Japanese Patent Intelligence

AI-analyzed patents from Japan, translated for global R&D teams

2,599 patents
永田 哲也 ★ S Rank

Anti-Loosening Bolt-Nut Set

This bolt-nut system provides superior anti-loosening by synchronizing nut and washer rotation and fixing components with a simple lever, eliminating tools…

Manufacturing

Tool-Free Fastening: 1.5x Productivity, Zero Loosening in High-Vibration Environments

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Recording Medium, Encoding Device, and Decoding Device

This innovative deblocking filter technology resolves the trade-off between efficient video compression and high image quality. It dynamically controls fil…

AI & Software

Next-Gen Video: ~30% Bandwidth Savings with Zero Block Distortion

~$1.2M/year estimated distribution cost savings per facility (est.)

中谷 進 ★ S Rank

Method and Apparatus for Brake Pedal Function Switching, and Vehicles and Virtual Drivin…

This technology allows driving instructors to safely simulate pedal misapplication by temporarily switching the brake pedal's function to an accelerator. I…

Manufacturing

Cut Pedal Misapplication Accidents by 20% with Safe, Realistic Training

~$200K/year estimated training cost reduction and accident risk mitigation per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人科学技術振興機構 ★ S Rank

PPARδ Activator and Exercise Tolerance Enhancer

This technology introduces a novel PPARδ activator using guanidine or biguanidine derivatives to specifically enhance metabolic activity. It offers a new a…

Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials Life Sciences

Boost Exercise Tolerance by 1.5×, Improve Metabolism

~$2M/year estimated healthcare 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

Multi-Source Heat Pump System

This multi-source heat pump system intelligently switches between air and groundwater heat exchangers to optimize heating and cooling. It offers up to ~20%…

Manufacturing

Multi-Source HP Cuts Energy Costs ~25%, Boosts Efficiency 20%

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

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

System and Program

This technology integrates multiple cameras with AI image recognition and a dedicated recording SoC. It intelligently processes video signals in real-time,…

Electronics Manufacturing AI & Software

AI-Powered Vision System Cuts Accident Costs by ~$1M Annually

~$1M/year estimated accident-related cost reduction per large fleet (est.)

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

Dashcam Device and System

This technology redefines the dashcam, offering both accident recording and active daily driving assistance. It integrates a rotatable body and an object d…

AI & Software Manufacturing

Dashcam Redefined: ~5% Sales Boost with Daily Monitoring & Accident Recording

~$350K/year estimated new revenue per facility (est.)

国立大学法人宇都宮大学 ★ S Rank

Resorcinol Derivatives and Tyrosinase Activity Inhibitors Containing Them

This technology introduces novel resorcinol derivatives with significantly enhanced tyrosinase inhibitory activity, a key mechanism for reducing melanin pr…

Advanced Materials Chemistry & Pharma Inspection & Detection

New Resorcinol Derivative: ~2x Efficacy, 17-Year Market Exclusivity

~$33.5M/year estimated revenue expansion per facility (est.)

国立大学法人 筑波大学 ★ S Rank

Pendulum Device, Vibration Damping System, and Design Method for Vibration Damping

This technology employs a magnetic pendulum system to precisely counteract gravitational non-linearity, achieving stable and highly effective vibration dam…

Manufacturing

Magnetic Damping: Cut Vibration by ~67%, Boost Precision Output 1.5x

~$1M/year estimated economic impact per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人量子科学技術研究開発機構 ★ S Rank

Hydrogel for Cell Culture, Gel Kit, and Related Manufacturing Methods

This technology provides a novel hydrogel for cell culture that eliminates variability from unknown growth factors, stabilizing gene expression and signifi…

Life Sciences

Double Reproducibility, Halve Costs in Cell Culture with Novel Hydrogel

~$150K/year estimated R&D cost reduction per facility (est.)

守屋 孝敏 A Rank

A Pair of Fishing Hooks That Easily Catch Fish and Are Difficult to Snag

This innovative fishing hook enhances catch rates by up to 20% while reducing snagging by 66%. Its unique design retracts hook points to prevent snags, dep…

Consumer & Lifestyle

66% Less Snagging, 20% More Catch: Next-Gen Fishing Hook Innovation

~$1.0M/year estimated market advantage per product line (est.)

