Japanese Patent Intelligence

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

3,250 patents
公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Motor Control Method and Control Device

This technology provides an innovative motor control method for railway vehicles, mitigating abrupt traction force changes during wheel re-adhesion after s…

Electronics AI & Software Transportation

Enhance Rail Comfort & Stability: Reduce Re-adhesion Shock by 30%

~$1M/year estimated operational trouble loss reduction per facility (AI est.)

国立大学法人千葉大学 ★ S Rank

Film Exhibiting Metallic Luster and Paint for Forming the Film

This technology uses a novel thiophene copolymer to create a strong, deep metallic luster, replacing heavy metal pigments. It offers superior design flexib…

Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials

Achieve 5% Product Price Premium with Polymer Metallic Luster

~$1.5M–$3.5M/year estimated product value enhancement per facility (est.)

株式会社 情報システムエンジニアリング ★ S Rank

Information Processing Apparatus and Information Processing Method

This AI system provides real-time, context-aware guidance for manual tasks, using image recognition to identify work scenes and objects. It delivers precis…

Manufacturing AI & Software

Boost Productivity 1.5x, Cut Errors 50% with AI-Guided Operations

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

国立研究開発法人情報通信研究機構 ★ S Rank

Buried Object Exploration Device and Method

This technology uses an adaptive "response matrix" algorithm to enable stable, high-precision subsurface object detection, even in environments with fluctu…

AI & Software Manufacturing

2x Precision in Subsea Exploration: Adaptive Radar Overcomes Harsh Environments

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

国立大学法人 熊本大学 ★ S Rank

System for Evaluating Organism-Level Healthspan Using C. elegans

This technology provides an automated system for evaluating organism-level healthspan using C. elegans. By quantifying both lifespan and 'immobility rate,'…

AI & Software Inspection & Detection Life Sciences

2x Faster Healthspan Screening, 20% Lead Time Reduction for Longevity R&D

~$350K/year estimated R&D cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立大学法人鳥取大学 ★ S Rank

Ultrasound Diagnostic System

This technology introduces a cuff-type support band for reproducible and easy ultrasound probe fixation on the knee. By adjusting internal pressure, it ens…

Chemistry & Pharma Manufacturing Life Sciences

Knee Ultrasound: ~90% Improved Reproducibility, ~20% Faster Exams

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

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Sample for Hydrogen Permeation Detection and Its Manufacturing Method

This technology provides a rigid support for fragile thin films, enabling precise and stable hydrogen permeation detection. It overcomes challenges in eval…

AI & Software Advanced Materials Inspection & Detection

2x Precision, 20% Faster R&D for Next-Gen Thin Film Materials

~$200K/year estimated R&D cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立大学法人京都大学 ★ S Rank

Magnetic Memory Device

This technology introduces a novel magnetic memory device featuring an asymmetric, three-layer spin-Hall effect structure. This design significantly boosts…

Electronics Advanced Materials

1.5x Faster Write, 30% Lower Power for Next-Gen Memory

~$200K/year estimated operational cost savings per data center (est.)

株式会社ユピテル A Rank

System, Program, Imaging Device, and Software

This software-based system enhances driving safety by displaying real-time video footage of the road ahead, intuitively highlighting potential hazards as a…

AI & Software Manufacturing

Live Video Alerts Cut Accident Risk by 15% for Drivers

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

株式会社北川鉄工所 ★ S Rank

Medical Magnetic Guidance Device

This technology precisely guides magnetic composites, such as cell-magnetic particle complexes, to target lesions using pulsed magnetic fields. It signific…

Electronics Manufacturing AI & Software

Precision Magnetic Guidance: Cut Costs by ~67%, Power by 50%

~$50K/year estimated operational cost reduction per facility (est.)

合名会社きたたに ★ S Rank

Essential Oil Extraction Apparatus

This innovative apparatus efficiently extracts high-quality essential oils from fruits. It employs a piston-driven cylinder and separation member to proces…

Chemistry & Pharma Manufacturing

Boosts Essential Oil Yield by ~20%, Preserving Aroma Purity

Could increase essential oil yield by ~20%, leading to an estimated ~$650K/year revenue increase per…

国立大学法人 長崎大学 ★ S Rank

Method for Detecting Tumorigenic Clones of Human T-Cell Leukemia Virus Type I Infected C…

This technology offers an innovative method for efficiently detecting tumorigenic clones of HTLV-1 infected cells. It optimizes genomic DNA extraction, res…

Inspection & Detection Life Sciences

HTLV-1 Tumor Clone Detection: 70% Faster Diagnosis, Critical for Early ATL Intervention

~$50K/year estimated cost reduction per facility (AI est.)

