Japanese Patent Intelligence

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

3,250 patents
日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Signal Processing Circuit and Solid-State Imaging Device

This technology enhances image sensor performance by expanding output bits and dynamic range using a limited number of counters. It achieves this by dividi…

AI & Software Manufacturing Electronics

2× Dynamic Range, ~65% Cost Cut for Advanced Image Sensors

~$350K/year estimated hardware cost reduction per facility (est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Signal Processing Circuit and Solid-State Imaging Device

This technology enhances solid-state imaging devices by dynamically controlling threshold voltages and combining outputs from limited counter circuits. It …

AI & Software Manufacturing Electronics

2x Dynamic Range, ~20% Cost Cut in Next-Gen Imaging Devices

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Signal Processing Circuit and Solid-State Image Sensor

This signal processing circuit for solid-state image sensors significantly expands output bit depth and dynamic range using existing hardware. It dynamical…

AI & Software Manufacturing Electronics

Double Dynamic Range, 2x Output Bit Depth with Existing Hardware

~$200K/year estimated inspection 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

GNSS Antenna Mounting Fixture for High-Precision Positioning Reference Stations

This technology provides a robust mounting fixture for GNSS reference station antennas, ensuring consistent horizontal and precise height placement even on…

AI & Software Manufacturing Electronics

GNSS Antenna: ~30% Faster Setup, 20% Higher Precision on Uneven Terrain

~$70K/year estimated economic impact per facility (est.)

菅原 晴喜 A Rank

Information Processing System

This technology provides a novel solution to information asymmetry in digital services, enabling easy integration between data asset management systems and…

AI & Software Electronics Manufacturing

Boost User Trust 20%, Cut Data Governance Costs by 20%

~$350K/year estimated economic benefit per facility (AI est.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Hydrogen Production Apparatus and Hydrogen Production Method

This technology enables stable, high-efficiency hydrogen production at temperatures exceeding 100°C, utilizing a novel solid polymer electrolyte membrane. …

Manufacturing Advanced Materials

Stable Hydrogen Production >100°C, ~25% Cost Reduction

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

学校法人東京電機大学 ★ S Rank

Alloy Coating Film and Its Manufacturing Method

This technology enables the formation of high-performance Cr-solid solution FeAl alloy coatings using a low-temperature process, eliminating traditional mo…

Manufacturing Advanced Materials

Low-Temp Cr-FeAl Coating: Cuts Manufacturing Costs by ~20%

~$1M/year estimated manufacturing cost reduction per facility, with a 25% shorter lead time (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

Crop Photography Apparatus and Crop Photography Method

This technology offers a clip-on camera system for continuous, reliable photography of growing crops. Attaching directly to stems or branches, it rotates a…

Life Sciences Manufacturing

Boost Crop Yields by 20%, Cut Labor Costs by 66% with AI-Guided Monitoring

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

国立大学法人電気通信大学 ★ S Rank

Non-Contact High-Precision Oral Cavity Recognition System

This technology offers a non-contact system for high-precision 3D recognition of the oral cavity. By integrating depth sensors and RGB cameras with intelli…

Manufacturing AI & Software

Non-Contact Oral Scan: Boosts Clinic Throughput by 20%

~$3,000/year estimated inspection cost reduction per facility (AI est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Audio Authoring Device, Audio Rendering Device, Transmitting Device, Receiving Device, a…

This technology provides an audio authoring and rendering system that ensures content creators' original sound intentions are faithfully reproduced across …

AI & Software Manufacturing Electronics

Optimal Audio Rendering: ~20% Faster Content Production, Universal Adaptation

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Control Device and Program for Sliding Mode Control

This technology employs advanced sliding mode control to precisely converge physical quantities to target values while keeping them within predefined range…

AI & Software Manufacturing

Boost Productivity 1.2x with Robust, High-Precision Control

~$350K/year estimated operational cost reduction potential per facility (est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Content Delivery Device, Terminal, and Program

This technology enables VOD platforms to dynamically insert event metadata at optimal timings during content delivery. It enhances viewer engagement by off…

AI & Software Manufacturing Electronics

Boost VOD Engagement 1.5x with Dynamic Timed Events

~$1.5M/year estimated revenue opportunity per facility (est.)

