Japanese Patent Intelligence

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

1,810 patents
国立研究開発法人農業・食品産業技術総合研究機構 ★ S Rank

Walking Work Machine

This technology provides a mechanical safety system for walking work machines. It automatically disengages power during reverse operation if the machine ti…

Manufacturing Life Sciences

Walking Machine Safety: Cut Crushing Risk by 50%, Boost Efficiency 15%

~$200K/year estimated accident-related 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

Safety Device for Moving Bodies with Hands-Free Emergency Stop

This technology introduces a novel hands-free emergency stop mechanism for moving bodies like agricultural machinery and industrial robots. By triggering a…

Manufacturing Transportation Healthcare & Safety

Hands-Free Emergency Stop: 2x Faster Response for Moving Bodies

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

学校法人 中央大学 ★ S Rank

Artificial Muscle Actuator and Its Operation Method

This technology introduces a novel artificial muscle actuator that converts combustion energy directly into mechanical motion. Featuring an elastic cylinde…

Manufacturing

Combustion-Powered Artificial Muscles Boost Robotics Speed by ~20%

~$800K/year estimated cost reduction or revenue increase per manufacturing line (est.)

株式会社東レリサーチセンター ★ S Rank

Mass Spectrometry Method for Correcting Evolved Gas Time/Temperature Changes

This technology applies deconvolution analysis to mass spectrometry data, mathematically removing signal broadening and time delays. It enables precise, re…

Inspection & Detection Life Sciences Advanced Materials

Mass Spec: 20% More Accurate, 3× Faster Development

~$150K/year estimated R&D 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

Sorting Machine for Agricultural Products

This technology offers an innovative sorting machine that simultaneously removes mud and precisely sorts root crops like taro by size. Utilizing a unique d…

Manufacturing Life Sciences

Simultaneous Sorting & Mud Removal: 2x Efficiency, 50% Labor Cut

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

国立研究開発法人日本原子力研究開発機構 ★ S Rank

Corrosion Inhibitor and Corrosion Prevention Method for Aqueous Systems

This patent introduces a novel, eco-friendly corrosion inhibitor for metal components in water systems. Utilizing aluminum lactate with specific salts, it …

Advanced Materials

Cut Corrosion Costs by ~66%, Extend Asset Life with Eco-Friendly Agent

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

国立大学法人 東京大学 ★ S Rank

Novel Polymer with Aldaric Acid as a Structural Unit and Manufacturing Method

This technology synthesizes high-molecular-weight thermoplastic polymers from glucaric acid, a biomass-derived resource. It overcomes prior limitations in …

Environment Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials

Bio-Polyamide Cuts CO2 by ~50%, Unlocks $7B+ Market Potential

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

中部エンジニアリング株式会社 ★ S Rank

Method for Processing Hollow Members and Hollow Members

This technology enables the high-efficiency, high-precision manufacturing of complex, non-cylindrical hollow components from thermoplastic epoxy resin. By …

Manufacturing Advanced Materials

Complex Hollow Parts: 30% Cost Reduction, 6x Faster Production

~$250K/year estimated manufacturing 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

Post and Connection Member Installation Apparatus

This technology automates the simultaneous installation of posts and their connection members, significantly reducing manual labor and improving constructi…

Manufacturing Life Sciences

Automated Post Installation: 90% Labor Reduction, 5x Faster Deployment

~$100K/year estimated labor 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 Fruit-Setting Detection, Yield Forecasting, Production Optimization, and Comp…

This technology uses UV light and fluorescence imaging to non-destructively identify fruit-setting status and growth stages on plants. It automates manual …

AI & Software

UV Scans Boost Crop Yield Prediction by 50%, Cut Waste by 2.5%

~$100K/year estimated waste reduction and 20% productivity improvement per facility (est.)

