Japanese Patent Intelligence

Industry: Transportation

228 patents
田中 芳明 ★ S Rank

EyeUp Rear-View AR

This technology integrates a rear-view camera and eye-tracking into head-mounted displays, projecting AR video of blind spots directly into the user's peri…

Consumer & Lifestyle Healthcare & Safety AI & Software

Eye-Tracking AR Eliminates Blind Spots, Cuts Accident Risk by ~20%

~$80K/year estimated accident risk reduction per operation (est.)

兵庫県公立大学法人 ★ S Rank

Apparatus, Method for Manufacturing, and Clad Container

This technology streamlines clad container production into a single drawing process, forming multi-layered blank materials into high-strength, insulated co…

Transportation Manufacturing

Single-Step Forming Cuts Clad Container Production Steps by 70%

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

松尾 信慎 ★ S Rank

Fully Local Vehicle State Monitoring AI System and Driving Assistance Method

This technology integrates multimodal data from vehicle diagnostics, cameras, and microphones within a portable edge device. It uses a specialized small la…

Transportation AI & Software Manufacturing

Edge AI: 3x Accuracy, 20% Better Driver Understanding, Zero Latency

~$35K/year estimated cost reduction per facility (est.)

本田 慶治 A Rank

Integrated Waste Chute System for High-Rise Buildings

This technology introduces an automated waste chute system for multi-story buildings, addressing critical issues like hygiene, safety, and waste sorting. I…

Civil & Architecture Transportation

Automated Waste Management: Cut Costs ~50%, Boost Hygiene & Safety

~$175K/year estimated operational cost reduction per facility (est.)

小林 秀樹 ★ S Rank

Wrap Holder

This technology uses static electricity to prevent plastic wrap from unrolling after dispensing. It attaches easily to existing wrap cartons, eliminating r…

Manufacturing Transportation

Zero Wrap Unrolling, 1.5x Efficiency Boost in Packaging Operations

~$8K/year estimated cost reduction potential per facility (est.)

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Program and System for Disaster Recovery Planning Support

This AI-powered program optimizes disaster recovery plans for transport networks, particularly railways. It models resource constraints and operational cap…

AI & Software Manufacturing Transportation

AI optimizes disaster recovery 80% faster, cutting losses by 33%.

~$1.0M/year estimated economic benefit per facility (est.).

国立研究開発法人 海上・港湾・航空技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Method and System for Correcting Self-Positioning Errors in Autonomous Underwater Vehicl…

This technology provides a real-time error correction system for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), enabling highly precise navigation and target appro…

AI & Software Transportation

Underwater Autonomy: 20% Precision Boost, 30% Operational Efficiency Gain

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

岡井 暢之 ★ S Rank

Automated Designated Driver Dispatch System

This patent introduces an automated system for designated driver services, efficiently matching users with support personnel and commercially licensed driv…

Inspection & Detection Consumer & Lifestyle AI & Software

Automated Driver Dispatch: Cut Operating Costs by 30%, Boost Service Capacity

~$1.0M/year (AI est.) in combined cost savings and revenue growth per facility (est.).

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

Imaging Device and Drive Recorder

This technology provides a multi-camera imaging system for vehicles, featuring independently rotating cameras that cover all angles. It eliminates traditio…

AI & Software Manufacturing Electronics

Zero Blind Spots: All-Direction Vehicle Camera Cuts Accident Risk by ~20%

~$1.0M/year estimated accident-related cost reduction per fleet (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

Pinch-Point Safety Mechanism for Walk-Behind Work Vehicles

This advanced safety mechanism for walk-behind vehicles detects abnormal load changes on the clutch lever, immediately halting drive to prevent pinch-point…

Manufacturing Transportation

Pinch-Point Accidents Cut by 80% with Next-Gen Walk-Behind Vehicle Safety

~$200K/year estimated reduction in occupational accident risk per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人 海上・港湾・航空技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Anchoring Support Method and System

This technology provides a high-precision system for evaluating anchor drag risk in real-time. By analyzing multiple environmental factors beyond tradition…

AI & Software Transportation

Cut Anchor Drag Risk by 90%, Boost Maritime Safety & Efficiency

~$1.0M/year estimated accident avoidance cost savings per facility (est.).

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Contact Force Measurement Method and Current Collector

This technology precisely measures the contact force between pantographs and overhead lines using a simplified, strain-based system. It enables real-time m…

Manufacturing AI & Software Transportation

1.5× Maintenance Efficiency, Precise Contact Force Measurement for Rail Systems

~$8.0M/year estimated maintenance cost reduction per major railway operator (est.)

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Railway Block Section Planning System and Method

This technology provides an advanced system for railway block section planning, optimizing train intervals and ensuring safety. It generates dual operating…

AI & Software Transportation

Boost Rail Frequency by 5%, Cut Planning Effort 20% with AI-Driven Safety

~$0.7M/year estimated operational efficiency improvement and risk reduction per facility (est.)

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Ground Fault Detection Device and Ground Fault Detection Method

This technology offers a high-precision, real-time ground fault detection system for DC power circuits. It leverages existing current sensors and advanced …

Manufacturing Electronics AI & Software

Cut Ground Fault Risks by 50% with No New Infrastructure Investment

~$200K/year estimated accident loss risk reduction per facility (est.)

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

Wiring Connection Member, Electronic Component, and Holder

This technology introduces a separable wiring connector that allows electrical connections to be made and broken without physically detaching the wires. It…

Manufacturing Electronics Transportation

Wiring Assembly Time Halved, Cutting Maintenance Costs by 30%

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

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.)

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.)

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.)

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.)

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.)

国立研究開発法人農業・食品産業技術総合研究機構 ★ S Rank

Walk-Behind Agricultural Machine

This patent introduces a critical safety mechanism for walk-behind work machines, preventing pinch-point accidents during reverse operation. A forward-moun…

Manufacturing Life Sciences Transportation

Zero Reverse-Pinch Risk: Boosts Farm Safety by ~90%

~$150K/year estimated accident-related cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立大学法人山梨大学 ★ S Rank

Flying Object, Environmental Sound Acquisition System, Environmental Sound Extraction Pr…

This technology precisely extracts pure environmental sounds by removing rotor noise from drone-collected audio. Utilizing synchronized rotor phase informa…

AI & Software Electronics Transportation

Drone Noise Cut by ~90%: Achieve 3x Efficiency in Environmental Monitoring

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

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Braking Force Control System and Braking Force Control Method

This technology delivers a high-precision braking control system for rail vehicles, achieving up to 99.9% stopping accuracy without relying on costly groun…

Manufacturing Transportation

Rail Stop Precision Jumps 99.9%, Cuts Infrastructure Costs by 50%

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

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Learning Model Generation Method, Probability Determination Method, and Determination De…

This AI-powered system predicts individual operator error probability by analyzing historical operational data and experience. It enables personalized risk…

AI & Software Manufacturing Transportation

Cut Human Error by 20%, Accelerate Training by 15% with AI

~$2M/year estimated accident-related cost reduction per facility (est.)