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

Transmitting Device and Receiving Device

This technology synchronizes free-viewpoint and traditional content with high precision, enabling seamless, immersive viewing experiences. It resolves a cr…

Manufacturing Electronics

1.5x Sync Accuracy Boosts Immersive Content Engagement & Cuts Costs ~30%

~$450K/year estimated economic impact per facility (est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Communication Apparatus and Communication Method

This technology optimizes OFDM frame multiplexing by setting frame lengths as integer multiples, enabling efficient transmission of diverse signals. It enh…

Manufacturing AI & Software Electronics

OFDM Frame Optimization: Boost Communication Efficiency by 15%

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Imaging Device

This technology introduces an imaging sensor that dynamically optimizes resolution and frame rate for specific regions of interest. By focusing resources w…

Electronics Advanced Materials

Local High-Res Imaging: Cut Data by ~50%, Boost Precision 3x

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

株式会社 ミックウェア ★ S Rank

Terminal Device, Map Output Method, and Program

This technology integrates real-time location data with messages on a map interface, enabling intuitive visualization of sender positions. Ideal for logist…

AI & Software Electronics

Real-time Location Messaging Boosts Field Productivity by 1.5x

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

▲高▼倉 真弓 ★ S Rank

Connector with Tactile Orientation Features

This technology provides a connector design with tactile features (a protrusion and a placement area) for instant, non-visual orientation. It significantly…

Consumer & Lifestyle Electronics Healthcare & Safety

Tactile Connector: Boost Assembly Efficiency by ~30%, Eliminate Mis-insertion

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

国立大学法人山形大学 ★ S Rank

Polymer Having Bismuth-Dithiocarboxylate Complex Structure and Fluoride Ion Detecting Ag…

This technology introduces a novel π-electron polymer featuring a bismuth-dithiocarboxylate complex structure, enabling ultra-sensitive and selective detec…

Inspection & Detection AI & Software Advanced Materials

Novel Polymer Boosts Fluoride Detection 5x, Cuts QC Costs by ~$150K

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

国立大学法人山形大学 ★ S Rank

Cured Product, Curable Resin Composition, and Method for Manufacturing Cured Product

This technology introduces a novel degradable epoxy resin and its manufacturing process, addressing the critical challenge of epoxy waste. By incorporating…

Advanced Materials

Degradable Epoxy Cuts Waste by ~50%, Fuels Circular Economy

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

国立大学法人山形大学 ★ S Rank

Propulsion System and Exploration Robot with Integrated Propulsion Device

This patent introduces a novel cilia-driven propulsion system for compact exploration robots. It enables multi-directional movement and high adaptability a…

Manufacturing

Micro-Robots Conquer Rough Terrain: 40% Faster Inspections, 20% Cost Cut

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

国立大学法人山形大学 ★ S Rank

Joint Device and Gear Set for Multi-Axis Robotic Applications

This technology introduces a novel 3-degrees-of-freedom (3-DOF) joint mechanism for industrial robots, enabling high torque transmission within a compact d…

Manufacturing

Robotic Joints: 3D Rotation, High Torque, ~15% Maintenance Cut

~$60K/year estimated operational cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立大学法人山形大学 ★ S Rank

Recrystallization Method, Starch Material Containing Recrystallized Starch, and Food and…

This technology recrystallizes low-crystallinity starch using only heat, eliminating energy-intensive cooling. It enhances starch properties, improving foo…

Life Sciences Advanced Materials

Heat-Only Starch Recrystallization: ~30% Cost Savings, Enhanced Food Stability

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

国立大学法人山形大学 ★ S Rank

Differential Mechanism

This innovative 2-degree-of-freedom differential mechanism achieves both extreme compactness and significantly reduced differential error. Its unique inner…

Manufacturing

Precision Differential Mechanism: Cuts Error by 80%, Boosts Productivity 1.3x

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

国立大学法人山形大学 ★ S Rank

Sensor Device

This technology provides flexible sensors that attach directly to goods, continuously recording and displaying environmental data like temperature duration…

Manufacturing AI & Software Electronics

Flexible Sensors Cut Cold Chain Waste by ~2.5%, Boost Visibility

~$850K/year estimated waste loss reduction per facility (est.)

