Japanese Patent Intelligence

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

1,810 patents
日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Transmission Server, Transmission Device, Reception Device, and Program

This technology enhances digital broadcast reliability by integrating IP-based data retransmission with advanced error correction. It efficiently compensat…

Electronics AI & Software

Digital Broadcast: 20% More Efficient Retransmission, Near-Zero Data Loss

~$1M/year estimated opportunity cost reduction and customer satisfaction improvement (est.)

国立研究開発法人理化学研究所 ★ S Rank

Inductor Element and Equipment Including the Same

This technology introduces a novel inductor element leveraging electron spin quantum phenomena, moving beyond traditional electromagnetic induction. It use…

Manufacturing Electronics

Spin-based Inductors: ~33% Smaller Devices, 20% Less Power Loss

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

国立大学法人九州工業大学 ★ S Rank

LCL Filter Life Diagnostic Device and Method

This technology provides high-precision, sensorless life diagnostics for LCL filter capacitors in grid-tied converters, crucial for renewable energy system…

Manufacturing Electronics

Sensorless LCL Filter Diagnostics: Boost Reliability 30%, Cut Costs by ~65%

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

Ladder and Leg Spread Restriction Device for Ladders

This technology significantly enhances ladder safety and efficiency on sloped or uneven terrain. It integrates a unique link mechanism and locking system t…

Manufacturing Civil & Architecture

Sloped Terrain Safety: 3x Stability, 1.5x Efficiency for High-Risk Work

~$150K/year estimated accident risk and operational loss reduction per facility (est.)

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Rail Break Detection Apparatus and Method

This technology uses vehicle-mounted accelerometers and advanced signal processing to detect rail breaks with high accuracy. It employs low-frequency filte…

Transportation AI & Software

Vehicle-Mounted Rail Break Detection: ~33% Accident Risk Reduction, No Ground Equipment

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Data Transmitting/Receiving Apparatus and Program for Robots

This technology enhances robot system efficiency and real-time responsiveness by autonomously assessing internet congestion and routing large data files th…

Manufacturing Electronics AI & Software

Robot Speech: Zero Latency, 30% Cloud Cost Savings

~$150K/year estimated economic impact per facility (AI 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

Disaster Prediction Support Method and Disaster Prediction Support Device

This technology integrates mechanical behavior analysis with machine learning to predict damage to structures and natural objects. It compares physics-base…

Manufacturing Healthcare & Safety AI & Software

AI & Physics Modeling Boosts Disaster Prediction Accuracy by 30%

~$33.5M/year estimated disaster-related cost reduction per facility (est.)

ファミリーイナダ株式会社 ★ S Rank

Massage Machine

This technology employs multiple pairs of massage elements arranged vertically, controlling their independent movement with precise timing. This unique, st…

Manufacturing

Boost Massage Product Revenue by ~15% with Human-Like Touch Control

~$1.5M/year estimated revenue increase per product category (est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Omnidirectional Video Display System, Distributed Processing Device, Omnidirectional Vid…

This technology revolutionizes omnidirectional video streaming by dynamically optimizing quality based on the viewer's gaze. It delivers high-definition co…

Manufacturing Electronics AI & Software

30% Bandwidth Cut, Ultra-Low Latency for Immersive VR/AR Experiences

~$350K/year estimated communication cost savings per large-scale VR live streaming service (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 Method, Information Processing Program, and Information Processin…

This AI-driven technology precisely predicts tomato seedling growth, specifically the number of leaves below the first flower cluster (NLPI), by integratin…

Manufacturing AI & Software

AI-Powered Tomato Growth Prediction: >90% Accuracy, up to 20% Labor Savings

~$100K/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

Viral Infection Inhibitor and Method for Inhibiting Viral Infection in Cells

This technology utilizes a novel compound to physically prevent viral attachment to host cells, offering a broad-spectrum defense against various viruses. …

Advanced Materials Chemistry & Pharma Life Sciences

Block ~33% of Viral Infections: New Cell Protection Strategy

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

国立大学法人九州工業大学 ★ S Rank

Material Processing Method and System, Material Joining, Electronic Components, and Bill…

This technology applies a photoreactive particle solution to a material surface, then uses an electric field to concentrate particles and light to create m…

Manufacturing Electronics

Precision Micro-Patterning: Cuts Labor by ~30%, Flexible Design.

~$0.55M/year estimated cost reduction per facility (est.)

