Same, and Magnetic Memory Device

This technology introduces a novel magnetization control device that leverages polarized spins for ultra-fast, low-energy magnetic switching. It integrates…

Electronics Manufacturing

Next-Gen Magnetic Memory: 2x Speed, 3x Power Efficiency

~$1M/year estimated in power cost reduction and performance improvement per facility (est.).

石田 二彦 ★ S Rank

Motor Core Structure

This technology introduces an innovative motor core structure that significantly reduces weight by creating strategic gap regions within stacked electromag…

Electronics Manufacturing

Lightweight Motor Core Boosts Responsiveness by ~20%, Extends EV Range

~$16.5M/year estimated operational 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 Current Collectors and Its Manufacturing Metho…

This technology significantly reduces aerodynamic noise from railway current collectors by integrating a unique internal flow path structure within the hea…

Manufacturing

90% Noise Reduction: Integrated Design for Silent, Strong Rail Systems

~$350K/year estimated operational cost savings per fleet (AI est.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Intelligent Decision-Making Machine Resembling the Human Brain

This technology introduces a programming-free, autonomous decision-making AI, mimicking the human brain's core functions. It processes unknown, random even…

AI & Software Manufacturing

Programming-Free AI Delivers Autonomous Decisions, Cuts Costs by ~$1M Annually

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

国立研究開発法人科学技術振興機構 ★ S Rank

Nanogap Electrode, Its Manufacturing Method, and Nanodevice with Nanogap Electrode

This technology delivers ultra-precise nanogap electrodes with stable gaps below 10nm and uniform widths below 20nm, utilizing an innovative electroless pl…

Advanced Materials Manufacturing Electronics

Achieve 10nm Nanogap Precision, Accelerate Device Development by 2.5 Years

~$50K/year estimated cost reduction per facility, plus 2.5 years reduced development time (est.).

国立研究開発法人科学技術振興機構 ★ S Rank

Micro Droplet and Bubble Generation Device

This technology introduces a novel 3D microfluidic device design that significantly increases droplet/bubble generation density by 10x compared to conventi…

Manufacturing

3D Microfluidics: 10× Droplet Density, ~30% Cost Reduction

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

国立大学法人千葉大学 ★ S Rank

Display Element and Display Device Using the Same

This technology offers a display element with over 90% initial transparency and reversible multi-color emission, using an electrochromic and blue light-emi…

AI & Software Manufacturing

90%+ Transparency, Multi-Color Smart Displays at ~20% Lower Cost

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

国立研究開発法人科学技術振興機構 ★ S Rank

Method for Manufacturing Electrode Catalyst Alloys, Method for Manufacturing Ketones and…

This innovative electrode catalyst, featuring metal or metal oxide on a conductive material with specific electrical conductivity, significantly enhances a…

Advanced Materials Manufacturing Electronics

Fuel Cell Efficiency Jumps 20%, Boosting Green Chemical Production

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

国立研究開発法人科学技術振興機構 ★ S Rank

Electron or Hydride Ion Absorbing/Releasing Material, Catalyst, and Related Uses

This technology features a novel lanthanoid oxyhydride material with superior electron and hydride ion absorption/desorption. It functions as a highly effi…

Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials Manufacturing

Ammonia Synthesis: 3x Efficiency Boost, 20% Energy Cost Reduction

~$550M/year estimated energy cost reduction per facility (AI est.)

学校法人日本大学 ★ S Rank

Compound, Dispersant, Composite, Dispersion, and Method for Producing Composites

This technology introduces a novel compound enabling superior, uniform dispersion across a wide range of solvents, overcoming limitations of conventional d…

Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials Manufacturing

Multi-Solvent Dispersion: 3× Productivity, 30% R&D Lead Time Reduction

Achieves an estimated 20% annual production process efficiency, leading to ~$350K/year in cost savin…

国立研究開発法人量子科学技術研究開発機構 ★ S Rank

Magnetization Observation Method and Magnetization Observation Apparatus

This technology enables high-precision, non-destructive observation of magnetization in magnetic materials. It utilizes excitation X-rays to detect charact…

Inspection & Detection Manufacturing Electronics

Precision X-ray Magnetization Observation: Cut Defect Rates by 75%

~$1M/year estimated quality defect cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Autofocus Drive Mechanism Using Shape Memory Alloy Thin Film Actuator Array

This technology utilizes a shape memory alloy (SMA) thin film array to create an ultra-thin, high-response autofocus drive mechanism. It prevents over-defo…

Manufacturing Electronics AI & Software

50% Thinner AF Actuators, Instant Focus for Next-Gen Cameras

~$1.2M/year estimated manufacturing cost reduction per facility (est.).

国立大学法人東北大学 ★ S Rank

Swallowing Sensor Device and Manufacturing Method

This technology revolutionizes swallowing sensors by replacing costly flexible PCBs with a stacked rigid PCB structure. It integrates sensors, wireless com…

Chemistry & Pharma Life Sciences Manufacturing

Swallowing Sensor Production Costs Cut by ~66% with Rigid PCB Tech

~$330K/year estimated manufacturing cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人理化学研究所 ★ S Rank

Computing Device and Computing System

This technology offers a computing device capable of variable precision multiplication, dynamically reconfiguring multipliers and adders to optimize perfor…

Manufacturing AI & Software

Variable Precision Computing: ~30% Smaller Circuit, Faster AI/IoT

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Image Encoding Device, Image Decoding Device, and Program

This technology enhances video encoding by precisely evaluating prediction accuracy at sub-block levels using multiple reference images. This minimizes pre…

Manufacturing Electronics AI & Software

Next-Gen Video Encoding: ~50% Bandwidth Reduction for 8K/VR/AR

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Image Encoding Device, Image Decoding Device, and Program

This advanced video encoding technology significantly reduces data volume by up to 50% through optimized motion compensation and prediction residual reorde…

Manufacturing Electronics AI & Software

Boosts Real-time 4K/8K Streaming, Cuts Data Volume by ~33%

~$2M/year estimated data transfer and storage cost reduction per facility (est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Image Encoding Device, Image Decoding Device, and Program

This technology optimizes image encoding by selectively applying transformation and quantization only to visually significant areas of prediction residuals…

Manufacturing Electronics AI & Software

Reduce image data by ~66%, cut storage costs by ~$1.5M/year

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