Japanese Patent Intelligence

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

3,250 patents
日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Audio Processing Apparatus, Audio Processing System, and Program

This audio processing technology creates hyper-realistic soundscapes by intelligently adapting audio signals to specific listening environments. It stores …

AI & Software Electronics

Boost XR Immersion by 20%, Deliver Hyper-Realistic Audio per Sound Source

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

▲柳▼▲瀬▼ きよ子 ★ S Rank

Modular Mask with Detachable Filters

This technology introduces a modular mask design, separating the mouth and nose filters with a detachable connection. It allows for easy customization of s…

Healthcare & Safety Environment Consumer & Lifestyle

Modular Mask Cuts Disaster Preparedness Costs by ~20%, Adapts to All Users

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

国立大学法人電気通信大学 ★ S Rank

Imaging Device and Optical Device

This technology integrates AWG and optical waveguides into a single chip, enabling high-precision color 3D imaging and spectral analysis using white light.…

AI & Software Manufacturing

10× Smaller, White-Light 3D Imaging: Accelerating Diagnostics by 25%

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Phase-Encoded Pattern Generation Method and Light Distribution Generation Device Using P…

This technology precisely generates phase-encoded patterns, enabling significantly smaller optical systems and 1.3x higher light utilization efficiency. It…

AI & Software

Optical Systems: 40% Smaller, 1.3x Efficiency for Next-Gen Displays

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

国立研究開発法人情報通信研究機構 ★ S Rank

Congestion Controller, Congestion Control Method, and Reception Method

This technology dynamically adjusts signal attenuation based on real-time channel access and wait times, preventing congestion in high-density wireless env…

AI & Software Electronics Manufacturing

1.5x Wireless Throughput, 20% Less Downtime with Dynamic Congestion Control

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

学校法人 工学院大学 ★ S Rank

Apparatus, Method, and Program for Calculating Acoustic Performance of Porous Sound Abso…

This technology offers a high-precision simulation system for porous acoustic materials. It analyzes micro-scale interactions and applies homogenized prope…

AI & Software Manufacturing

30% Faster Acoustic Performance Calculation for Porous Materials

~$130K/year estimated development cost reduction per facility (est.).

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

System and Program for Vehicle Location Information

This technology enables centimeter-level vehicle positioning by leveraging RAW GPS data from standard drive recorders and applying post-processing kinemati…

AI & Software

Centimeter-Level GPS from Drive Recorders: Cut Fleet Costs by ~$1M Annually

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

国立大学法人電気通信大学 ★ S Rank

Aerial Image Forming Apparatus

This technology creates bright, clear aerial images without the display being directly visible. Its unique optical system offers high installation flexibil…

AI & Software Electronics Manufacturing

3× Installation Flexibility, 10% Higher Engagement with Aerial Displays

~$1M/year estimated customer engagement improvement per facility (est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Control Method for Magnetic Nanowire Devices and Magnetic Nanowire Devices

This technology provides a control method for magnetic nanowire devices, significantly suppressing leakage current between conductive lines and magnetic na…

AI & Software

Next-Gen Storage: Magnetic Nanowire Tech Cuts Leakage Current by ~90%

~$1.0M/year estimated operational cost savings and 1.5x device lifespan (est.)

株式会社エルボーション ★ S Rank

Door Handle Attachment

This technology is an attachment for existing door handles, enabling elbow-operated door opening. It eliminates the need for hand contact, significantly re…

Manufacturing Healthcare & Safety Civil & Architecture

Elbow-Operated Doors: Cut Infection Risk by ~80%, Save ~$100K/yr

~$100K/year estimated hygiene management cost savings (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

Nucleic Acid, Primer Set, Kit, and Method for Detecting Diaporthe destruens, the Causal …

This technology offers highly specific nucleic acid sequences and primer sets for detecting Diaporthe destruens, the pathogen causing sweet potato stem rot…

Inspection & Detection Life Sciences

Cut Sweet Potato Harvest Loss by 80% with Rapid, Precise Detection

~$1M–$7M/year estimated economic loss reduction (est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Imaging Apparatus

This advanced imaging system employs a novel image sensor pixel design and a proprietary algorithm to achieve highly accurate, color-independent autofocus.…