山崎 明美 A Rank

Midsole for Running Shoes

This technology features a running shoe midsole with upper and lower plates and a main spring, joined at the toe. This design efficiently converts ground c…

Consumer & Lifestyle

Next-Gen Midsole Boosts Propulsion by 20% for Elite Runners

~$1M/year estimated sales contribution per facility (est.)

株式会社ONE ACT ★ S Rank

AI-Powered Source Code Trading System

This AI-driven system dynamically values and mediates the trading of software source code. It calculates optimal sales prices using code content, transacti…

AI & Software

AI-Driven Code Market: Boosts Revenue by 20%, Ensures Fair Creator Payouts.

~$1M/year estimated revenue opportunity per facility (est.)

鍬田 睦雄 ★ S Rank

Vehicle Driving Control Device

This innovative vehicle control system consolidates accelerator and brake functions into a single, intuitive pedal. Drivers control speed by lifting their …

Manufacturing Transportation

90% Accident Reduction: Single-Pedal Control for Agile, Safe Driving

~$1.0M/year estimated accident-related cost reduction (est.)

佐々木 創太郎 ★ S Rank

Low-Stance Work Support Device

This technology acts as a "third leg" to support workers in low-stance positions, distributing body weight from the sternum and knees to the ground. It sig…

Consumer & Lifestyle Healthcare & Safety

80% Less Back Strain, 20% Higher Efficiency in Low-Stance Work

~$100K/year estimated in workers' compensation risk and cost reduction per facility (est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

VR Video Generation Apparatus and Program

This technology generates high-resolution VR experiences by dynamically combining VR and 2D video feeds, focusing detail where the user looks. It significa…

Electronics AI & Software

VR Immersion Doubles, Data Load Cut by 66% with Foveated Rendering

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

学校法人 東洋大学 ★ S Rank

Additive Composition and Method for Enhancing Microbial Ion Tolerance

This technology significantly enhances microbial tolerance to high concentrations of cesium and lithium ions. By adding magnesium compounds or expressing m…

Inspection & Detection Life Sciences

Microbial Ion Tolerance Boosted 100% with Mg Additives, Halving Treatment Time

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

株式会社カノン ★ S Rank

Apparel Pocket with Item Retention Mechanism

This technology integrates spring-elastic plates into apparel pockets, ensuring they naturally close to secure contents and prevent loss. It maintains exis…

Consumer & Lifestyle Advanced Materials

Cut Apparel Manufacturing Costs by ~66%, Prevent Item Loss

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Image Display Device, Signal Processing Method, and Signal Processing Program

This technology enables high-quality display at lower drive frequencies using unique signal processing and dither techniques. It reduces power consumption …

Electronics AI & Software

30% Power Savings, 20% Cost Reduction for High-Quality Displays

~$2.5M/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

Estrus Detection Device, Method, Program, and Recording Medium

This technology uses camera-based image analysis to non-invasively detect estrus in livestock by monitoring activity levels. It eliminates the need for man…

Manufacturing AI & Software Life Sciences

Automated Estrus Detection: >90% Accuracy, 1.3x Productivity Boost

~$35K/year estimated economic benefit per facility (est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Radio Field Strength Calculation Device and Program

This technology precisely calculates medium-wave radio field strength, critical for optimizing communication infrastructure. It accurately models signal pr…

Electronics AI & Software

Boost Radio Field Accuracy by 30%, Cut Design Costs 20%

~$1M/year estimated radio survey and design cost reduction per facility (est.).

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Susceptibility Measurement Device and Susceptibility Measurement Method

This technology provides a rapid, high-precision system for assessing microbial susceptibility to electrical treatments. It isolates individual microorgani…

Electronics Manufacturing Life Sciences

Microbial Susceptibility in Minutes: 10x Faster, Boosting Safety & Cutting Costs

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

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Composite Particles for Electrobacteria Recovery, Manufacturing Method, and Recovery Met…

This technology uses magnetic nanoparticles coated with organic compounds and osmium tetroxide for highly efficient electrobacteria recovery via magnetic s…

Advanced Materials Life Sciences

1.5x Efficiency Boost for Electrobacteria Recovery, ~20% Cost Reduction

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