名古屋HKプランニング株式会社 ★ S Rank

Foot-Operated Slide Latch Lock

This foot-operated slide latch system allows users to lock and unlock hinged doors without hand contact, significantly reducing germ transmission in public…

Healthcare & Safety Civil & Architecture

Foot-Operated Door Locks: Boost Hygiene, Cut Cleaning Costs by ~20%

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

学校法人北里研究所 ★ S Rank

Agent for Preventing or Treating Tubulointerstitial Disorder

This technology offers an innovative screening method for tubulointerstitial disorder, a key factor in chronic kidney disease progression. By targeting the…

Advanced Materials Chemistry & Pharma AI & Software

Kidney Drug Discovery: Accelerate by 2 Years, Boost Efficiency 1.5x

~$13.5M/year estimated economic impact from 2-year drug development acceleration (est.).

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Method for Manufacturing Thin-Film Transistors and Thin-Film Transistors

This technology revolutionizes Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) manufacturing by enabling vacuum-free, damage-free electrode formation through a solution-based p…

Manufacturing Electronics

Vacuum-Free TFT Manufacturing: Costs Cut by ~65%, Productivity Doubles

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Stacked Semiconductor Device and Manufacturing Method

This technology introduces a novel stacked semiconductor device where I/O pads are offset, enabling direct top-layer connections and simplifying manufactur…

Manufacturing Electronics AI & Software

20% Faster Production, 15% Higher Yield for Stacked Chips

~$2.0M/year estimated manufacturing cost reduction per facility (est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Image Filtering Apparatus and Program, and Image Encoding Apparatus and Program

This technology optimizes image compression by prioritizing visual quality in depth-sensitive regions, reducing data volume by up to 20% while maintaining …

AI & Software

2x Compression, Preserving Visual Quality for Immersive Media with up to 20% Data Reduction

~$0.5M–$5M/year estimated cost reduction per large-scale facility (est.)

国立大学法人電気通信大学 ★ S Rank

Aerial Image Generation System, Distortion Correction Function Generation Method, and Ae…

This technology generates clear, distortion-free aerial images even when transparent or reflective objects are present in the light path. It uses CG simula…

Manufacturing Electronics AI & Software

Distortion-Free Aerial Images: ~20% Infection Risk Reduction, 1.5x Engagement

~$200K/year estimated operational cost savings 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 Producing Lepidopteran Eggs with Extended Nucleic Acid Acceptance Period

This technology extends the foreign nucleic acid acceptance period in lepidopteran insect eggs through specific temperature treatments. It significantly bo…

Advanced Materials Life Sciences

Boost Moth Gene Editing by 20%, Cut R&D Costs by 1/3

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

国立大学法人山口大学 ★ S Rank

Modified Human Interleukin-4 Receptor Polypeptide and M2 Macrophage Differentiation Indu…

This patent introduces a modified human IL-4 receptor polypeptide that efficiently induces M2 macrophage differentiation. Unlike conventional methods, it o…

Advanced Materials Chemistry & Pharma Life Sciences

M2 Macrophage Induction: Accelerate Drug Development by ~30%

~$13M/year estimated R&D cost reduction per development program (AI est.)

国立研究開発法人量子科学技術研究開発機構 ★ S Rank

Article, Method for Manufacturing Article, Composite, and Method for Manufacturing Compo…

This technology utilizes a modified polylactic acid (PLA) surface to enable cells to autonomously form complex 3D structures, mimicking biological tissues.…

Advanced Materials Chemistry & Pharma Life Sciences

3D Cell Sheets: Precision Tissue Recreation, Accelerating R&D by 5×

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

nan ★ S Rank

Information Processing Apparatus, Information Processing Method, and Program

This AI-powered system uses aerial imagery to precisely identify and predict pest infestation spread in agricultural fields. By segmenting affected areas a…

Manufacturing AI & Software

AI Predicts Pest Spread with 20% Higher Accuracy, Boosting Farm Productivity 1.5x

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

地方独立行政法人青森県産業技術センター ★ S Rank

Method for Producing Katakuri Tissue Culture with Antioxidant Activity and Antioxidant A…

This technology offers a breakthrough method for cultivating high-antioxidant compounds from the rare Katakuri plant via tissue culture. It ensures a stabl…

Advanced Materials Life Sciences

Rare Plant Antioxidants: Stable Supply, ~20% Revenue Boost

~$1.5M/year estimated new business creation potential (est.)

国立大学法人信州大学 ★ S Rank

Powder Photoelectrode, Translucent Powder Photoelectrode and Manufacturing Method, and P…

This technology introduces a powder photoelectrode with a layered oxide nanosheet that securely binds photocatalyst powder to a substrate at low cost. It a…

Advanced Materials Manufacturing

Low-Cost Binding Boosts Photoelectrode Efficiency by ~20%

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