国立大学法人九州工業大学 ★ S Rank

Facial Synthesis Lip-Reading Device and Method

This AI-driven system significantly enhances lip-reading accuracy by standardizing diverse facial features. It processes speaker images, synthesizes them t…

AI & Software Manufacturing

AI-Enhanced Lip-Reading: Boosts Accuracy by ~20%, Predicts Speech with 90%+ Confidence

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

国立大学法人九州工業大学 ★ S Rank

Processing Apparatus and Processing Method

This technology employs superconducting magnetic levitation to precisely control a processing magnet, enabling non-contact, ultra-precision machining. It e…

Manufacturing

Superconducting Maglev Processing: ~50% Defect Reduction, Nanometer Precision

~$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

Juvenile Hormone Signal Inhibitor

This technology offers a novel pest control agent that specifically inhibits juvenile hormone signals in arthropods. It selectively suppresses pest develop…

Chemistry & Pharma Life Sciences Advanced Materials

Next-Gen Pest Control: ~35% More Effective, Safe for Humans & Environment

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Feature Extraction Apparatus and Program

This technology revolutionizes Principal Component Analysis (PCA) by significantly reducing outlier impact and enabling high-accuracy feature extraction fr…

AI & Software Manufacturing

Robust PCA: 90% More Reliable Data, 3x Efficiency with Small Datasets

~$150K/year estimated decision-making loss avoidance per facility (est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Learning Device, Representative Image Extraction Device, and Program

This AI-driven technology automatically extracts optimal representative images from video content, tailored to specific genres. By leveraging neural networ…

AI & Software Electronics Manufacturing

AI-Optimized Content Images Boost Engagement by 20%, Cut Manual Work by 75%

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Transmission Server, Transmission Device, and Program for Adaptive Data Retransmission

This Hybrid ARQ system merges digital broadcast and IP communication, adaptively adjusting coding rates based on IP network packet loss. It ensures stable,…

AI & Software Electronics Manufacturing

Broadcast-IP Fusion Boosts Data Retransmission Efficiency by 50%

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

進藤 ひろ子 ★ S Rank

Male Urinary Incontinence Pad

This patented male incontinence pad features a unique scallop-shell design with a valley-fold joint and gather section, ensuring a superior fit and signifi…

Environment Consumer & Lifestyle Advanced Materials

Streamline Male Incontinence Care: Cut Change Time by ~30%

~$95K/year estimated cost reduction per facility (est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Reception Device and Program

This technology intelligently optimizes video streaming by dynamically balancing playback delay and initial image quality. Before playback, it calculates o…

AI & Software Electronics

Cut Video Start Delay by 20%, Maintain HD Quality in Any Network

~$1M/year estimated opportunity loss reduction and revenue increase per facility (est.)

国立大学法人山梨大学 ★ S Rank

Wireless Power Transfer Device and Wireless Power Transfer Method

This technology provides a cost-effective wireless power transfer solution by generating multiple resonant modes from a single frequency source. It optimiz…

Manufacturing Electronics

Cost-Efficient Wireless Power: Boost Efficiency by 20%, Cut Setup Costs by 30%

~$150K/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

Wireless Device for Autonomous Mobile Grouping and Efficient Network Tracking

This technology enables mobile devices (vehicles, drones, robots) to form autonomous groups, significantly reducing the frequency of location updates to th…

Manufacturing Electronics

Reduce Core Network Load by up to ~67% with Autonomous Mobile Grouping

~$1.5M/year estimated operational cost reduction per large-scale IoT 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

White Head Suppressant and Its Applications

This technology employs an oil-based agent, primarily paraffin, to efficiently suppress white head damage in graminaceous plants, especially rice. By coati…

Life Sciences Advanced Materials

Boost Rice Yields by 15% with Novel White Head Suppression Technology

~$1M/year estimated revenue opportunity (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 Suppressing Heavy Metal Accumulation in Plants Using Transpiration Inhibitors

This technology applies a safe transpiration-suppressing compound to plants, significantly reducing heavy metal accumulation in edible parts like rice and …

Life Sciences Advanced Materials

Cut heavy metals in crops by 20%, boosting food safety and farm profitability.

~$200K/year estimated net revenue increase 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

Transpiration Suppressant Using Jasmonates

This technology utilizes jasmonates, particularly prohydrojasmonate, in a composition to regulate plant transpiration. By controlling stomatal opening, it …

Life Sciences Advanced Materials

Boost Crop Yields by 1.2x, Cut Plant Stress by 30% Amid Climate Change

~$1.0M/year estimated revenue increase per large-scale farm (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

Weed Removal Apparatus for Paddy Fields

This technology offers a groundbreaking, herbicide-free solution for paddy field weed control. It physically separates weeds from soil, vacuums them, and p…

Manufacturing Life Sciences

Paddy Weeding: 70% Labor Cut, 90% Re-growth Prevention, Herbicide-Free

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