Japanese Patent Intelligence

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

1,810 patents
国立大学法人信州大学 ★ S Rank

Method for Manufacturing Boron Nitride

This technology precisely controls boron nitride particle shape and size, producing large columnar particles instead of traditional flakes. This enhances t…

Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials

Precision BN Particles Boost Thermal Conductivity 1.5x, Improve Filling

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

国立大学法人信州大学 ★ S Rank

Method and Apparatus for Measuring Impedance of Filter Membranes

This technology offers a high-precision method and apparatus for measuring filter membrane impedance, even under active permeation. It uniquely uses specif…

Manufacturing Inspection & Detection Advanced Materials

Extend Filter Membrane Life 15%, Boost Uptime 5% with Real-time Diagnostics

~$250K/year estimated operational cost savings per facility (est.)

国立大学法人九州工業大学 ★ S Rank

Information Processing Apparatus and Information Processing Method

This technology leverages recursive neural networks for efficient multi-task learning, enabling a single AI model to handle diverse operational requirement…

Manufacturing AI & Software

Multi-Task AI Boosts Efficiency by 2x, Cuts Development Costs by ~30%

~$1.0M/year estimated operational cost savings per facility (est.)

国立大学法人九州工業大学 ★ S Rank

Information Processing Apparatus and Information Processing Method

This technology provides an information processing system and method utilizing a recurrent neural network for multitask learning. It simultaneously process…

Manufacturing AI & Software

1.5x Productivity Boost: Integrated AI for Complex Predictions, Cuts Costs ~10%

~$105K/year estimated AI development and operational cost savings per facility (est.).

本多 菊会 ★ S Rank

Medical Oxygen Mask

This innovative oxygen mask features a sliding oral access door and specialized nasal air inlets, allowing patients to eat, drink, and converse without rem…

Life Sciences Chemistry & Pharma Manufacturing

Enhance Patient QOL by 3x, Cut Medical Workflow by 20% with New Oxygen Mask

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

天野 浩希 ★ S Rank

Stain-Resistant Workwear for Air-Conditioned Garments with Adjustable Airflow

This technology introduces an integrated, stain-resistant overgarment designed for air-conditioned workwear. It features adjustable openings to optimize ai…

Advanced Materials Consumer & Lifestyle

1.5x Garment Lifespan, 20% Enhanced Cooling for Industrial Workwear

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

大学共同利用機関法人自然科学研究機構 ★ S Rank

Optical Element, Optical Device, and Method for Manufacturing Optical Element

This technology features a novel optical waveguide with modified surfaces on standard substrates, dramatically improving light confinement and reducing sig…

Manufacturing Electronics AI & Software

1.5x Optical Confinement, 20% Cost Reduction for Next-Gen Optical Devices

~$135K/year estimated manufacturing cost savings per facility (AI est.), with a 1.5x increase in pro…

国立大学法人横浜国立大学 ★ S Rank

Gel Composition and Method for Manufacturing Gel Composition

This technology enables the simple, cost-effective production of stable 3D carbon nanotube (CNT) gels. Utilizing a unique dispersant, it creates uniform CN…

Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials

Achieve 25% Cost Savings with Simplified 3D CNT Gel Production

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

学校法人金沢工業大学 ★ S Rank

Production Apparatus, System, Method, Image Processing Method, and Program

This AI-driven image processing technology precisely identifies target regions within complex, multi-category images. By segmenting images into small piece…

Manufacturing AI & Software

Boost Production 20% with AI-Powered Precision Image Detection

~$215K/year estimated economic impact per facility (est.)

東京都公立大学法人 ★ S Rank

Method for Partial Search of 3D CAD Models

This technology offers a novel method for partial search of 3D CAD models, considering both component shape and assembly layout for high-precision results.…

AI & Software

3D CAD Search Boosts Design Efficiency 3x, Cuts Development 15%

~$80K/year estimated design cost savings per facility (est.)

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Protective Barrier Structure

This innovative protective barrier for infrastructure like bridge girders uses a unique two-stage mechanism to absorb vehicle collision energy. It combines…

Civil & Architecture Advanced Materials

2-Stage Impact Absorption Cuts Foundation Costs by ~30%

~$200K/year estimated infrastructure maintenance 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 Estimating Radioactive Cesium Content in Crops

This technology offers a novel method for accurately estimating radioactive cesium in crops, independent of soil potassium levels. It utilizes specialized …

Inspection & Detection AI & Software

Crop Cesium Estimation: ~80% Cost Reduction, Potassium-Independent Accuracy

~$550K/year estimated inspection cost efficiency per facility (est.)

