Japanese Patent Intelligence

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

1,810 patents
株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

Display Device and Related Systems

This technology creates dynamic, multi-faceted aerial imagery within a shaded display space by oscillating both the image display unit and optical componen…

Manufacturing AI & Software Consumer & Lifestyle

Dynamic Aerial Displays: 2x Visual Impact, Boost Engagement by 1.5x

~$100K/year estimated revenue increase per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Method for Removing Radioactive Cesium from Contaminated Soil

This technology efficiently removes radioactive cesium from contaminated soil using a metal halide treatment, heating, and acid washing. It targets difficu…

Advanced Materials Manufacturing

Cuts Radioactive Waste Volume by 20%, Reduces Costs by ~30%

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

国立研究開発法人日本原子力研究開発機構 ★ S Rank

Nuclear Medicine Diagnostic Apparatus, Sample Evaluation Method

This technology revolutionizes nuclear medicine by simultaneously detecting 2-photon and 3-photon annihilation events from a single positron source. It ena…

Manufacturing AI & Software

Multi-Information PET/SPECT: Boosts Early Disease Detection by ~20%

~$1.5M/year estimated medical cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Quantum Dot and Manufacturing Method Thereof, Green Phosphor, Visualizing Dye, and Pigme…

This technology introduces cadmium-free InP/ZnS quantum dots with exceptional green emission (500-540nm), achieving high quantum yield and narrow linewidth…

Manufacturing Advanced Materials AI & Software

High-Purity Green Quantum Dots: Boost Color Reproduction by 20%, Cut Power by 15%

~$1.5M/year estimated manufacturing cost reduction and market expansion (est.)

四国計測工業株式会社 ★ S Rank

Continuous Remote Measurement Method or System for Sea Surface Temperature

This technology uses a rotating land-based thermal camera and proprietary algorithms for continuous, high-accuracy remote sea surface temperature measureme…

Environment Manufacturing Inspection & Detection

Remote Sea Temp Monitoring: Cut Costs by ~65%, Predict Currents 20% Faster

~$200K/year estimated operational 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

Detection Device, Carbon Dioxide Application Device, and Control Device

This technology offers a low-cost environmental control system for greenhouses, leveraging existing ventilation window mechanisms to precisely manage CO2 a…

Manufacturing

20% Productivity Boost, Automated CO2 Control for Greenhouses

~$100K/year estimated CO2 cost reduction and 15% yield increase per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人量子科学技術研究開発機構 ★ S Rank

Gripping System, Gripping Method, and Gripping Device

This two-stage robotic gripping system enables large, high-output manipulators to handle delicate objects without damage. It uses a first robot to attach a…

Manufacturing

Large Manipulators Achieve 90%+ Damage Reduction, Boost Productivity 20%

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

学校法人 関西大学 ★ S Rank

Computing Device, Computing Method, and Computer Program

This AI-powered system estimates user posture changes directly from sheet music data, providing objective, high-precision feedback for performance enhancem…

Manufacturing AI & Software Consumer & Lifestyle

AI-Driven Posture Analysis Boosts Performance by 20%

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

国立大学法人長岡技術科学大学 ★ S Rank

Detection Material, Detection System, and Detection Method for Metal Components on Solid…

This technology provides high-sensitivity, non-destructive detection of trace metal components on solid surfaces. It leverages organic colorimetric micropa…

Inspection & Detection AI & Software

Precision Metal Detection: Cut Inspection Costs by ~66%, Get Results in Minutes

~$800K/year estimated inspection cost reduction per facility (est.)

学校法人金沢工業大学 ★ S Rank

Rectenna Device Using a Loop Antenna

This innovative rectenna system integrates a miniature loop antenna with an impedance transformation capacitor, enabling efficient wireless power reception…

AI & Software Manufacturing Electronics

Miniature Rectenna Powers IoT: Cuts Maintenance 30%, Protected Until 2042

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

学校法人東海大学 ★ S Rank

Hydroforming Method, Mold, Mold Module, and Hydroforming Processing Apparatus

This technology revolutionizes hydroforming by precisely controlling the wall thickness of tubular workpieces. It optimizes lubricant supply at mold corner…

Manufacturing

1.5× Precision Hydroforming: Cuts Post-Processing 50%, Material Waste 20%

~$200K/year estimated manufacturing 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

Nutrient Supply Estimation Method, Nutrient Supply Body Utilization Method, Program, and…

This technology provides a precise method for estimating nutrient supply to plants using dynamic parameters like baseline nutrient levels, maximum change, …

