Japanese Patent Intelligence

Industry: Manufacturing

969 patents
国立研究開発法人理化学研究所 ★ S Rank

Inductor Element and Device Including the Same

This technology introduces a novel inductor element utilizing quantum phenomena in non-collinear spin structures within a metal medium. It dramatically min…

Manufacturing Electronics

Quantum Spin Inductors: Double Circuit Density, Extend Battery Life by 10%

~$1.5M/year estimated cost savings and development time reduction per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人理化学研究所 ★ S Rank

Water Electrolysis Method and Apparatus, and Method for Determining Driving Potential fo…

This technology delivers highly stable, efficient green hydrogen production via PEM water electrolysis. It uses an inexpensive 3d transition metal oxide ca…

Advanced Materials Manufacturing

Green Hydrogen: 8000+ Hours Stable Operation, ~65% Cost Reduction

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Image Encoding Device, Image Decoding Device, and Program

This technology dramatically improves video encoding efficiency, especially for color difference components, by adaptively selecting optimal orthogonal tra…

Manufacturing Electronics AI & Software

Boost Video Encoding Efficiency by ~20% for Next-Gen Streaming

~$1.0M/year estimated communication bandwidth and storage cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Polymer, Composition, Electrochromic Device, Light Control Device, and Display Device

This technology introduces a novel electrochromic polymer that achieves over 90% transparency when decolorized. Utilizing specific metal-ion complexation, …

Advanced Materials Manufacturing AI & Software

Next-Gen Smart Glass: 90% Transparency, ~5% Energy Savings

~$350K/year estimated energy cost reduction per 10 facilities (AI est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Encoding Device, Decoding Device, and Program

This technology optimizes video encoding by intelligently determining processing order and intra-prediction modes for frame blocks. It reduces data transmi…

Manufacturing Electronics AI & Software

Video Encoding Cuts Data by 20%, Boosts Real-time Processing

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

国立大学法人信州大学 ★ S Rank

Method for Producing Layered Double Hydroxide Crystals

This technology enables the production of layered double hydroxide crystals with superior, uniform micro-scale particle sizes, significantly enhancing ion …

Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials Manufacturing

Achieve 1.5x Ion Exchange Efficiency, Cut Costs by ~30% in Water Treatment

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

学校法人 関西大学 ★ S Rank

Suction Body and Suction Apparatus

This technology provides a novel suction body and apparatus for stably gripping flexible, deformable objects. It forms a sealed space with the object, usin…

Life Sciences Manufacturing Chemistry & Pharma

Automate Flexible Item Handling: 1.5× Stability, 66% Cost Savings

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

国立大学法人 宮崎大学 ★ S Rank

Microbial Adsorbent and Microbial Sterilization Method Using the Same

This technology employs volcanic ash soil, rich in Al2O3, as a microbial adsorbent for effective, low-cost deactivation of bacteria and viruses. Its natura…

Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials Manufacturing

Volcanic Ash Kills Microbes: ~30% Cost Cut, 90% Eco-Impact Reduction

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

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Measurement Device and Evaluation Method

This innovative measurement device uses a biosensor to directly detect the electron transfer function of microorganisms or their derived particles. By appl…

Life Sciences Inspection & Detection Manufacturing

Rapid Microbial Detection: ~4x Faster, Cuts Labor Costs by ~$65K/year

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

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Method for Cleaning a Receptor Layer of a Surface Stress Sensor

This technology offers an efficient, non-contact method for cleaning receptor layers on high-precision surface stress sensors. By heating a portion of the …

Manufacturing AI & Software

Heat-Activated Sensor Cleaning: Cut Maintenance Costs by ~65%

~$165K/year estimated economic impact per facility (est.)

国立大学法人高知大学 ★ S Rank

Diagnostic Support Device, Diagnostic Support Method, and Diagnostic Support Program

This technology provides an AI-powered diagnostic support system for cerebral artery dissection. It analyzes brightness distribution in vascular cross-sect…

Chemistry & Pharma Life Sciences Manufacturing

Boost Cerebral Artery Dissection Diagnosis by 30% with AI Imaging

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

慶應義塾 ★ S Rank

Spintronic Device, Magnetic Memory, and Electronic Equipment

This novel spintronic device generates spin currents by leveraging gradients in carrier mobility or electrical conductivity. This material-independent appr…

Manufacturing Electronics

3× Memory Performance: Novel Spin Current Generation Boosts Efficiency

~$1.5M/year estimated operational savings and performance uplift per facility (AI est.)

