Japanese Patent Intelligence

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

1,810 patents
国立研究開発法人情報通信研究機構 ★ S Rank

Polymer and Optical Control Element

This technology provides a novel polymer for optical control elements, excelling in short-wavelength bands beyond C-band. It enables high-performance, low-…

Advanced Materials AI & Software

1.5x Data Speed, 50% Cost Cut in Next-Gen Optical Control

~$1.5M/year estimated optical communication device cost reduction per facility (est.)

学校法人金沢工業大学 ★ S Rank

Multi-Finger Semiconductor Structure

This multi-finger semiconductor structure stabilizes Id-Vg characteristics in parallel-connected MOSFETs. It integrates the body contact and an opposing se…

AI & Software Electronics

Stable Parallel MOSFETs: Boost Performance by ~5% Yield, Cut Power 10%

~$400K/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

Method and System for Generating and Utilizing Pest Occurrence Estimation Models

This technology generates highly accurate AI models to predict pest outbreaks using historical land use, control, and occurrence data. It enables proactive…

Life Sciences AI & Software Manufacturing

AI Predicts Pests: Cut Farm Costs by ~33%, Stabilize Yields

~$175K/year estimated pesticide and labor cost reduction per facility (est.)

株式会社東レリサーチセンター ★ S Rank

Method for Measuring Contact Angle

This technology offers a breakthrough in material quality assurance by enabling non-destructive, 3D measurement of internal contact angles, previously impo…

Inspection & Detection Advanced Materials

Unlock Hidden Material Quality: Reduce Defects by 20%, Accelerate R&D by 15%

~$170K/year estimated quality defect cost reduction per facility (est.)

井関農機株式会社 ★ S Rank

Crop Dryer

This technology significantly enhances crop dryer efficiency and quality. It optimizes intermittent burner operation with continuous blower fan use, reduci…

Manufacturing

1.3x Crop Drying Productivity with 20% Fuel Savings

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

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Method for Manufacturing Three-Dimensional Objects

This technology optimizes 3D printed object geometry to control heat transfer during metal additive manufacturing. By maintaining optimal temperatures, it …

Manufacturing Advanced Materials

Metal 3D Printing: ~30% Faster, Superior Properties, No Post-Heat Treatment

~$850K/year estimated cost reduction per facility (est.)

東京都公立大学法人 ★ S Rank

Micro-Nozzle Device

This micro-nozzle technology fundamentally solves the critical issue of clogging in metal nanowire fabrication. By integrating multiple capillaries for met…

Advanced Materials Manufacturing

2x Productivity, Zero Clogging: Continuous Nanowire Production

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

菅 清三 ★ S Rank

Wind Power Generation System for Mobile Objects

This hybrid system generates power for EVs using both driving wind and stored compressed air while parked, ensuring continuous battery charging. It signifi…

AI & Software Manufacturing Advanced Materials

EVs Charge On-the-Go & Parked: 1.5× Power Output, ~15% Range Boost

~$800K/year estimated fuel and charging cost reduction per fleet (est.).

国立大学法人静岡大学 ★ S Rank

Biological Information Analysis Device

This technology uses a camera and multi-wavelength light to non-invasively scan the eye, analyzing pupil brightness changes to continuously monitor diverse…

Life Sciences AI & Software Chemistry & Pharma

Non-invasive Eye Scan: ~30% Faster Early Disease Detection

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

国立研究開発法人 海上・港湾・航空技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Image-Based Coating Thickness Measurement Method, Program, and System

This technology uses Kubelka-Munk theory and image processing to precisely measure coating thickness across entire surfaces without contact. By analyzing r…

AI & Software

Non-Contact, High-Precision Coating Thickness Measurement Boosts Quality 3X

~$1.0M/year estimated quality loss 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

Water Volume Prediction System, Water Volume Prediction Method, and Program

This technology provides an advanced system for predicting water volumes in open channels and flooded areas, displaying data intuitively on digital maps. I…

Life Sciences Civil & Architecture AI & Software

Automated Water Prediction: Cut Input by 90%, Boost Flood Resilience

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Scene Sharing System

This technology allows viewers to bookmark and share specific scenes within video content, transforming passive consumption into active participation. It e…

AI & Software Manufacturing Electronics

Boost Viewer Engagement by ~20% with Scene Sharing, Cut Marketing Costs ~$1M

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

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

System and Program

This technology revolutionizes in-car navigation by using engaging "non-event content phrases" and interactive character displays to capture driver attenti…

AI & Software

Voice-Driven Navigation Boosts Driver Engagement by ~30%

~$2.5M/year estimated customer experience value improvement per facility (est.)

