Japanese Patent Intelligence

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

3,200 patents
日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Encoding Device, Decoding Device, and Program

This technology enhances video encoding by optimizing deblocking filters using weighted bi-prediction, significantly improving both image quality and compr…

Electronics AI & Software

Next-Gen Video Encoding: ~20% Bandwidth Reduction, Superior Quality

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

国立大学法人静岡大学 ★ S Rank

Solid-State Electrolyte, Rechargeable Battery, and Capacitor

This innovation introduces a molecular crystal solid-state electrolyte, offering superior ion conductivity. It could significantly enhance the safety, ener…

Electronics

Solid-State Electrolyte Boosts Battery Performance by 30%, Enhances Safety

~$1.5M/year estimated safety improvement and efficiency gains per facility (est.)

藤井 建治 ★ S Rank

Bead Cushion

This technology introduces a revolutionary dual-layer bead cushion with hybrid materials and adjustable cartridge inserts. It fundamentally resolves issues…

Consumer & Lifestyle

2-Layer Bead Cushion: Boosts Comfort 20%, Eliminates Sagging

~$550K/year estimated revenue increase per business unit (est.)

西山 順三 ★ S Rank

Bicycle Front Wheel Securing Device

This innovative device secures bicycle front wheels with a simple, one-touch mechanism, utilizing adjustable bands for universal compatibility. It dramatic…

Transportation Manufacturing

One-Touch Bike Lock: Cuts Tipping Risk by 80%

~$100K/year estimated accident loss avoidance 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

Flood Damage Prediction System, Method, and Program

This AI-driven system analyzes geospatial and historical flood damage data to predict high-risk areas in agricultural fields. By identifying potential wet …

AI & Software

AI Predicts Flood Damage, Boosts Crop Yields by 15%

~$200K/year estimated economic benefit per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人科学技術振興機構 ★ S Rank

Processing Device

This technology introduces a novel memory architecture enabling true parallel data processing by optimizing cell arrangement and bitline connections. It ad…

Manufacturing AI & Software

2x Parallel Processing, 30% Space Savings for AI & Data Centers

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

宮田 淳子 ★ S Rank

Finger Cot Type Bandage

This innovative finger bandage provides superior adhesion to complex finger contours, such as fingertips and joints, where traditional bandages often fail.…

Chemistry & Pharma Life Sciences

New Bandage Fits Finger Joints, Cuts Application Time by 66%

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

松岡 孝夫 ★ S Rank

Hydropower Generation System

This technology enables bicycles to generate electricity from water flow using specialized wheel-mounted blades and a support stand, eliminating the need f…

Manufacturing

Bicycle Hydropower: Cut Charging Costs by ~20%, 18-Year Exclusivity

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

松岡 孝夫 ★ S Rank

Power Generation System for Bicycles Utilizing Wind and Hydro Energy

This technology integrates wind and hydro power generation directly into bicycles, enabling automatic battery charging without pedaling. It leverages a bla…

Manufacturing Transportation

Automated Bicycle Power: Cut Charging Costs by ~30% with Wind/Hydro

~$40,000/year estimated charging cost reduction per 10,000-unit fleet (AI est.).

株式会社ストライク・ファースト ★ S Rank

Chatbot Information Processing Apparatus and Chatbot Information Processing Method

This learning-type chatbot processes natural language offline, enabling flexible dialogue without network dependency. Operating on low resources, it drasti…

AI & Software

Offline AI Chat Cuts Costs by ~30%, Boosts Field Productivity by 1.5x

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

華山 弘 ★ S Rank

Security Card Recognition System

This technology integrates a unique physical card with a traditional key system, creating a purely mechanical security solution. It eliminates vulnerabilit…

Civil & Architecture AI & Software Consumer & Lifestyle

100% Picking Resistance: Physical Key Security Redefined

~$100K/year estimated security-related cost reduction per facility (AI est.)

