Japanese Patent Intelligence

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

3,250 patents
山根 さゆり ★ S Rank

Dual-Purpose Bedding and Cold-Weather Gear

This innovation transforms standard bedding into wearable cold-weather gear for emergency use. By adding simple connectors, existing duvets become quick-de…

Consumer & Lifestyle

Dual-Use Bedding Cuts Disaster Prep Costs by ~50%, Boosts Safety

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

杉田 文枝 ★ S Rank

Card Storage Device

This patent introduces an innovative storage device with a unique folding spacer mechanism that automatically adjusts to enable rapid, effortless retrieval…

Manufacturing

3x Faster Card Retrieval, 20% Thinner Design for Compact Storage

~$5.3K/year estimated operational efficiency per facility, alongside a potential 20% reduction in an…

株式会社昭和冷凍プラント ★ S Rank

Concrete Manufacturing Method Using Nitrogen-Dissolved Water and Reinforced Concrete Str…

This technology introduces nitrogen-dissolved water into concrete production, replacing oxygen and CO2. This process fundamentally inhibits concrete carbon…

Manufacturing Chemistry & Pharma

Double Concrete Lifespan, Cut Maintenance Costs by 20%

~$100K/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 Ni-Based Superalloy with Prevented Oxidation Degradation by Sb,…

This technology manufactures Ni-based superalloys with superior oxidation resistance, even from lower-grade or recycled materials contaminated with antimon…

Advanced Materials Manufacturing

Ni Superalloys: Cut Material Costs by >30% While Maintaining Oxidation Resistance

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

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

All-Solid-State Lithium-Ion Secondary Battery and Manufacturing Method

This technology dramatically reduces interface resistance in all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries by forming a unique lithium alloy layer between the anod…

Manufacturing Electronics

All-Solid-State Batteries: 30% Faster Charging, 15% More Range

~$3.5M/year estimated manufacturing cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 A Rank

Near-Infrared Emitting Phosphor and Light Emitting Device

This technology features a novel Cr-doped M(1)2M(2)M(3)O4 crystal phosphor, emitting broadband near-infrared (NIR) light from 1050-1350nm. This enables hig…

Electronics Advanced Materials Manufacturing

Broadband NIR boosts defect detection by 20% for next-gen sensing

~$200K/year estimated new market creation potential per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Magnetic Junction, TMR Element, and Magnetic Sensor Systems for Encoders

This innovative magnetic junction and TMR element technology delivers ~1.5x higher sensitivity and superior stability for magnetic field detection. By uniq…

Manufacturing Electronics

TMR Sensors: 1.5x Sensitivity, ~33% Defect Reduction for Precision Automation

~$800K/year estimated economic impact from precision improvements per facility (est.).

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Laminate, Composition, and Method for Manufacturing Electrochromic Devices

This technology provides a pre-laminated electrolyte film for electrochromic (EC) device manufacturing. It eliminates complex coating and drying steps, sig…

Advanced Materials AI & Software

50% Faster EC Device Production, Zero Leakage Risk, High Flexibility

~$400K/year estimated economic benefit per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

CO2 Separation System

This technology efficiently separates CO2 from high-concentration gas sources like natural gas and biogas. By combining cryogenic and adsorption separation…

Manufacturing Chemistry & Pharma

1.5x Methane Output, ~66% Energy Savings in CO2 Separation

~$1.5M/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

Wavelength Conversion Element and Light-Emitting Device Using the Same

This technology uses a unique two-stage wavelength conversion with a single phosphor layer between reflective layers to achieve precise chromaticity contro…

AI & Software Manufacturing Chemistry & Pharma

Single Phosphor Enables Flexible Chromaticity, Cuts Manufacturing Costs by ~30%

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

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Lithium Recovery Agent, Method, and System; Production of Lithium-Containing Manganese O…

This technology offers a novel lithium recovery agent and system, combining electrogenic bacteria with lithium intercalation materials. It enables efficien…

Advanced Materials

Bio-Lithium Recovery: ~67% Energy Savings, 30% Less Environmental Impact

~$1.0M/year estimated cost savings per facility, with a 30% reduction in environmental impact (est.)…

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Semiconductor Device, Its Applications, and Manufacturing Method

This technology introduces a novel β-Ga2O3 semiconductor device featuring a unique 3D surface structure with (100) facet planes. It significantly reduces p…

Advanced Materials Manufacturing Electronics

β-Ga2O3: 3x Power Device Performance, ~80% Damage Reduction

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

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Peltier Element with Heat Flow Sensor

This technology integrates a power-free, anomalous Nernst heat flow sensor directly onto Peltier elements. It enables ultra-fast, real-time heat flux measu…

Electronics

Boost Peltier Efficiency by ~20% with Power-Free, Real-Time Heat Flow Sensing

~$1.0M/year estimated energy saving and efficiency improvement per facility (est.).