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

Electronic Device and Program

This technology provides an electronic device and program for advanced exercise state analysis. It receives heart rate sensor data, compares user heart rat…

Manufacturing AI & Software Consumer & Lifestyle

Personalized Training: ~20% Performance Boost, Real-time Lactate Data

~$1.5M/year estimated customer lifetime value increase (est.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Composite Particles, Their Manufacturing Method, and Electrochromic Devices Using Them

This technology introduces novel composite particles for electrochromic devices (ECDs), combining layered silicate compounds with metallo-supramolecular po…

Advanced Materials AI & Software Chemistry & Pharma

2x Memory Retention, 50% Energy Savings for Smart Displays

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

国立研究開発法人情報通信研究機構 ★ S Rank

Experience Sharing System and Experience Sharing Method

This technology enables seamless, real-time shared experiences across multiple user devices, managed by a central server. It dynamically synchronizes user …

AI & Software

Real-time Shared Experiences Boost Engagement, Cut Operational Costs 20%

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

国立大学法人鳥取大学 ★ S Rank

Recombinant Protein Production in Geobacillus Bacteria

This technology introduces a novel plasmid vector for high-yield recombinant protein production in Geobacillus bacteria. It boosts expression efficiency vi…

Life Sciences Advanced Materials

Boost Protein Yield by 2x, Cut E. coli Toxicity for Safer Bioproduction

~$400K/year estimated manufacturing cost reduction per facility (est.)

株式会社イトーキ ★ S Rank

Caster for Furniture, Its Manufacturing Method, Furniture, and Chair

This technology introduces an innovative caster system that automatically locks when a user sits on furniture and unlocks when they stand. Utilizing a uniq…

Transportation Healthcare & Safety Consumer & Lifestyle

Casters Lock on Seating, Unlock on Standing: ~20% Boost in Work Efficiency

~$100K/year estimated in floor repair and accident risk reduction per facility (est.).

株式会社stepdays ★ S Rank

Program, Information Processing Apparatus, and Method

This technology uses AI to analyze meteorological satellite infrared images, automatically detecting "earthquake clouds" to predict seismic events. Unlike …

Healthcare & Safety Electronics Environment

AI-Powered Earthquake Prediction: >90% Accuracy, 82% within 0.7 Magnitude

~$1.5M/year estimated disaster response 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

Strain, Method of Use, Food or Beverage Containing the Strain, and Method for Selecting …

This technology introduces novel probiotic strains (Latilactobacillus sakei, Lactiplantibacillus paraplantarum, Latilactobacillus curvatus) with dual antib…

Life Sciences Advanced Materials

Dual-Action Probiotic Strain: 2-in-1 Gut Health & Antimicrobial Defense

~$1M/year estimated new market creation potential (est.)

国立研究開発法人理化学研究所 ★ S Rank

pH-Responsive Protein Degradation Probe

This technology introduces a novel single-molecule FRET probe for highly accurate, pH-independent quantification of autophagy activity. By overcoming the l…

Life Sciences Advanced Materials AI & Software

pH-Stable Autophagy Probe: Accelerates R&D by ~30%, Enhances Precision

~$350K/year estimated research 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

Strawberry Yield Prediction Method, Program, and Device

This technology offers an innovative method for high-accuracy strawberry yield prediction. By analyzing environmental growth data and leaf area, it estimat…

Life Sciences Manufacturing AI & Software

AI-Powered Strawberry Yield Prediction: Boosts Productivity by ~20%

~$70K+/year estimated revenue improvement 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

Strawberry Plant Leaf Area Calculation System

This AI-powered system precisely measures individual strawberry plant leaf area, overcoming image overlap with a unique airflow mechanism. It enables real-…

Life Sciences AI & Software

Automated Strawberry Leaf Area boosts yield by 15%, cuts labor 80%

~$50K/year estimated cost savings and revenue increase per facility (est.).

国立研究開発法人 海上・港湾・航空技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Acoustic Positioning Processing Method, Program, and System for Underwater Vehicles

This technology provides real-time reliability evaluation for underwater vehicle acoustic positioning. It compares 3D acoustic position data with independe…

AI & Software

Real-time Underwater Positioning: Error Evaluation Boosts Monitoring Efficiency by 30%

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