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

Video Cropping Apparatus, System, and Program

This technology automatically detects and tracks human faces in video feeds, applying advanced filtering to generate smooth, professional-quality picture-i…

AI & Software Electronics

AI-Powered Video Cropping Cuts Live Production Costs by ~33%

~$1.0M/year estimated content production cost savings per facility (est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Mobile Station Device and Wireless Communication System

This technology reduces downlink (DL) signal reception errors during base station handovers by up to 20%. It achieves this by notifying mobile stations of …

AI & Software Electronics

Wireless Handover: Cut Errors by 20%, Boost 5G Reliability

~$200K/year estimated loss avoidance per facility (est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Content Presentation Device and Program

This technology creates seamless, immersive augmented reality (AR) shared experiences for users in different physical locations. By synchronizing content a…

AI & Software Electronics Manufacturing

Multi-Location AR Collaboration: Boost Productivity by 20%, Cut Travel Costs by 10%

~$1.0M/year estimated operational efficiency improvement and new business creation per facility (est…

信越ポリマー株式会社 ★ S Rank

Dielectric Film, Polymer Actuator Member, and Actuator Using the Same

This technology provides a novel dielectric film for polymer actuators, combining a base elastomer with polar organic compounds and a dense surface layer. …

Electronics Advanced Materials

3× Response, ~40% Lighter: Polymer Actuators Drive Next-Gen Robotics

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

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

In-Vehicle Camera System with Flexible Positioning for Optimal Field of View

This technology introduces a flexible arm for in-vehicle cameras, enabling optimal positioning and angle adjustment in areas previously unsuitable for moun…

AI & Software Transportation Manufacturing

Flexible Camera Mounts: ~30% More Placement Freedom, Zero Blind Spots

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

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

Device and Program for Adaptive User Interface in Portable Devices

This system automatically optimizes a portable device's UI based on its operating environment, inside or outside a vehicle. It detects vehicle power to swi…

AI & Software Electronics Manufacturing

Seamless In-Car UI: Voice Control Cuts Accident Risk by ~15%

~$80K/year estimated operational cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立大学法人九州工業大学 ★ S Rank

Apparatus and Method for Removing Bubbles and/or Inclusions from Conductive Fluids

This technology uses precisely controlled electromagnetic fields to create 'brake regions' within conductive fluids like molten metal, effectively removing…

Manufacturing

90% Defect Reduction in Molten Metals, Boosting Throughput by 20%

~$550K/year estimated defect cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立大学法人金沢大学 ★ S Rank

Method for Manufacturing Porous Konjac Gel

This technology efficiently transforms high-pH, high-potassium biodiesel fuel (BDF) waste into a versatile porous konjac gel. It offers a sustainable alter…

Life Sciences Chemistry & Pharma Advanced Materials

Waste-to-Value: BDF Byproduct Transforms into High-Value Gel, Cuts Costs by ~$1M

~$1.0M/year estimated cost savings and revenue generation per facility (est.)

国立大学法人電気通信大学 ★ S Rank

Sensor Network System, Sink, Node, Data Communication Processing Method, and Program

This technology revolutionizes sensor data collection by enabling nodes to transmit only when optimal communication conditions are met. It significantly bo…

AI & Software Electronics Manufacturing

Sensor Networks: 2x Data Efficiency, 99% Accuracy, 30% Power Savings

~$10M/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

Method for Identifying Citrus Varieties

This technology offers a highly accurate, rapid DNA-based method to identify the premium 'Mihaya' citrus variety. Detecting a specific genomic indel marker…

Inspection & Detection Life Sciences

Mihaya Citrus ID: DNA Test Cuts Verification to 0.5 Days, Prevents Counterfeiting

~$200K/year estimated prevention of counterfeiting losses per facility (est.)

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Elevated Bridge and Noise Reduction Device

This technology offers a simple, high-performance system to reduce noise from elevated infrastructure floor openings, like rail and highway overpasses. It …

Manufacturing Civil & Architecture

Elevated Infrastructure: Simple Design Cuts Noise by ~30%, Boosts ESG

~$1.5M/year estimated cost efficiency and enhanced noise control per facility (est.).