鈴木 邦章 ★ S Rank

Attachment for Masks or Face Shields, Mask, and Face Shield

This technology offers a simple, low-cost attachment for masks and face shields, redirecting straps away from the ears to eliminate discomfort. It signific…

Advanced Materials Consumer & Lifestyle

Cut Mask Ear Discomfort by ~90%, Boost Productivity by ~20%

~$150K/year estimated economic impact per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Composition, Cured Film, Laminate, Vessel, Underwater Structure, Medical Device, and Mic…

This technology offers a novel polymer composition that forms a durable coating, providing long-term antifouling performance in harsh saltwater environment…

Life Sciences Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials

Extend maintenance cycles by ~20%, cut fuel costs 5% with new antifouling coating

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

国立大学法人九州工業大学 ★ S Rank

Method and Apparatus for Detecting Metal Microstructure Changes

This technology offers a non-contact method and device to detect subtle structural changes in metals, indicative of aging or fatigue. By measuring eddy cur…

Manufacturing Inspection & Detection AI & Software

1-Second Non-Contact Metal Degradation Detection: Boost Inspection Efficiency by 3x

~$450K/year estimated cost reduction potential per facility (est.)

国立大学法人九州工業大学 ★ S Rank

Robotic Structure

This technology introduces a robotic structure combining a soft/hard selectable filling with a shape-memory polymer skeleton, enabling both flexible grippi…

Manufacturing AI & Software

Flexible Robots: 20% Productivity Boost, Precision Handling

~$250K/year estimated operational cost reduction and 20% productivity increase per facility (est.).

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Three-Dimensional Video Display Device

This technology delivers high-resolution, glasses-free 3D video by overlaying optimized element image groups and pattern video. It simplifies display archi…

Manufacturing Electronics AI & Software

2x Pixel Density, Simplified 3D Display for Immersive Experiences

~$2.5M/year estimated cost savings and revenue contribution per facility (est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Text Detection Device, Learning Apparatus, and Program

This technology provides a novel AI learning framework that directly optimizes models for high-precision text detection, even when dealing with complex, no…

AI & Software

AI Learning Revolution: Boost Text Detection Accuracy by 20%

~$200K/year estimated operational 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 Groundwater Level Fluctuations

This technology offers a novel method for highly accurate groundwater level detection by applying surface electrical resistivity principles. It uniquely fi…

Manufacturing Inspection & Detection AI & Software

Automated Groundwater Monitoring: ~80% Labor Savings, Noise-Free Data

~$170K/year estimated operational cost reduction per facility (est.)

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Method, Device, and Program for Detecting Bridge Resonance

This technology introduces a novel method, device, and program for high-precision bridge resonance detection from moving trains. By analyzing N-order reson…

Transportation Civil & Architecture AI & Software

Train-borne Bridge Diagnostics: 5× Faster, ~65% Cost Reduction

~$1.5M/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

Control Device, Control Program, Control Method, and Display System

This AR control system provides real-time, context-aware augmented reality information to mobile equipment operating on sloped terrain. It identifies equip…

Manufacturing AI & Software

Sloped Terrain AR Boosts Field Efficiency by 2x, Cuts Accident Risk by ~66%

~$200K/year estimated 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

Information Processing Apparatus, Information Processing System, Control Program, and In…

This technology provides an information processing system that significantly improves safety and efficiency for agricultural machinery operating on slopes.…

Manufacturing AI & Software

Boost Slope Work Productivity by 20%, Cut Fuel Costs by 10%

~$85K/year estimated cost savings and productivity gains 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, Apparatus, and Program for Field Evaluation

This technology quantifies field drainage using IoT sensor data (soil moisture, rainfall) to provide objective insights. It analyzes post-rainfall soil wat…

AI & Software

Quantify Field Drainage: Boost Yields 5-10%, Cut Resource Use 10-15%

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

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Diagnostic Device and Diagnostic Method

This technology provides a high-precision diagnostic system for inverter-controlled rotating machinery, even under fluctuating RPMs. Utilizing a unique DP …

AI & Software

Variable RPM Diagnostics Boosts Uptime by 20%

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