Japanese Patent Intelligence

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

1,810 patents
国立研究開発法人科学技術振興機構 ★ S Rank

Electrolytic Cell and Electrolytic Device

This technology introduces an innovative electrolytic cell that efficiently converts CO2 into carbon monoxide (CO) and oxygen. By utilizing a novel cathode…

Advanced Materials Manufacturing

1.5x CO2 Conversion, ~30% Energy Savings in Electrolytic Cells

~$1.5M/year estimated energy cost savings per facility (est.)

国立大学法人 筑波大学 ★ S Rank

3D Model Generation Method, 3D Model Generation Apparatus, and 3D Model Generation Progr…

This technology generates highly accurate 3D models of joints, including bones and articular cartilage, non-invasively. By processing multiple cross-sectio…

Life Sciences Manufacturing AI & Software

Non-Invasive 3D Joint Models: Boost Treatment Accuracy by >5%, Cut Recovery Time

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Predictive Image Correction Device, Image Encoding Device, Image Decoding Device, and Pr…

This technology intelligently corrects predictive video images by analyzing similarity within blocks and applying corrections only where needed. It dramati…

Manufacturing Electronics AI & Software

1.5× Video Processing Efficiency, 30% Load Reduction

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

サウンドデザインラボ合同会社 ★ S Rank

Sound Pressure Signal Output Device, Method, and Program for Sound Pressure Signal Outpu…

This technology generates highly realistic internal combustion engine sounds in real-time purely through software, eliminating the need for costly and time…

Transportation Electronics AI & Software

Halve R&D Time, Cut Costs by ~50% for Hyper-Realistic Engine Sounds

~$1.0M/year estimated R&D cost savings per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Hexagonal 6H-Type Barium Germanium Oxide, Its Manufacturing Method, Sintered Body, and T…

This technology introduces a novel barium germanium oxide with a hexagonal 6H perovskite structure, achieving a bandgap below 4eV. This enables highly effi…

Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials

Next-Gen Transparent Conductors: Sub-4eV Bandgap for ~20% Energy Savings

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

国立研究開発法人理化学研究所 ★ S Rank

Light Absorption Element, Light Absorber, and Method for Manufacturing Light Absorption …

This technology employs a unique spiral metal micro-structure for highly efficient, broad-spectrum light absorption. It enables significant device miniatur…

Advanced Materials AI & Software

Broadband Light Absorption: Boost Device Performance by ~15% with Micro-Structures

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

国立研究開発法人理化学研究所 ★ S Rank

Electromyography Device, Electromyography Measurement Method, Program, and Storage Mediu…

This innovative EMG device integrates electrodes and a stretchable circuit board onto a flexible substrate, enabling comfortable, continuous muscle activit…

Chemistry & Pharma Manufacturing AI & Software

Seamless EMG Monitoring: Cuts Healthcare Costs by ~$10M Annually

~$10M/year estimated healthcare cost reduction (est.)

兼房株式会社 ★ S Rank

Dimpled Workpiece and Dimple Processing Method

This technology features uniquely shaped and arranged dimples on sliding surfaces to stabilize oil films, significantly reducing friction and wear. It prev…

Manufacturing

20% Friction Reduction, 1.5x Component Lifespan with Stable Oil Films

~$2.5M/year estimated maintenance cost reduction per facility (est.).

国立大学法人東京海洋大学 ★ S Rank

Scale Thickness Estimation System, Scale Thickness Estimation Method, and Scale Thicknes…

This technology non-invasively estimates scale thickness inside pipes and heat exchangers using external temperature and heat flux measurements. It enables…

Inspection & Detection AI & Software

Non-Invasive Scale Estimation Cuts Maintenance Costs by ~20%

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

国立大学法人京都大学 ★ S Rank

Pharmaceutical Composition for Myocardial Cell Protection

This technology introduces a novel pharmaceutical composition featuring a specific chemical compound designed to protect myocardial cells. It offers a new …

Chemistry & Pharma Life Sciences Advanced Materials

Novel Compound Cuts Myocardial Damage by ~20%, Reduces Hospital Stays

~$16.5M/year estimated total healthcare cost reduction (est.)

国立研究開発法人理化学研究所 ★ S Rank

Meta-Phenolsulfonic Acid Resin and Its Use as a Catalyst

This technology introduces a novel meta-phenolsulfonic acid resin catalyst, engineered for superior activity and reusability. It overcomes the trade-off be…

Advanced Materials Manufacturing

Catalyst Costs Cut by 66%, Production Capacity Up 1.5x with Reusable Resin

~$0.8M/year estimated cost savings and productivity gains per facility (est.)

