Japanese Patent Intelligence

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

3,250 patents
国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Nanostructure, Catalyst for Oxygen Evolution Reaction, and Method for Manufacturing Nano…

This technology introduces a hollow, conical nanostructure catalyst engineered for superior Oxygen Evolution Reaction (OER) efficiency. Its unique layered …

Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials

20% Hydrogen Cost Reduction with High-Efficiency OER Catalysts

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

株式会社アルフデザイン ★ S Rank

Wall Structure and Method for Constructing Wall Structures

This technology revolutionizes wall construction by securely interlocking unit blocks and joint pillars with specialized connecting plugs, significantly bo…

Civil & Architecture Advanced Materials

Boost Structural Stability by 30%, Cut Construction Time by 20%

~$200K/year estimated cost reduction potential per facility (est.)

冨田 穣 ★ S Rank

Wellness Ring Set

This patent introduces a unique concentric ring set for hands-free exercise, leveraging gravity to engage core muscles. It promotes posture improvement and…

Manufacturing Consumer & Lifestyle

Boost Core Strength 1.5x, Improve Posture by ~20% with Silent Home Fitness

~$200K/year (AI est.) in new customer acquisition revenue per facility (est.).

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Depth Map Generation Apparatus, Program, and System

This technology efficiently generates high-precision depth maps from multi-view images. It addresses traditional challenges of accuracy and processing load…

AI & Software

20% More Accurate 3D Depth Maps, 30% Faster AR/VR Content Creation

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

国立大学法人山梨大学 ★ S Rank

Antioxidant and Its Manufacturing Method, Pharmaceutical Composition and Its Manufacturi…

This technology modifies immunoglobulin molecules using a reducing agent, creating a novel form with thiol groups. This enhances antioxidant and therapeuti…

Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials Life Sciences

Next-Gen Immunoglobulin: Boosts Antioxidant & Therapeutic Efficacy by >15%

~$3.5M/year estimated new revenue potential (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

Evaluation Term Identification System

This system leverages advanced data analysis to identify specific evaluation terms that distinct consumer segments prioritize when assessing food products.…

AI & Software Manufacturing

Quantify Consumer Psychology: Boost Food Product Hit Rates by 1.5×

~$200K/year estimated marketing cost optimization 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 Identifying Citrus Varieties

This technology offers a highly accurate and rapid DNA-based method to identify the premium 'Asumi' citrus variety. By detecting two specific genomic indel…

Inspection & Detection Life Sciences

Citrus 'Asumi' Authenticity: 2-Marker DNA Test Cuts Identification Time by ~66%

~$200K/year estimated in brand value enhancement and cost reduction per facility (est.).

国立大学法人電気通信大学 ★ S Rank

Communication Support System, Remote User Display Device, and Communication Support Prog…

This technology revolutionizes remote communication by overlaying interactive images onto live video feeds, creating a shared visual experience. It enables…

Electronics AI & Software Manufacturing

Boost Remote Learning & Care Engagement by 1.5x with Interactive Overlays

~$0.35M/year estimated business opportunity per facility (est.)

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Method for Estimating Displacement of Railway Bridges

This technology estimates rail bridge displacement from accelerometer data, leveraging linear vibration theory to correct low-frequency noise. It delivers …

AI & Software Civil & Architecture

Rail Bridge Monitoring: Boost Maintenance Efficiency by ~20%

~$300K/year estimated maintenance cost reduction per facility (est.)

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Kilometer Post Assignment Device and Method

This technology provides a system and method for assigning high-precision, unique kilometer post data to any target location along railway lines. By digiti…

Transportation

Rail DX: Precision Kilometer Post Assignment Boosts Maintenance Efficiency by 30%

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Display MTF Measurement Device and Program

This technology provides a software-centric system for highly precise, omnidirectional Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) measurement across diverse subpix…

AI & Software

Omnidirectional MTF: ~30% Labor Savings, Enhanced Display Quality

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

国立大学法人東京科学大学 ★ S Rank

Motion Measurement Device and Program

This technology leverages wide-angle cameras and advanced AI to accurately estimate 3D human posture without requiring any wearable sensors. It overcomes t…

AI & Software Manufacturing

Zero-Contact 3D Motion Tracking: Boost Productivity by 15%, Cut Safety Incidents by 10%

~$1M/year estimated safety cost reduction and productivity improvement per facility (est.).