国立大学法人山形大学 ★ S Rank

Electrochemical Measurement Device

Leveraging standard inverters, this technology provides high-precision electrochemical measurement, cutting manufacturing costs by ~20%. Its flexible, mini…

Manufacturing AI & Software

Miniaturized Sensors: 20% Cost Cut, Flexible Integration for IoT

~$0.15M/year estimated cost reduction per facility, plus 1.5 years faster development (est.).

国立大学法人山形大学 ★ S Rank

Discrimination Device, Discrimination Terminal Device, Control Method and Program for Di…

This technology provides an AI-powered discrimination device for highly accurate and efficient oral tumor detection. It integrates expert medical knowledge…

AI & Software Chemistry & Pharma Life Sciences

AI-Powered Oral Tumor Detection: >95% Accuracy, Accelerating Diagnosis

~$1M–$10M/year estimated economic impact per facility (est.)

国立大学法人山形大学 ★ S Rank

Porous Resin, Manufacturing Method Thereof, and Functional Film

This technology introduces an innovative method for manufacturing porous polymers using Deep Eutectic Solvents (DES). It eliminates hazardous organic solve…

Manufacturing Advanced Materials

Deep Eutectic Solvents Cut Polymer Production Costs by ~30%

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

株式会社櫻井鉄筋 ★ S Rank

Stirrup Bar Holder for Beam Reinforcement Placement

This rebar holder streamlines beam reinforcement by stably securing stirrup bars, enabling easier and faster tying, even in confined spaces. It boosts cons…

Manufacturing Civil & Architecture

Boost Construction Productivity by ~20% with Automated Rebar Holder

~$40K/year estimated economic impact per facility (est.)

勝井 慎也 ★ S Rank

Tape Cutter and Guard Mechanism for Tape Cutters

This innovative tape cutter features a unique guard mechanism designed to prevent adhesive tape ends from sticking or tangling, significantly boosting oper…

Consumer & Lifestyle Healthcare & Safety

Boost Productivity 30%: Smart Tape Cutter Eliminates Snags & Injuries

~$900/year estimated cost reduction per facility (est.)

THK株式会社 ★ S Rank

Sluice Gate Drive Device

This technology automates manual sluice gates with minimal modification. It uses an attachment, an actuator, and a support member to convert existing infra…

Manufacturing Civil & Architecture

Automate Sluice Gates, Cut Management Costs by 25%, Boost Disaster Response

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Imaging Device and Imaging Apparatus

This technology revolutionizes imaging by optimizing image quality for specific screen regions while maintaining high AD conversion speeds. It uses block-b…

Manufacturing Electronics Advanced Materials

Optimize Image Quality by Region, Boost Productivity ~30%, Maintain AD Conversion Speed

~$2.5M/year estimated quality defect cost reduction per facility (AI est.)

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Viewing Terminal and Program

This technology ensures perfectly synchronized video playback across all devices in a distributed network, even for new participants, by sharing a common s…

Manufacturing AI & Software Electronics

Perfect Video Sync for All Devices, Reducing Support by ~30%

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Transmitting and Receiving Apparatus

This technology provides high-precision synchronization for diverse digital content, including fixed and free-viewpoint video, using absolute time informat…

Manufacturing Electronics

Seamless Multi-Content Sync Boosts Engagement by ~20% in Next-Gen Media

~$6.0M/year estimated revenue opportunity (est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Transmission Device and Reception Device

This technology enables secure decryption of CENC-encrypted digital content on existing, non-networked broadcast receivers. By multiplexing content keys an…

Manufacturing Electronics

Secure CENC Content to Any Device: Expand Reach by 20%, Cut Upgrade Costs by ~$1.5M

~$1.5M/year estimated equipment investment reduction (est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Stacked Image Sensor and Manufacturing Method

This technology introduces a stacked organic image sensor integrating photodetectors and readout circuits on a thin-film substrate. It significantly enhanc…

Electronics Advanced Materials

Next-Gen Imaging: 2x Low-Light Performance, 20% Power Savings

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Stacked Solid-State Image Sensor and Its Manufacturing Method

This patent details a high-sensitivity solid-state image sensor featuring a unique stacked structure of crystalline selenium and gallium oxide on a signal …

Electronics Advanced Materials

Next-Gen Image Sensor Delivers 2x Sensitivity, Low Noise

~$400K/year estimated cost reduction per facility (est.)