国立研究開発法人理化学研究所 ★ S Rank

Processing Apparatus, Processing System, Processing Method, Program, and Recording Mediu…

This technology dramatically accelerates particle dynamics simulations on dedicated high-performance computing (HPC) systems. It optimizes memory access us…

AI & Software

Particle Simulation 2-3x Faster, Maximizing Dedicated HPC Performance

~$250K/year estimated cost reduction per facility (est.)

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

System and Program

This system and program detects changes in vehicle direction by analyzing wheel rotation data from existing in-vehicle networks. It eliminates the need for…

AI & Software Manufacturing Transportation

Cut ADAS Sensor Costs by ~33%, Enhance Vehicle Behavior Detection

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

株式会社ユピテル A Rank

Electronic Device and Program

This technology provides an automated data management system for electronic devices like dashcams. It intelligently co-manages continuous and event-trigger…

AI & Software

Automated Dashcam Data Management: Cut Manual Effort by ~80%

~$200K/year estimated cost savings per large fleet operation (AI est.)

国立大学法人鳥取大学 ★ S Rank

Micro-Pipette System

This micro-pipette system offers intuitive, wheel-based control for highly precise micro-fluid aspiration and dispensing. It addresses the critical need fo…

Manufacturing Life Sciences

Intuitive Micro-Pipetting Boosts Productivity by 20% in Precision Labs

~$200K/year estimated cost savings and 20% productivity increase per facility (est.)

三瓶かすみ ★ S Rank

Toothpaste Tube and Toothbrush Holder

This patent describes an innovative holder for toothpaste tubes and toothbrushes, enabling effortless one-handed dispensing and maximizing toothpaste utili…

Consumer & Lifestyle

One-Hand Toothpaste Dispensing, Cuts Waste by up to 20%

~$150M/year estimated resource efficiency across the market (est.)

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

System and Program for In-Vehicle Child Safety

This technology integrates a dashcam with AI image analysis and microwave sensors to detect children left in vehicles. It issues multi-layered alerts, incl…

AI & Software

Prevent Child Hot Car Deaths: AI Camera Reduces Risk by ~100%

~$1.0M/year estimated accident prevention cost savings per operator (est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Encoding Device, Decoding Device, and Program

This technology optimizes video encoding by applying color space transformation and scaling list optimization per block. It significantly reduces video dat…

Electronics Manufacturing AI & Software

Video Data Reduced by 30% with Block-Optimized Encoding

~$0.95M/year estimated bandwidth and storage cost savings (est.)

学校法人 龍谷大学 ★ S Rank

Superhydrophobic Surface Structure and Method for Manufacturing a Mold

This technology replicates a termite wing's microstructure to create a superhydrophobic surface that efficiently captures and recovers micro-droplets. It o…

Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials Manufacturing

Bio-Inspired Surface Boosts Liquid Recovery by 1.5x, Cuts Maintenance Costs by ~$150K

~$150K/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

Method for Manufacturing MIS-Type Semiconductor Devices

This technology revolutionizes the manufacturing of high-mobility diamond MIS semiconductor devices. It significantly enhances interface quality between hy…

Electronics Manufacturing

Diamond Semiconductors: 2x Mobility, 66% Power Loss Reduction

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

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

System and Program

This system displays unique daily information on vehicle screens, coupled with safety alerts, to transform monotonous driving into an engaging experience. …

AI & Software

Unique In-Car UX Boosts Driver Awareness by ~5%, Enhancing Safety

~$1.5M/year estimated revenue increase per automotive OEM (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

Silage Production Method

This innovative silage production method adds ascorbic acid during fermentation, reducing nitrate nitrogen by over 90%. It significantly improves livestock…

Advanced Materials Life Sciences

90% Nitrate Reduction: High-Value Silage Production, Healthier Livestock

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

国立研究開発法人 海上・港湾・航空技術研究所 ★ S Rank

System for Providing Real Sea Area Vessel Performance

This technology provides a system for highly accurate pre-voyage performance evaluation of vessels in real sea conditions. It integrates standard operation…

AI & Software Transportation

Cut Maritime Fuel Costs by ~20% with AI-Powered Pre-Voyage Prediction

~$10M/year estimated fuel cost reduction per large container ship (est.)

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

System and Program for Smart Parking Surveillance

This technology revolutionizes vehicle parking surveillance by automatically managing recording based on user proximity. It pauses recording when the user …

AI & Software Transportation

Automated Parking Surveillance: ~100% Privacy, 500 Hrs Saved Annually

~$1.5M/year estimated revenue increase and cost reduction (est.)