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

Vehicle Video Recording Device, Playback Device, and Program

This technology automatically switches vehicle camera views based on driver actions, such as shifting into reverse. It eliminates manual display adjustment…

AI & Software Manufacturing Electronics

Automated Rear View: Cut Backing Accident Risk by 20% with Zero Driver Burden

~$10K/year estimated accident-related cost reduction per fleet (est.)

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

Sway Detection Device and Sway Detection Program

This technology precisely detects head sway during golf swings using real-time sensor data and a dynamically adjusted, personalized criteria database. It p…

AI & Software Manufacturing Consumer & Lifestyle

Accelerate Golf Mastery by ~30%: Real-time Sway Detection

Could generate ~$6.5M/year estimated economic value across 1,000 golf schools through ~20% coaching …

国立大学法人信州大学 ★ S Rank

Radio Wave Monitoring Device and Method

This technology precisely identifies directional radio wave sources without antenna scanning, crucial for complex wireless environments. It significantly r…

AI & Software Manufacturing Electronics

Directional Radio Waves: 2x Accuracy, ~65% Cost Reduction, No Scan.

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

学校法人金沢工業大学 ★ S Rank

Method for Joining Fiber-Reinforced Plastics

This technology provides an innovative method for joining fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) rods and sockets with adjustable toughness. By precisely controlli…

Advanced Materials Civil & Architecture Manufacturing

FRP Joints: ~80% Defect Reduction, Adjustable Toughness

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Display MTF Measurement Device and Program

This technology precisely measures dynamic MTF for displays without mechanical parts. It uses advanced image processing to detect line angles, project pixe…

Manufacturing Electronics AI & Software

Dynamic MTF Measurement: Cut Operational Costs by ~65%, Double Precision

~$130K/year estimated cost reduction per facility (AI est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Reflector Antenna

This technology integrates a reflector and horn antenna with frequency-selective radio wave absorbers on the horn's inner wall. It enables optimal radiatio…

Manufacturing Electronics

Multi-frequency Antenna Boosts Efficiency 15%, Cuts Costs $350K/yr

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

近畿精工株式会社 ★ S Rank

Method and Mold for Forming Microneedles

This technology provides a novel molding method and mold structure for mass-producing high-precision hollow microneedles. It overcomes traditional manufact…

Life Sciences Manufacturing Chemistry & Pharma

High-Precision Hollow Microneedles: 3× Production Efficiency, ~25% Cost Cut

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

近畿精工株式会社 ★ S Rank

Micro-Needle

This technology introduces a novel hollow micro-needle design, balancing exceptional sharpness with robust strength. Its offset through-hole and optimized …

Life Sciences Manufacturing Chemistry & Pharma

Next-Gen Micro-Needles: ~2x Drug Delivery, ~40% Defect Reduction

~$100K/year estimated healthcare 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

Method for Detecting Grape Fabavirus

This genetic diagnostic technology offers comprehensive detection of Grape Fabavirus (GFabV), a critical threat to global viticulture. By targeting conserv…

Inspection & Detection Life Sciences

Grape Disease Detection Boosts Yields by ~30%, Securing Supply

~$1.0M/year estimated 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

Method and System for Correcting Self-Positioning Errors in Autonomous Underwater Vehicl…

This technology provides a real-time error correction system for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), enabling highly precise navigation and target appro…

AI & Software Transportation

Underwater Autonomy: 20% Precision Boost, 30% Operational Efficiency Gain

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

国立研究開発法人情報通信研究機構 ★ S Rank

Secret Key Sharing System and Secret Key Sharing Method

This technology offers a multi-layer secret key sharing system providing information-theoretic security, making it inherently quantum-resistant. By leverag…

AI & Software Electronics

Quantum-Resistant Key Sharing: ~80% Security Ops Cost Reduction

~$550K/year estimated security cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立大学法人山梨大学 ★ S Rank

System for Estimating Molten Metal Pouring State

This technology provides a real-time estimation system for manual molten metal pouring, integrating ladle tilt angle, weight, and internal shape data. It p…

AI & Software Manufacturing

Boost Casting Accuracy by 20%, Digitizing Skilled Pouring Expertise

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