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Transmitting and Receiving Apparatus for Multi-Path Data Transmission

This technology optimizes high-capacity data transmission across multiple broadcast paths. It converts large data to TLV packets, splits them with unique i…

Electronics AI & Software

2x Capacity, 10x Jitter Reduction for Next-Gen Data Transmission

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

有限会社吉川建設 ★ S Rank

Beam Bottom Formwork System for Rapid Assembly and Disassembly

This technology introduces a modular beam bottom formwork system designed for rapid assembly and disassembly. It significantly reduces labor, shortens cons…

Manufacturing Civil & Architecture

Cut Formwork Assembly Time by 50%, Boost Safety & Quality

~$200K/year estimated 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

Map Generation Device, Map Generation Method, Map Generation Program, Learned Model Gene…

This technology uses machine learning with geospatial and historical water damage data to predict waterlogging risk in agricultural fields. It generates pr…

AI & Software Manufacturing

AI Forecasts Waterlogging, Cuts Crop Yield Loss by 15-20%

~$350K/year estimated waterlogging loss risk reduction per large-scale farm (est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Video Metadata Recording Apparatus and Program

This technology automatically estimates and records a video subject's spatial region as synchronized metadata, using camera posture and lens data. It elimi…

Electronics AI & Software

AI-Driven Metadata Doubles Video Production Efficiency, Cuts Costs 20%

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Stacked Image Sensor and Its Manufacturing Method

This technology introduces a novel stacked image sensor featuring a unique wall structure that isolates the organic photoelectric conversion film. This des…

Electronics Advanced Materials

Boost Image Sensor Yield by ~8%, Eliminate Organic Film Degradation

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Apparatus for Efficient Pre-Shoot Color Adjustment Without Production Lighting

This technology streamlines pre-shoot camera color calibration by simulating lighting environments through spectroscopic measurement and digital display. I…

Electronics AI & Software Manufacturing

Pre-Shoot Color Calibration: 70% Faster, Zero On-Set Lighting

~$200K/year estimated 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 Controlling Heavy Metal Transport, and Plants with Controlled Cadmium and Man…

This technology precisely controls cadmium and manganese absorption in crops like rice by modifying the OsNramp5 protein. It enables significant reduction …

Advanced Materials Life Sciences

Cuts Cadmium in Crops by ~66%, Boosts Food Safety & Yield

~$8M/year estimated economic benefit per facility (est.)

国立大学法人 長崎大学 ★ S Rank

Site-Specific Introduction Method for Cas9 Gene Using Viral Vector

This technology enables stable, site-specific integration of the Cas9 gene into desired genomic regions using viral vectors. It overcomes transient express…

Advanced Materials Life Sciences

2× Efficiency, ~$6.5M R&D Savings in Gene Therapy Development

~$6.5M/year estimated R&D cost reduction per project (est.)

萩原製作所合同会社 ★ S Rank

Harvesting End-Effector

This technology is an automated end-effector for harvesting leafy greens and fruits, designed for efficient and reliable stem or pedicel cutting and grippi…

Life Sciences

1.5x Harvest Efficiency: Precision Cutting for up to 20% Productivity Gain

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Metadata Insertion Device and Program

This technology enables ultra-low-latency metadata insertion for HTTP streaming, reducing event data delay to ~3 seconds. By processing at the 'chunk' leve…

Electronics AI & Software

3-Second Event Delay: Transform Live Streaming Engagement by 20%

~$1.5M/year estimated revenue opportunity per facility (est.)

株式会社日曜発明ギャラリー ★ S Rank

Infectious Disease Countermeasure Information System

This innovative system optimizes infectious disease prevention by integrating 2D code-derived countermeasure effectiveness with personal behavior, weather,…

AI & Software

AI-Powered Risk Prediction Cuts Infection Risk by >90%

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

国立大学法人千葉大学 ★ S Rank

Method for Recovering Carbon Fibers from Carbon Fiber Reinforced Resin

This technology offers an innovative method to efficiently recover high-quality carbon fibers from Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) waste, minimizing…

Advanced Materials

Recycle CFRP with 20% Cost Reduction, High-Quality Output

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