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 海上・港湾・航空技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Automated Ship Guidance Method, Program, System, and Vessel

This technology offers an innovative, low-computational-load method for autonomous ship guidance. It dynamically calculates target points and optimal steer…

Manufacturing Transportation AI & Software

Automated Ship Guidance: 80% Less Compute, 4x Faster Deployment

~$1.5M/year estimated operational cost reduction per enterprise (est.)

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

In-Vehicle Device, Unlocking System, and Method for Controlling an In-Vehicle Device

This technology enables secure, direct in-car delivery by remotely unlocking vehicles via a linked delivery system. It drastically reduces redelivery rates…

Manufacturing Transportation Civil & Architecture

1.5x Logistics Efficiency: In-Car Delivery Cuts Redeliveries by 80%

~$1.5M/year estimated delivery cost reduction per enterprise (est.)

国立研究開発法人 海上・港湾・航空技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Autonomous Vessel Operation and Risk Analysis System and Method

This technology is an innovative operation and risk analysis system for autonomous vessels, combining AI-driven planning with human oversight. It defines a…

AI & Software

Autonomous Shipping: AI Cuts Accident Risk by ~20%, Boosts Efficiency

~$950K/year estimated operational cost savings per facility (est.)

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Method for Redundant Configuration of Seismometers

This technology provides a redundant operational method for seismometers, ensuring continuous data acquisition even when core components (sensor, computati…

AI & Software Transportation

Seismometer Uptime 99.99%, Cuts Opex 20% with Autonomous Redundancy

~$200K/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

Seismograph System Information Suppression Method

This technology optimizes seismograph operations by suppressing redundant data telegrams, reducing communication volume by up to 90%. With redundant proces…

AI & Software

Seismic Data: 90% Less Traffic, 2x Reliability for Critical Infrastructure

~$750K/year estimated communication cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立大学法人電気通信大学 ★ S Rank

Information Transmission System, Information Transmission Method, and Base Station Progr…

This technology provides a highly efficient and reliable information transmission system for low-cost IoT devices. It precisely estimates and compensates f…

AI & Software Electronics

Low-Cost IoT: 1.5x Data Efficiency, ~30% CAPEX Savings via Clock Drift Control

~$150K/year estimated communication 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

Putrescine-Producing Lactic Acid Bacteria

This technology offers novel *Lactobacillus paussivorans* strains (N36/N50) that efficiently produce putrescine, a key functional amino acid. These probiot…

Life Sciences Advanced Materials

1.5x Putrescine Output: Accelerate Functional Food Market Entry by 2.5 Years

~$1M/year estimated profit contribution, with a 2.5-year reduction in development time (est.).

学校法人 関西大学 ★ S Rank

Ice Recrystallization Inhibitor

This technology introduces a novel low-molecular-weight compound as a potent Ice Recrystallization Inhibitor (IRI). It effectively prevents ice crystal gro…

Life Sciences Advanced Materials

Triple Food Freshness, Cut Cell Loss by 80% with Novel IRI Agent

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

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Thorium Adsorbent Material, Its Manufacturing Method, and Methods for Extracting Thorium…

This technology introduces a novel porous silica adsorbent with a unique hierarchical pore structure, enabling highly selective and efficient extraction of…

Inspection & Detection Advanced Materials Manufacturing

Thorium Recovery Boost: 1.5× Efficiency, 20% Cost Cut in Waste Treatment

~$850K/year estimated resource value creation and cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立大学法人電気通信大学 ★ S Rank

Image Generation Apparatus, Image Generation Method, and Program

This technology automatically extracts numerical data and sentiment (positive/negative) from text, then visualizes it using color-coded templates. It trans…

Manufacturing AI & Software Electronics

Instant Visuals: Numerical Data & Sentiment Clarity, Boost Decision Speed by 20%

~$0.5M/year estimated operational efficiency improvement per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Mg-based Anode Material and Mg Secondary Battery Using the Same

This technology introduces an advanced Mg-based anode material for secondary batteries, overcoming the limitations of conventional Mg batteries. By control…

Advanced Materials Manufacturing Electronics

Mg Anode Breakthrough: 50+ Cycles, ~30% Raw Material Cost Reduction

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Magnetic Thin-Wire Memory

This technology utilizes a novel magnetic thin-wire structure with localized recesses to enable 3x higher magnetic domain density and reduce recording curr…