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Titanium Alloy, Its Manufacturing Method, and Engine Components Using the Same

This patent introduces a novel heat-resistant titanium alloy with a unique bimodal microstructure and specific composition (Al, Nb, Zr, Sn, Mo, Si, C). It …

Manufacturing Advanced Materials

20% Higher Heat Strength Titanium Alloy for Lighter Engines

~$3.5M/year estimated operational cost reduction per facility (est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Receiving Apparatus

This technology stabilizes frame synchronization and enhances noise resistance for hybrid broadcast and public IP network transmission systems. It signific…

AI & Software Electronics Manufacturing

Reduce 21GHz Satellite Service Loss by 30% with Hybrid Sync

~$950K/year estimated operational cost reduction per facility (est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Receiving Apparatus

This technology significantly enhances the stability of frame synchronization and noise immunity in hybrid broadcast and IP network transmission systems. B…

AI & Software Electronics Manufacturing

Hybrid Transmission: Stable Frame Sync, 1.5x Noise Immunity

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

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Porous Carbon Film Electrode for Air Battery Cathodes and Air Battery Using Same

This technology introduces a novel porous carbon film electrode that significantly boosts air battery performance. By precisely controlling the pore struct…

Manufacturing Electronics

2x Faster Discharge, 5x Energy Density: Air Batteries Power Next-Gen Mobility

~$3.5M/year estimated cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立大学法人 東京大学 ★ S Rank

Stuck-Pipe Prediction Method and System

This technology predicts drilling stuck-pipe risk in real-time using 2D histograms of existing drilling parameters like bit depth and torque. It offers sup…

AI & Software Electronics Civil & Architecture

Drilling Stuck-Pipe Risk Reduced by 90% with AI-Powered 2D Histograms

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

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Method, System, and Program for Assigning Location Information to Vehicle-Mounted Sensor…

This technology assigns high-precision geospatial data to vehicle sensor readings, enabling centimeter-level anomaly detection in infrastructure. It conver…

AI & Software Transportation

10x Position Accuracy Boosts Infrastructure Inspection, Cuts Maintenance Costs

~$1.0M/year estimated inspection 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

Oligonucleotides for Target Nucleic Acid Detection and Their Applications

This technology offers highly specific oligonucleotides for detecting target nucleic acids, particularly heat-resistant fungi in long-term preserved foods.…

Inspection & Detection Life Sciences Advanced Materials

Cut food inspection time by ~66%, saving ~$150K/year per facility.

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

松田 誠一 A Rank

Security Structure for Slide Fasteners

This patent introduces an innovative security zipper structure that prevents unauthorized opening by integrating two superimposed, oppositely-opening, lock…

Consumer & Lifestyle Healthcare & Safety

3× Enhanced Security, Zero Compromise on Zipper Opening

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Focus Control Device, Program, and Imaging Apparatus

This technology provides a focus control system that prevents unintended focus shifts during AF/MF transitions in imaging devices. By calculating the diffe…

AI & Software Electronics

Zero Unintended Focus Shift: Boost Production Efficiency by 20%

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

国立大学法人金沢大学 ★ S Rank

Brain Vasospasm Inhibitor

This technology identifies a novel mechanism for brain vasospasm post-subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), targeting danger signals (DAMPs) and immune cell activ…

AI & Software Life Sciences Chemistry & Pharma

Novel Mechanism Boosts Neurological Recovery >20% Post-SAH

~$6.5M/year estimated new market creation potential (est.)

株式会社トライトドゥ ★ S Rank

Application Program and Behavior Management Device

This technology transforms standard mobile devices into a powerful, real-time location and behavior management system. By analyzing wireless signals, it pr…

AI & Software Manufacturing

Boost operational efficiency by ~20%, cut deployment costs by 2/3 with existing mobile tech.

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Stereoscopic Image Display Device and Program Therefor

This technology revolutionizes integral photography 3D displays by eliminating crosstalk and enabling viewer-tracking. It combines display elements, polari…

AI & Software Electronics

Zero Crosstalk 3D: Boost Sales by 10% with Immersive, Fatigue-Free Displays

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Video Signal Conversion Device and Program

This technology automatically stabilizes video brightness during HDR to SDR conversion, especially for human faces. By using AI-driven facial recognition a…

AI & Software Electronics

Stabilize HDR-SDR Brightness by ~20%, Cut Adjustment Time

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