Japanese Patent Intelligence

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

1,810 patents
学校法人同志社 ★ S Rank

Ultrasonic Liquid Crystal Lens and Control Method for Ultrasonic Liquid Crystal Lenses

This technology introduces an ultrasonic liquid crystal lens that overcomes traditional diameter limitations. By employing an annular ultrasonic transducer…

AI & Software

Ultrasonic Lens Cuts AR/VR Eye Strain by ~30%, Expands Field of View

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

株式会社 情報システムエンジニアリング ★ S Rank

Information Provision System and Method

This technology revolutionizes enterprise information retrieval by drastically reducing index size by up to 90% and accelerating search performance by up t…

AI & Software

Boost Search Performance 10x, Cut Index Size 90% for Enterprise Data

~$330K/year estimated operational cost and labor 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

Pre-treatment Method for Organic Waste, Organic Waste Treatment Method, and Pre-treatmen…

This bio-pre-treatment technology leverages the black soldier fly larval gut microbiome to efficiently decompose odor-causing organic waste. It significant…

Manufacturing Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials

Organic Waste: 90% Odor Reduction, Circular Bio-Processing with BSF Gut Microbes

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

国立大学法人佐賀大学 ★ S Rank

Seaweed and Shellfish Aquaculture System

This technology integrates seaweed and shellfish aquaculture in a closed-loop system, leveraging seaweed's photosynthesis to enrich water with oxygen for a…

Life Sciences

1.5× Productivity, ~30% Cost Reduction in Sustainable Aquaculture

~$425K/year estimated profit improvement per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

High-Temperature Shape Memory Alloy, Its Manufacturing Method, and Actuators and Engines…

This innovative high-temperature shape memory alloy (SMA) operates reliably from 350°C to 990°C, a range previously inaccessible to SMAs. Its unique Ti-Zr-…

Advanced Materials

High-Temp SMA: 1.5× Lifespan, 20% Lighter, 350-990°C Operation

~$1.5M/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

Method for Generating Synthetic Paired Data and Acquiring Sequence Transformation Models

This technology automates the creation of large-scale, high-quality synthetic paired data from small, unpaired datasets. It resolves the critical data shor…

Manufacturing AI & Software

AI Data Shortage Solved: Build High-Accuracy Models 80% Faster

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

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Anomaly Detection Device and Anomaly Detection Method

This AI-powered image processing technology significantly enhances anomaly detection for overhead rail line equipment. It intelligently scales images based…

AI & Software

Rail Infrastructure: AI Vision Boosts Anomaly Detection 90%, Cuts Inspection Time 30%

~$2M/year estimated maintenance cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立大学法人金沢大学 ★ S Rank

Diagnostic Agent for Measuring Organic Anion Transporter Function

This technology provides a diagnostic agent for easily and accurately assessing Organic Anion Transporter Polypeptide (OATP) function using a radiolabeled …

Chemistry & Pharma Inspection & Detection Advanced Materials

Personalized Medicine Accelerated: OATP Test Cuts Drug Development by ~10%

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

国立大学法人千葉大学 ★ S Rank

Method for Analyzing Kidney Tissue Using Fluorescence Imaging

This technology offers a novel 3D fluorescence imaging method for highly accurate kidney tissue analysis, specifically for glomerular damage. It eliminates…

Inspection & Detection Advanced Materials AI & Software

3D Fluorescence Halves Kidney Biopsy Time, Boosts Accuracy by ~30%

~$1.0M/year estimated diagnostic cost reduction and early treatment contribution per facility (est.)

学校法人神奈川大学 ★ S Rank

Compound, Surface Treatment Agent, and Surface Treatment Method

This patent introduces a novel compound for efficiently applying multiple functional groups to material surfaces in a single step. It eliminates complex pr…

Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials

Streamlined Surface Treatment: 50% Process Cut, Multi-functional Materials

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

3D Video Display Device

This patent introduces a groundbreaking 3D display device that projects multi-viewpoint images, achieving significant miniaturization by up to 50%. It comb…

Manufacturing Electronics AI & Software

Compact 3D Displays: Up to 50% Smaller, Delivering Immersive Multi-Viewpoint Visuals

~$350K/year estimated equipment investment and operational cost savings per facility (est.)

