Japanese Patent Intelligence

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

3,250 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

Compaction Device

This technology is an add-on compaction device for wet-seeding systems. It features a unique cylindrical design with drainage channels that prevent water f…

Manufacturing Life Sciences

Wet-Seeding Compaction: ~90% Soil Flatness, ~20% Yield Boost

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

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

System for Notifying Users of Specific Wavelength Light Emitter Presence

This technology provides a vehicle-mounted system that precisely detects and notifies users of specific wavelength light emitters. By combining Fresnel len…

AI & Software Manufacturing

Boost Vehicle Safety by 20%, Cut Accident Costs by ~$1M/Year

~$1M/year estimated accident-related cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立大学法人鳥取大学 ★ S Rank

Bile Duct Cancer Therapeutic Agent

This technology introduces a novel therapeutic agent, a verteporfin-like compound, targeting Yes-associated protein (YAP)-expressing cancers, particularly …

Chemistry & Pharma Life Sciences Advanced Materials

Bile Duct Cancer: Novel YAP Inhibitor Offers New Hope, ~3x Faster Development

~$50M/year estimated new market creation in bile duct cancer treatment (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 Cultivation Assistance Program

This technology provides an AI-driven program to assist fruit and vegetable cultivation. It precisely estimates photosynthesis and growth using environment…

AI & Software Life Sciences

AI-Driven Crop Management Boosts Yields by 15%, Cuts Costs by 10%

~$0.5M/year estimated economic impact per facility (est.)

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Rail Break Detection Device and Rail Break Detection Method

This technology uses vehicle-mounted acoustic sensors for real-time rail break detection, eliminating costly ground infrastructure. It analyzes sound data …

Civil & Architecture Manufacturing Transportation

Real-Time Rail Break Detection Cuts Inspection Costs by ~65%

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

松岡 孝夫 ★ S Rank

Mask

This innovative technology creates a 3D-fitting mask from a single piece of stretchable fabric, entirely eliminating the need for sewing or adhesives. Its …

Consumer & Lifestyle Advanced Materials

No-Sew Mask Cuts Manufacturing Costs by ~30%, Boosts Production Efficiency

~$250K/year estimated profit contribution per facility (est.)

国立大学法人東京科学大学 ★ S Rank

Thin-Film Artificial Skin

This flexible, large-area artificial skin detects touch without external power. Utilizing a unique layered structure, it senses capacitance changes from co…

AI & Software Inspection & Detection Advanced Materials

Boost Robot Precision 1.5x, Cut Operational Costs by ~30%

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

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Method and Apparatus for Measuring Current-Voltage Characteristics, Quality Control Meth…

This technology uses a multi-probe system and unique electrical sequencing to precisely measure interface and bulk resistance in advanced materials. It ove…

AI & Software Manufacturing Electronics

Boost Quality Control: Cut Defect Rates by 1% with Precision Interface Measurement

~$200K/year estimated quality improvement and measurement cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Ultra-Low Resistance Connection Method for High-Temperature Oxide and Metallic Supercond…

This technology offers an innovative method for ultra-low resistance connections between high-temperature oxide and metallic superconducting wires. It achi…

Advanced Materials Electronics

Ultra-Low Resistance Superconducting Connections: 10^-9Ω, 6x Faster Deployment

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

国立大学法人千葉大学 ★ S Rank

Rotor for Mitigating Collision Impact and Maintaining Small Aircraft Flight Stability

This innovative rotor technology for small aircraft and drones features a unique link mechanism that allows blades to fold inward upon impact, reducing col…

Manufacturing Transportation

Drone Rotors Cut Impact by 60%, Boost Flight Stability

~$150K/year estimated operational cost savings and revenue generation per facility (est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Optical Modulation Element and Phase Measurement Device

This technology introduces a groundbreaking single optical element that integrates multiple functions, enabling highly accurate phase measurement. It drama…

AI & Software

Single-Element Optics: 50% Smaller, 2x Precision for 3D Sensing

~$650K/year estimated cost reduction potential per facility (est.)