国立大学法人静岡大学 ★ S Rank

Power Supply Element

This technology introduces an impedance adjustment circuit that significantly boosts power transmission efficiency between generation and conversion circui…

Electronics AI & Software

15% Power Efficiency Boost for IoT & Energy Harvesting

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

国立研究開発法人科学技術振興機構 ★ S Rank

Complex Oxide, Metal Support, and Ammonia Synthesis Catalyst

This technology introduces a novel complex oxide catalyst carrier for ammonia synthesis, enabling significantly higher yields under high-pressure condition…

Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials Manufacturing

Ammonia Synthesis: ~10% Higher Yield at High Pressure, 20% CO2 Reduction

~$2.0M/year estimated cost savings and 20% CO2 emission reduction per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人理化学研究所 ★ S Rank

Optical Device and Photoacoustic Microscope

This technology introduces a novel optical system that achieves wavelength-independent focusing, critical for devices like photoacoustic microscopes. By em…

Manufacturing AI & Software

3× Faster Multi-Wavelength Imaging with Zero Wavelength Dependency

~$300K/year estimated operational cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立大学法人東京農工大学 ★ S Rank

Optical Pulse Pair Generation Apparatus, Optical Detection Apparatus, and Optical Detect…

This technology generates unique asymmetric optical pulse pairs, enabling high-resolution and high-sensitivity optical detection. A simple system splits an…

Inspection & Detection Electronics AI & Software

Optical Detection Breakthrough: 1.5x Precision, ~30% Cost Reduction

~$550K/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

Micro-Assembly and Method for Manufacturing the Same

This technology creates self-assembling micro-assemblies with a shell structure made from tannin acid derivatives. It precisely encapsulates and releases a…

Chemistry & Pharma Life Sciences Advanced Materials

Natural Microcapsules Enable Precision Release, Cut Material Costs by ~10%

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

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Method for Manufacturing Laminates, Laminates, and Heated Toilet Seat Devices

This technology creates highly durable laminates by strongly bonding metal-containing and polymer-containing substrates. UV irradiation in an alcohol atmos…

Chemistry & Pharma Manufacturing

3x Durability, Faster Production for Advanced Laminates

~$200K/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

Layered Radiation Source

This layered radiation source provides wavelength-tunable infrared heating using a simple stacked structure, avoiding complex nano-patterning. It enables h…

Advanced Materials Manufacturing Electronics

Precision Heating Cuts Energy Costs by ~30%, Simplifies Large-Scale Manufacturing

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

株式会社ガク・アソシエイツ ★ S Rank

Boundary Visualization System, Method, Program, and Digital Photo Album Creation System

This technology uses camera-equipped devices (smartphones, XR) to overlay invisible geographical or hazard boundaries onto real-time images via AR. It leve…

Consumer & Lifestyle AI & Software

AR Visualizes Invisible Boundaries, Boosts Safety by 50% with Real-time Prediction

~$200K/year estimated safety management cost reduction across 10 sites (est.)

国立大学法人 熊本大学 ★ S Rank

Drug Delivery Carrier

This technology presents an innovative drug delivery carrier combining a high-mannose oligosaccharide with eight or more mannose residues and a human serum…

Chemistry & Pharma Life Sciences Advanced Materials

Targeted Drug Delivery: Boost Efficacy, Cut R&D Costs by ~$1.5M Annually

~$1.5M/year estimated R&D cost reduction and revenue opportunity per project (est.)

国立大学法人 熊本大学 ★ S Rank

Method for Inducing Glomerular Podocytes and Producing Podocytes from Pluripotent Stem C…

This technology offers a breakthrough method for efficiently inducing high-purity glomerular podocytes from pluripotent stem cells. By applying specific cu…

Life Sciences Advanced Materials AI & Software

Accelerate Kidney Disease R&D by 3 Years, Cut Costs by ~$1M

~$1M estimated total cost reduction per project (est.)

国立大学法人静岡大学 ★ S Rank

Ion Concentration Measurement Device

This innovative ion concentration measurement device ensures continuous, stable, and high-precision data acquisition over extended periods. It overcomes co…

Inspection & Detection Manufacturing AI & Software

Precision Ion Sensing: ~65% OpEx Reduction, 10x Stability

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

独立行政法人エネルギー・金属鉱物資源機構 ★ S Rank

Acid Gas Separation Apparatus

This technology employs a novel two-stage membrane system to efficiently separate acid gases from hydrocarbon streams. It uses an inorganic membrane for in…

Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials Manufacturing

99% Acid Gas Reduction: High-Efficiency Two-Stage Separation Cuts Costs by ~30%

~$1.0M/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

Material Analysis Method and Material Analysis Apparatus

This technology employs chemical sensors and known fluids to analyze materials by detecting physical parameter changes. Enhanced by AI and machine learning…

Manufacturing AI & Software

AI Chemical Sensors Accelerate Material Analysis by 3x, Cut Costs by 50%

~$800K/year estimated cost reduction per facility (est.)