AI & Software Manufacturing

1.5× AF Precision, ~30% Quality Cost Cut in Advanced Imaging

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

国立大学法人静岡大学 ★ S Rank

Phosphorporphyrin Compounds, Their Manufacturing Method, and Biomolecule Damaging Agents

This technology introduces novel phosphorporphyrin compounds for Photodynamic Therapy (PDT), designed to significantly enhance light sensitivity and target…

Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials

PDT Innovation: New Phosphorporphyrin Boosts Target Damage by 1.5x

~$66.5M/year estimated new treatment opportunities (est.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Lithium Metal Anode for Secondary Batteries, Its Manufacturing Method, and Secondary Bat…

This technology significantly enhances secondary battery performance by precisely controlling lithium metal anode grain size (15-100μm). It suppresses dend…

Manufacturing Electronics

2x Cycle Life, 20% Higher Energy Density for Next-Gen Batteries

~$1M/year estimated operational cost savings and enhanced product competitiveness per facility (est.…

地方独立行政法人神奈川県立産業技術総合研究所 ★ S Rank

Inorganic Nanoparticle Dispersion, Its Manufacturing Method, and Decorative Articles Usi…

This technology uses a unique inorganic nanoparticle dispersion to create vibrant, angle-dependent structural colors over large areas. It offers a low-cost…

Inspection & Detection Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials

High-Brightness Structural Color: ~20% Cost Cut, 8x Faster Deployment

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

国立大学法人東京科学大学 ★ S Rank

Parallel Gripper Device

This compact parallel gripper device features a unique rack-and-pinion mechanism that reduces finger height by 50% while doubling gripping force. It enable…

Manufacturing

Compact Gripper Cuts Height by 50%, Doubles Gripping Force for Precision

~$180K/year estimated cost savings and productivity improvement per facility (est.).

国立大学法人秋田大学 ★ S Rank

Selective Molybdenum Precipitant

This technology introduces a novel precipitant for selectively recovering molybdenum from hydrochloric acid solutions. It eliminates the need for organic s…

Advanced Materials

Molybdenum Recovery: Zero Organic Solvents, ~$150K/Year Cost Savings

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Solid-State Imaging Device

This solid-state imaging device enables highly accurate photon counting in extremely low light by suppressing dark current noise. Its unique readout circui…

AI & Software Electronics

Boosts Low-Light Detection by 20%, Cuts False Positives by ~5%

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

国立大学法人金沢大学 ★ S Rank

Medical Device

This technology introduces a novel medical instrument that combines grasping and peeling capabilities into a single device, significantly reducing the need…

Manufacturing Life Sciences Chemistry & Pharma

20% Faster Surgeries: Multi-functional Device Cuts Instrument Swaps

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Gateway Device and Program

This gateway technology ensures reliable reception of multicast-transmitted content by converting it to unicast data with dynamic address rewriting. It min…

AI & Software Electronics

Boost Video Delivery Reliability to 99%+ and Optimize Network Load by 20%

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

大浦 ▲昇▼次郎 A Rank

Impact Damping System for Enhanced Vehicle Comfort

This patent introduces a novel mechanical impact damping system for vehicles, particularly bicycles. It uses a unique bearing and curved surface mechanism …

Manufacturing Consumer & Lifestyle Transportation

Cut Rider Fatigue by ~65% for Enhanced Cycling Comfort

~$650K/year estimated revenue increase per facility (est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Three-Dimensional Shape Estimation Apparatus and Program

This technology provides a low-load, high-precision system for estimating 3D shapes as point cloud models. It iteratively refines 3D hypotheses by comparin…

AI & Software

Boost 3D Inspection Speed by 20%, Cut Costs by ~$160K Annually

~$160K/year estimated inspection cost reduction per facility (AI est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Transmitting Apparatus, Relay Apparatus, and Receiving Apparatus

This technology optimizes digital broadcasting systems by enabling receivers to suppress signal errors effectively, even in high Carrier-to-Noise (C/N) env…

AI & Software Electronics

Boost Broadcast Stability 90%, Cut Retransmission Costs 15% via Software

~$2M/year estimated operational cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Immunostimulatory Oligonucleotide

This technology introduces a single-stranded oligodeoxynucleotide (ssODN) with significantly enhanced resistance to nucleases, extending its in vivo effica…

Life Sciences Advanced Materials

Next-Gen Immunostimulant: 2x Nuclease Resistance, Enhanced Efficacy

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