名古屋市 ★ S Rank

Method and System for Measuring Thermal Properties Related to Heat Conduction of a Measu…

This technology provides a high-precision, single-sample system for measuring thermal conductivity and contact thermal resistance. By integrating infrared …

Inspection & Detection Electronics

Single-Sample Thermal Analysis: Accelerate R&D by 66%, Save ~$65K Annually

~$100K/year estimated R&D cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人情報通信研究機構 ★ S Rank

Information Transmission System

This innovative system enables high-speed, low-cost transmission of large-capacity data using mobile units (drones, vehicles) as millimeter-wave relays. Mi…

AI & Software Electronics

Mobile Millimeter-Wave Relay: Cut Remote Data Transmission Costs by 30%

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

大原 尚通 A Rank

Coke Dry Quenching System

This technology revolutionizes coke dry quenching (CDQ) by enhancing cooling gas injection devices. It ensures uniform coke descent and maximizes cooling c…

Manufacturing Environment Advanced Materials

Boost Coke Cooling by ~20%, Increase Throughput by ~15%

~$1.5M/year estimated cost savings and revenue increase per facility (est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Image Encoding Device, Image Decoding Device, and Programs Thereof

This technology significantly improves in-frame prediction for small blocks (8x8 pixels or less) in HEVC/VVC video encoding, crucial for high-definition co…

AI & Software Electronics

Boost Video Transmission Efficiency by 20%, Enhance 8K/VR Quality

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

国立大学法人九州工業大学 ★ S Rank

Underwater Observation System and Underwater Observation Method

This technology offers a revolutionary cable-powered underwater observation system, eliminating the need for complex AUV navigation and battery constraints…

Manufacturing Transportation

Cable-Powered Underwater Observation: 2x Efficiency, 30% Cost Cut, 14-Year Exclusivity

~$0.2M/year estimated operational cost reduction per facility, with 2x exploration efficiency (est.)…

国立大学法人山口大学 ★ S Rank

Image Processing Apparatus, Image Processing Program, and Image Processing Method

This technology estimates the 3D shape of endovascular devices from a single 2D X-ray image. It significantly reduces patient and physician radiation expos…

AI & Software Manufacturing Life Sciences

Single X-ray 3D Visualization Cuts Radiation by ~70% in Endovascular Procedures

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

学校法人早稲田大学 ★ S Rank

Robot, Mobile Path Generation System and Program, and Movement Prediction Device

This technology provides an advanced autonomous robot navigation system that predicts human and obstacle interactions in crowded environments. Unlike basic…

AI & Software Manufacturing

Crowded Environments Optimized: 1.5× Human-Robot Collaboration, 30% Efficiency Gain

~$250K/year estimated cost savings and revenue increase per facility (est.)

国立大学法人九州工業大学 ★ S Rank

Flange Joint

This technology introduces a novel flange joint design that significantly extends gasket lifespan by enabling reuse through a unique knife-edge compression…

Manufacturing

Double Gasket Lifespan, Cut Maintenance Costs by ~30%

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

学校法人 中央大学 ★ S Rank

Garment for Body Movement Assist Device

This technology introduces an advanced garment for body movement assist devices, featuring a non-stretch outer layer for efficient force transmission and a…

Chemistry & Pharma Manufacturing

1.2x Assist Force, ~50% Less Discomfort: Redefining Wearable Robotics

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

学校法人幾徳学園 ★ S Rank

Energy Recovery Device

This technology integrates an ejector with a vacuum vessel to simultaneously control fluid speed and recover wasted energy. It converts fluid pressure into…

Manufacturing

Boost Energy Recovery by 20%, Cut Fluid System Costs

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

大学共同利用機関法人自然科学研究機構 ★ S Rank

Method for Detecting Temperature Anomalies in Superconductors

This technology offers a highly accurate and rapid method to detect temperature anomalies, or quenches, in superconductors. By sensing pressure changes fro…

AI & Software Inspection & Detection Electronics

Superconductor Quench: Millisecond Detection Prevents ~$350K Annual Loss

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

横沢 聡 A Rank

Pointing Device

This technology introduces a novel pointing device utilizing a flexible rod that plastically deforms and retains its shape. Integrated load cells detect th…

AI & Software

Flexible Rod Boosts Productivity by 15% in Confined Spaces

~$120K/year estimated cost reduction per facility (est.)

公立大学法人秋田県立大学 ★ S Rank

Atmospheric Environmental Measurement Method

This technology deploys autonomous drones equipped with environmental and weather sensors to map 3D air quality with high temporal resolution. Drones colle…

AI & Software Transportation Inspection & Detection

Drone-Based 3D Air Monitoring Cuts Data Collection Costs by ~60%

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