Manufacturing Electronics

3x Data Density, 66% Power Reduction for Next-Gen Memory

~$1.5M/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

Gas Sensor for High-Sensitivity Detection and Precise Hydrogen Identification

This innovative gas sensor precisely differentiates hydrogen from other reducing and oxidizing gases using a metal oxide semiconductor. It applies bias vol…

AI & Software Manufacturing Inspection & Detection

Precise Hydrogen ID, ~20% Reduction in False Alarms for Broad Gas Detection

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

国立大学法人福井大学 ★ S Rank

Evaluation Method, Evaluation System, and Semiconductor Device Manufacturing Method

This technology offers an innovative, non-destructive method to precisely map electric field distributions at semiconductor interfaces, crucial for next-ge…

Advanced Materials AI & Software Electronics

10x Precision for Semiconductor Interface Evaluation, Cutting Development Cycles

~$1M/year estimated reduction in semiconductor development costs per facility (est.).

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Transmission Device

This technology provides a transmission device for 5G/Beyond 5G, generating hierarchically multiplexed signals across high and low data layers within the s…

Manufacturing AI & Software Electronics

1.5× Transmission Performance, ~50% Non-linear Distortion Reduction

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

国立大学法人豊橋技術科学大学 ★ S Rank

Composite Insulating Board and Method for Manufacturing the Same

This technology develops a composite insulating board using a thermoplastic resin matrix with precisely oriented boron nitride (BN) particles. It uniquely …

Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials Electronics

Boost Thermal Conductivity to 35W/m·K, Dielectric Strength to 95kV/mm

~$3.5M/year estimated cost reduction per facility (est.)

松本 秀治 ★ S Rank

Sanitary Mask Support Device

This technology provides a sanitary mask support that creates a critical space between the wearer's mouth and the mask, significantly improving breathing c…

Consumer & Lifestyle Healthcare & Safety

2x Mask Comfort, ~30% Easier Breathing for Enhanced Productivity

~$150K/year estimated productivity improvement per facility (est.)

国立大学法人鳥取大学 ★ S Rank

Self-Propelled Flower Bud and Anther Harvesting Machine and Method

This self-propelled system fully automates pollen harvesting, from flower bud collection to high-precision anther sorting. Integrating all modules on a mob…

Life Sciences Manufacturing

Automated Pollen Harvesting: 3x Productivity, 90% Labor Savings

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Control Method for Magnetic Thin-Wire Devices

This technology provides a novel control method for magnetic thin-wire devices, effectively suppressing leakage current from recording elements. It signifi…

AI & Software

Halve Leakage Current, Boost Magnetic Device Yield by 20%

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Image Encoding Device, Image Decoding Device, and Program

This technology significantly enhances video compression by optimizing prediction accuracy at a sub-block level. It evaluates pixel-level similarity across…

Electronics AI & Software Manufacturing

Boost Video Compression by 30% for Next-Gen Immersive Experiences

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

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Rail Track Inspection Data Processing Method and Apparatus

This technology processes optical sensor data for rail track inspection, automatically identifying and suppressing local anomalies. By enhancing data relia…

AI & Software

Rail Track Inspection: ~90% Anomaly Reduction, $1.0M Annual Cost Savings

~$1.0M/year estimated maintenance cost reduction per large railway company (est.).

学校法人 中央大学 ★ S Rank

Thin Film Adhesion Strength Evaluation Method, Apparatus, and Test Substrate

This technology uses laser-induced shockwaves to non-destructively evaluate thin film adhesion strength. By precisely controlling shockwave propagation and…

AI & Software Manufacturing

Non-Destructive Thin Film Adhesion: 1.5x Quality, ~$530K Annual Savings

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

学校法人 中央大学 ★ S Rank

Indentation Mapping Apparatus and Indentation Mapping Method

This technology revolutionizes material characterization by applying Bayesian optimization to indentation mapping. It intelligently determines optimal meas…

AI & Software Manufacturing

5x Faster Material Evaluation with AI, ~80% Less Skilled Labor

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

学校法人 中央大学 ★ S Rank

Pipe Inspection Apparatus

This technology provides an advanced pipe inspection system that actively removes internal residues like water or debris, ensuring clear, high-resolution i…

Inspection & Detection AI & Software Manufacturing

3× Inspection Quality, ~20% Cost Reduction in Pipe Maintenance

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