Life Sciences AI & Software

AI-Driven Nutrient Optimization: Boost Yields 15%, Cut Fertilizer Costs 20%

~$550K–$600K/year estimated cost savings and revenue increase per large-scale farm (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

Oligonucleotides and Method for Detecting Buckwheat Downy Mildew Pathogen

This technology utilizes specific oligonucleotide pairs and PCR to accurately detect buckwheat downy mildew (Peronospora ducommeti) in seeds and plants, ev…

Inspection & Detection Life Sciences

Buckwheat Downy Mildew Detection: ~20% Yield Boost, Early Warning

~$100K/year estimated buckwheat yield loss reduction per facility (est.)

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

System and Program for Vehicle Information Display

This technology provides an intuitive display system for hybrid and electric vehicles, efficiently organizing complex powertrain data across multiple scree…

Transportation AI & Software

Intuitive EV/HV Data Display: Boosts UX, Cuts Development by ~$1.5M

~$1.5M/year estimated development cost reduction per project (est.)

小山田 昌弘 ★ S Rank

Continuously Variable Transmission System

This continuously variable transmission (CVT) system utilizes an innovative conical cone and roller mechanism to deliver highly efficient power transfer an…

Manufacturing

Next-Gen CVT: Boosts Efficiency by ~20%, Smoother Shifting

~$250K/year estimated operational 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

Fruit Drop Impact Testing Method and Apparatus

This technology provides a simple, objective method and apparatus for evaluating the drop impact resistance of delicate fruits like strawberries. By using …

Manufacturing AI & Software

Cut Fruit Damage Assessment Costs by 66%

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

国立大学法人電気通信大学 ★ S Rank

Haptic Measurement Device

This technology uses dorsally-mounted sensors to measure subtle finger vibrations upon contact, acquiring detailed haptic information without obstructing n…

Manufacturing AI & Software

Haptic Feedback from Finger Dorsum: Boosts Productivity by 25%

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

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Superplastic Composite Ceramics

This novel composite ceramic exhibits superplasticity below 1400°C, enabling complex component shaping and precise thermal property control. It reduces man…

Advanced Materials Chemistry & Pharma

Superplastic Ceramics: 30% Cost Cut, 1.5x Lifespan Below 1400°C

~$1.5M/year estimated manufacturing cost reduction per facility (est.)

株式会社津田工業 ★ S Rank

Material Inverting Discharge Box and Method of Use

This innovative forklift-operated discharge box allows operators to safely and rapidly empty materials like scrap without leaving the cab. Its simple, robu…

Transportation Manufacturing

Forklift Operators Stay Seated: Cut Manual Labor by 80%

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

佐藤 雅郎 ★ S Rank

Spring Balance Device Using Cam Mechanism for Eccentric Load Arm Supported by Horizontal…

This technology introduces a novel cam-based spring balance device for eccentric load arms, enabling full 360° rotation with precise, continuous load compe…

Manufacturing

Robot Arms Gain 20% Precision, 1.2x Output with 360° Balance

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

公立大学法人秋田県立大学 ★ S Rank

Wood Treatment Method and Processed Wood Product

This technology treats wood using food-derived fermentation residues, like sake or beer lees, instead of toxic chemicals. It significantly enhances wood's …

Manufacturing Advanced Materials

Food-Safe Wood: Fermentation Residues Boost Stability by ~20%

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

大石 誠 ★ S Rank

Drying and Disinfection Apparatus for Bedding and Clothing

This technology provides a rapid, high-temperature vacuum system for disinfecting and drying bedding and clothing. It effectively eliminates over 99% of mi…

Manufacturing

Vacuum-Heat Disinfection: Eliminates 99% of Pathogens, Cuts Drying Time by 66%

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

国立大学法人埼玉大学 ★ S Rank

Measurement Method and Measurement Device

This technology uses Acoustic Emission (AE) sensors to detect subtle physical changes caused by microbial activity in real-time. By analyzing these AE sign…

Life Sciences Manufacturing

Real-time Microbial Detection Cuts Product Waste by Up to 20%

~$1.0M/year estimated quality loss reduction per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人情報通信研究機構 ★ S Rank

Voltage Regulation Circuit

This technology offers a current-voltage conversion circuit with superior linearity, small footprint, and low power consumption. Utilizing optimized curren…

Manufacturing Electronics

Up to 20% Power Reduction, 30% Smaller for High-Precision Voltage Control

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