華山 弘 ★ S Rank

Security 3D Recognition System

This technology integrates a locking device with a unique 3D solid recognition system. It verifies the solid's distinct shape upon insertion, only then ena…

AI & Software Civil & Architecture Healthcare & Safety

3D Recognition System: Slash Unauthorized Entry Risk by 90% for Critical Assets

~$100K/year estimated security cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人防災科学技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Road Condition Assessment Device, Program, and Method

This technology uses AI to automatically assess snow and ice conditions on roads from standard image data, eliminating the need for manual inspections or e…

Manufacturing AI & Software

AI-Powered Snow Hazard Detection: Cut Road Management Costs by ~30%

~$200K/year estimated road management cost reduction for a typical 50-location deployment (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

Cultivation Support Program

This AI-powered program optimizes greenhouse cultivation by predicting future environmental conditions (temperature, solar radiation, CO2) to simulate crop…

AI & Software Life Sciences

AI-Driven Greenhouse Boosts Crop Yields by 15%, Reduces Labor Dependency

~$100K/year estimated revenue increase and 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

Behavioral Analysis Device, Method, Program, and Recording Medium

This AI-powered system automatically analyzes individual behavior from video by detecting subjects, tracking body part movements, and identifying patterns.…

Inspection & Detection AI & Software

Universal Behavior AI: ~80% Efficiency Gain in Monitoring & Analytics

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

菊川 清 ★ S Rank

Fluid Conveyor Device

This innovative fluid conveyor system significantly boosts transport efficiency while cutting energy consumption by ~30%. It features a unique spiral vane …

Transportation Manufacturing

1.5× Fluid Transport Efficiency, ~30% Power Reduction

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

国立研究開発法人情報通信研究機構 ★ S Rank

Wireless Communication System

This technology enables stable, high-frequency wireless communication in environments with significant obstructions by deploying passive radio wave scatter…

Electronics AI & Software

Passive Scatter Tech Boosts Wireless Coverage by 20%, Cuts Infrastructure Costs by ~80%

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

岡井 暢之 ★ S Rank

Finger Gesture Recognition Device, Finger-Alphabet Output Method, and Glove-Type Device …

This glove-type device precisely recognizes complex finger and hand gestures, converting them into finger-alphabet for diverse output like audio or text. I…

Inspection & Detection Manufacturing Consumer & Lifestyle

Intuitive Gesture Control: 20% Faster VR Training, ~$1M Savings

~$1M/year estimated economic impact per organization (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

Method for Preparing Cocoons for Raw Silk Reeling

This technology revolutionizes raw silk production by preparing cocoons without high heat or harsh chemicals. It uses an organic solvent/acid treatment and…

Advanced Materials

30% Cost Reduction, Superior Silk Quality, Faster Production

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

岡田 政寿 ★ S Rank

High-Speed Water Gliding Play Device

This innovative water gliding device enables high-speed, long-distance water travel with significantly reduced fatigue, making it accessible for all ages a…

Transportation

Water Gliding for All: ~66% Less Fatigue, 20% More Facility Traffic

~$1M/year estimated revenue increase across 100 facilities (AI est.)

岡田 政寿 ★ S Rank

Cultivation Support Device for Vine Crops

This innovative system for vine crops uses multi-layered support hammocks to increase yield by 1.5x per unit area. It eliminates strenuous bending and high…

Chemistry & Pharma Life Sciences

1.5× Yield, 80% Labor Reduction in Vine Crop Cultivation

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

田中 芳明 A Rank

Silent Cyclorotor with Low-Friction Material on Blade Surfaces

This technology significantly reduces cyclorotor noise by strategically applying low-friction materials to blade surfaces. It streamlines airflow within th…

Manufacturing Transportation

Silent Cyclorotors: 30% Noise Reduction for Urban Drones

~$8,000/year estimated maintenance cost reduction per 100 units (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

Information Processing Apparatus, Information Processing Method, and Program

This technology uses advanced data processing to automatically correct for variances in spectral measurements, enabling high-accuracy analysis even with li…

Manufacturing AI & Software

Cut Spectral Measurement Variance by 1/3, Double Quality Inspection Speed

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

国立研究開発法人理化学研究所 ★ S Rank

Novel Superovulation Induction Method for Breeding

This technology offers a hormone-free method for inducing superovulation in non-human mammals using anti-inhibin antibodies. It significantly improves viab…

Advanced Materials Chemistry & Pharma Life Sciences

Boost Animal Breeding by ~10% with Hormone-Free Over-Ovulation

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