株式会社ステップ・ケイ・スリー ★ S Rank

Method for Detecting Ship Draft Line and Draft Line Control System

This technology provides a real-time, high-precision method for detecting a vessel's draft line during navigation, utilizing internal hull temperature sens…

Transportation Inspection & Detection AI & Software

Real-time Draft Detection: Cut Fuel Costs by 15%, Boost Stability

~$150K/year estimated fuel cost reduction per vessel (est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Loudness Measurement Device and Program

This technology precisely measures loudness for object-based audio by analyzing metadata and applying intelligent weighting. It ensures consistent, high-qu…

AI & Software

Object Audio Loudness: ~40% Quality Boost, ~$48K/yr Cost Savings

~$48K/year estimated content production and distribution 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 and Program for Detecting Fluid Leakage Location

This AI-driven technology precisely identifies fluid leak locations in pipelines by analyzing pressure data. It temporarily suppresses flow, captures subtl…

Manufacturing AI & Software

AI Pinpoints Pipe Leaks 3x Faster, Cutting Infrastructure Maintenance Costs

~$165K/year estimated maintenance cost reduction per facility (est.)

川田 力 ★ S Rank

Mealtime Mask

This innovative mealtime mask features a main body covering the nose and mouth, plus an access port for hands or cutlery. It significantly reduces droplet …

Advanced Materials Healthcare & Safety Consumer & Lifestyle

Reduce Mealtime Droplets by ~90%, Cut Hygiene Costs by $1M Annually

~$1M/year estimated hygiene management 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

In-Facility Temperature Control Method, Program, and Device

This AI-powered system proactively prevents high-temperature crop damage in controlled environments. It predicts greenhouse temperature trends and automati…

Manufacturing

AI-Powered Greenhouses: Boost Yields by 20%, Cut Heat Stress

~$100K/year estimated revenue increase per hectare (est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Voice Extraction Apparatus and Program

This technology leverages a two-stage deep learning mechanism for highly accurate voice extraction. It dramatically reduces the learning iterations require…

Manufacturing AI & Software

2-Stage AI Cuts Learning Costs by ~66%, Boosts Voice Extraction Speed by ~20%

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

国立研究開発法人科学技術振興機構 ★ S Rank

Method for Producing Esters

This technology efficiently converts gaseous alkanes, such as natural gas or methane, into high-value esters using a proprietary metal salt catalyst under …

Advanced Materials

Gaseous Alkanes to Esters: 20% Raw Material Cost Reduction

~$2M/year estimated raw material cost reduction and CO2 emission suppression (est.)

国立研究開発法人理化学研究所 ★ S Rank

Measurement Device, Measurement Method, Quantum Computer, Control Method, and Integrated…

This technology significantly enhances quantum dot device measurement efficiency and accuracy by automating signal acquisition and control signal generatio…

Manufacturing AI & Software

Quantum Dot Measurement: 2x Efficiency, ~20% Faster Development Cycle

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

国立大学法人福井大学 ★ S Rank

Method for Acquiring Data for Tumor Evaluation and Its Utilization

This technology offers a non-invasive, rapid method for tumor evaluation by measuring changes in serum antioxidant capacity over time. It provides critical…

AI & Software

Non-Invasive Cancer Screening: Reduces Invasive Procedures by ~40%

~$1M/year estimated medical 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

Picking System

This innovative AI-driven picking system uses 3D sensors and advanced image analysis to identify optimal gripping points, dramatically reducing damage to d…

Manufacturing AI & Software

AI Vision Picking Cuts Produce Damage by ~90%, Boosts Accuracy 1.5x

~$150K/year estimated food loss reduction per facility (est.)

国立大学法人福井大学 ★ S Rank

Lipid Bilayer Control Device, Control Program, Control Method, Control System, and Drug …

This technology offers high-precision feedback control over lipid bilayer physical properties, crucial for drug screening. By stabilizing membrane conditio…

Manufacturing AI & Software

Precision Lipid Bilayer Control: Accelerate Drug Discovery by 30%

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

三井金属株式会社 ★ S Rank

Method for Manufacturing Laminate and Metal Foil with Resin Layer

This technology revolutionizes high-density circuit board manufacturing by preventing resin breakage and residue during transfer. Utilizing a unique styren…

Manufacturing Electronics

Zero Resin Breakage: Boost Yield by 20%, Cut Costs 15%

~$200K/year estimated cost savings and 15% productivity increase per facility (est.)

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

Speed Measurement Device and Program

This technology uses a microwave Doppler sensor for precise speed measurement across various sports. It uniquely switches between dedicated and general-pur…

Manufacturing AI & Software Consumer & Lifestyle

Multi-Sport Speed Tech: Cut Equipment Costs by ~50%

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