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Heart Rate Variability Measurement System and Method

This technology non-invasively estimates Heart Rate Variability (HRV) from sweat signals using a micro-droplet sensor and a proprietary algorithm. It proce…

Manufacturing Inspection & Detection Life Sciences

Non-Invasive Sweat Sensor Cuts HRV Monitoring Costs by ~50%

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

松村 光洋 ★ S Rank

Content Authentication System

This system secures digital content by segmenting it into multiple data units that mutually authenticate upon user access. It permits content launch only w…

AI & Software Electronics Manufacturing

Digital Content Security: Mutual Auth Boosts Protection 10x, Cuts Fraud.

~$1M/year estimated revenue loss prevention per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人理化学研究所 ★ S Rank

Image Processing for Enhancing Resolution of Specimen Images

This technology uses a trained AI network to enhance the resolution of low-quality input images of specimens. It significantly improves diagnostic accuracy…

AI & Software

2x Resolution, Up to 20% Improved Diagnostic Accuracy with AI

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

国立研究開発法人理化学研究所 ★ S Rank

System and Method for Proposing Factor Parameters to Estimate Target Labels

This technology automates feature engineering in machine learning, identifying optimal data parameters for accurate AI model predictions. It accelerates AI…

AI & Software Manufacturing

Boost AI Development 1.5x, Cut Time 30% with Automated Factor ID

~$0.8M/year estimated AI development cost reduction per facility (est.)

株式会社 ミックウェア ★ S Rank

Vehicle-to-Road Communication System, On-board Communication Device, and Computer Progra…

This technology optimizes V2X communication by intelligently filtering and managing vast amounts of intersection data within on-board vehicle systems. It d…

AI & Software Electronics

V2X Data Optimization: Up to 70% ECU Load Reduction for Real-time ADAS

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

株式会社 ミックウェア ★ S Rank

Driving Assistance Device, Driving Assistance Method, and Program

This control platform uses real-time traffic signal data to provide optimal driving assistance, enabling smoother acceleration and deceleration. It improve…

AI & Software Electronics

Signal-Linked Driving: Up to 15% Fuel Efficiency, Halve Driver Stress

~$0.8M/year estimated cost reduction and accident risk mitigation per facility (est.)

株式会社貝印刃物開発センター ★ S Rank

Razor, Razor Head, and Razor Head Mounting Body

This technology introduces an innovative razor head attachment system, featuring a unique connecting hole design that enables easy head replacement while e…

Manufacturing

Eco-Razor Cuts Waste by ~15%, Boosts Shave Comfort

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

国立大学法人滋賀医科大学 ★ S Rank

Tissue Forming Agent

This technology utilizes a precisely viscosity-controlled alginate solution for tissue regeneration, significantly reducing post-treatment inflammation. It…

Advanced Materials Life Sciences Chemistry & Pharma

Inflammation-Free Tissue Regeneration. Cuts Medical Costs by ~30%.

~$2M/year estimated medical cost reduction potential per facility (est.)

岡山県 A Rank

Method for Manufacturing Particles Comprising Metal Oxides or Their Precursors

This technology revolutionizes the production of ultra-fine metal oxide nanoparticles (<10nm average diameter) using a continuous flow process. By precisel…

Electronics Advanced Materials Chemistry & Pharma

Ultra-Fine Metal Oxide Particles: <10nm, 4x Faster Production

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

岡山県 ★ S Rank

Thin Film Manufacturing Method and Deposition Apparatus

This technology stabilizes thin-film quality during sputtering by real-time plasma control. It monitors noble gas emission ratios and adjusts a third noble…

Advanced Materials Manufacturing Electronics

Real-time Plasma Control Boosts Thin-Film Yield by 20%, Uniformity by 25%

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

岩谷産業株式会社 ★ S Rank

Mixed Gas and Method for Forming Thermal Spray Coating Using the Same

This technology uses a novel hydrogen-nitrogen gas mixture for plasma spraying, significantly reducing voids at the substrate interface by ~31% and stabili…

Advanced Materials Manufacturing

Plasma Coating: 31% Void Reduction, Stable Arc Boosts Productivity

~$200K/year estimated cost savings and 15% productivity increase per facility (est.)