国立大学法人東北大学 ★ S Rank

Scanning Mirror and Method for Manufacturing Scanning Mirrors

This technology applies Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) to scanning mirror torsion bars, creating a protective layer that prevents degradation from oxidation…

Manufacturing AI & Software

ALD Boosts Scanning Mirror Lifespan by 3x, Cuts Maintenance 1/3

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

国立大学法人京都大学 ★ S Rank

Machine Learning System for Deformation Estimation, Program, and Learned Model

This machine learning technology precisely predicts object deformation by analyzing minute shape changes from pre- and post-measurement data. It generates …

Manufacturing AI & Software

AI boosts deformation prediction by 40%, cuts prototyping 20%

~$150K/year estimated defect 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 efficiency by intelligently segmenting image blocks into sub-regions and deriving optimal motion vectors. It signif…

Manufacturing Electronics AI & Software

Boost Video Quality, Cut Data by 20% with Low-Latency Encoding

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

国立大学法人京都大学 ★ S Rank

AI-Powered Real-Space Information Formation System

This AI system processes IoT sensor data to create high-precision real-space intelligence. It prioritizes critical data transmission, reducing network traf…

Manufacturing AI & Software

Real-Space AI: ~66% Data Reduction for High-Precision Insights

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

国立大学法人静岡大学 ★ S Rank

Soil Evaluation Sensor, Soil Evaluation System, Electrode for Soil Evaluation Sensor, an…

This advanced soil sensor precisely evaluates physicochemical soil properties by analyzing multi-frequency AC impedance. It detects subtle changes and redu…

Manufacturing AI & Software

2x Soil Analysis Accuracy, ~30% Fertilizer Cost Reduction

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Encoding Device, Decoding Device, and Program

This technology offers a novel video encoding and decoding system that significantly reduces block distortion while maintaining high compression efficiency…

AI & Software Manufacturing Electronics

20% Bandwidth Reduction, Zero Block Distortion in HD Video

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

慶應義塾 ★ S Rank

Three-Electrode System, Apparatus, and Electrochemical Measurement Method Using Conducti…

This technology introduces a novel three-electrode system utilizing conductive diamond electrodes for both working and reference electrodes. It eliminates …

AI & Software Manufacturing

Maintenance-Free Diamond Electrodes: Cut Operating Costs by ~65%

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

国立研究開発法人理化学研究所 ★ S Rank

State Visualization Device, State Visualization Method, and State Visualization Program

This technology efficiently visualizes complex multivariate biological data, enabling intuitive understanding of hidden states and transitions. By applying…

Manufacturing AI & Software

Life Data Visualization Accelerates Discovery, Cuts Analysis Time by 20%

~$50K/year estimated direct cost savings per project, plus tens of millions of USD in avoided opport…

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Magnetoresistive Element, Magnetic Sensor, Read Head, and Magnetic Recording and Playbac…

This technology optimizes CoFe ferromagnetic and Cu non-magnetic layers in CIP-type magnetoresistive elements, achieving a significantly higher magnetoresi…

Manufacturing Electronics AI & Software

1.5x MR Ratio Boosts Sensor Sensitivity for EV, IoT, and Data Storage

~$250K/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

Liquid Sample Analysis Method and Apparatus

This technology uses chemical sensors and gas response patterns, enhanced by AI-driven statistical analysis, for high-precision liquid sample analysis. It …

Manufacturing AI & Software

AI-Enhanced Liquid Analysis: 10x Faster, ~40% Higher Accuracy

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

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

TiAl-Based Alloy for Turbine Blades, Jet Engines, and Industrial Turbomachinery

This technology introduces a novel TiAl-based alloy with optimized composition and microstructure, achieving superior hot forgeability, room-temperature du…

Manufacturing Advanced Materials

1.5x Durability, 20% Processing Cost Cut for High-Temp Alloys

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

秋田県 ★ S Rank

Cutting Method and Cutting Apparatus

This technology revolutionizes wire cutting for advanced materials by combining a dielectric abrasive slurry with an AC electric field. It enables signific…

Manufacturing Electronics

2× Faster Cutting, 10% Material Savings for Advanced Materials

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