Japanese Patent Intelligence

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

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株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

Vehicle Rearview Mirror

This technology integrates a camera, a visibility-reducing shield, and a flexible adjustment mechanism into a vehicle rearview mirror. It enables essential…

Transportation Manufacturing

70% Less Discomfort, Flexible Monitoring: Next-Gen Rearview Mirror

~$350K/year estimated economic impact per facility (est.)

国立大学法人九州工業大学 ★ S Rank

Etching Method

This technology offers a high-precision, low-damage reactive ion etching (RIE) method using F2 gas for h-BN films, critical for next-generation semiconduct…

Electronics Manufacturing

5% Yield Boost: Precision h-BN Etching Accelerates Next-Gen Semiconductor Production

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

国立大学法人福島大学 ★ S Rank

Radiation Measurement Method

This technology offers a novel method for high-precision 3D mapping of radiation source distributions. By combining specialized detectors with advanced inv…

AI & Software

3D Radiation Mapping: ~30% Faster, 20% Less Exposure Risk

~$350K/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

Agricultural Machine, Agricultural Machine System, Agricultural Machine Coupling Method,…

This technology automates the precise coupling of agricultural machinery, like tractors and implements, eliminating the need for skilled operators. It leve…

AI & Software Life Sciences

Farm Equipment Coupling: 66% Faster, Eliminates Skilled Labor

~$50K/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

Cattle Evaluation Device and Method

This technology objectively evaluates cattle body condition from 2D images, eliminating reliance on skilled human assessment. By quantifying physique, it e…

Chemistry & Pharma Manufacturing Life Sciences

Automated Cattle Body Scoring: Boosts Productivity by ~20%, Cuts Labor

~$120K/year estimated economic impact 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

Cattle Assessment Device and Method

This technology uses image analysis to objectively assess cattle physique, calculating a unique 'slope index' from their contours. It eliminates reliance o…

Manufacturing Life Sciences

Automated Cattle Assessment: Boost Productivity by 20%, Cut Labor Costs by ~$35K/year

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

古屋 星二 ★ S Rank

Table Tennis Racket with Enhanced Grip for Optimized Play

This technology introduces a revolutionary table tennis racket grip, merging the benefits of shakehand and penholder styles. It enables intuitive angle adj…

Advanced Materials Consumer & Lifestyle

Table Tennis Racket: 5x Faster Skill Acquisition, Enhanced Dual-Hand Play

~$65K/year estimated training cost reduction per facility (est.)

東京都公立大学法人 ★ S Rank

Object Gripping Device, Hand Unit, and Sheet for Hand Unit Assembly

This innovative robotic gripping technology significantly enhances object handling efficiency and storage. Its multi-link, multi-joint design automatically…

Manufacturing

Robotic Gripper Doubles Storage Efficiency, Cuts Manufacturing Costs by 30%

~$150K/year estimated cost reduction potential 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

Cattle Evaluation Apparatus and Method for Rumen Size Scoring

This technology uses 2D image analysis to automatically and accurately determine cattle rumen size scores. By standardizing health assessment and optimizin…

Manufacturing Life Sciences

AI-Powered Rumen Scoring Boosts Beef Productivity by 1.5x, Cuts Costs

~$150K/year estimated economic impact per facility (est.)

学校法人北里研究所 ★ S Rank

Visual Information Correction Apparatus, Visual Information Correction Method, and Progr…

This innovative system uses real-time eye-tracking to dynamically adjust visual information for users with nystagmus, ocular muscle paralysis, or visual fi…

Chemistry & Pharma Manufacturing AI & Software

Eye-Tracking Tech Boosts Visual Clarity 3x, Enhances QOL

~$1.5M/year estimated social cost reduction (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

Apparatus and Method for Generating Agricultural Environmental Information and Plant Gro…

This technology validates sensor data reliability by analyzing acquisition rates, filtering out unreliable inputs to generate highly accurate agricultural …

Manufacturing AI & Software

90%+ Data Accuracy for Smart Agriculture, Cutting Cultivation Costs by ~5%

~$100K/year estimated cultivation cost optimization per facility (est.)

株式会社東レリサーチセンター ★ S Rank

Evaluation Method Using a Transmission Electron Microscope

This technology revolutionizes TEM sample preparation by using Gas Cluster Ion Beam (GCIB) to achieve ultra-thin samples with minimal damage. It significan…

Inspection & Detection Advanced Materials

2x TEM Analysis Accuracy, ~90% Damage Reduction for Advanced Materials

~$1.0M/year estimated R&D cost reduction per facility (est.)

学校法人神奈川大学 ★ S Rank

Method and Apparatus for Decomposing Fluorine-Containing Polymers

This technology efficiently decomposes difficult-to-treat fluoropolymers using subcritical water, specific basic compounds, and oxygen. It converts them in…

Manufacturing Advanced Materials

Fluoropolymer Recycling: 90% Waste Reduction, 95% Fluorine Recovery

~$0.5M–$5M/year estimated cost savings and resource recovery benefits 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 Apparatus for Producing Long Bagworm Silk Fibers

This technology automates the continuous production of pure, long-fiber bagworm silk, eliminating impurities and ensuring consistent quality. By controllin…

Manufacturing Life Sciences

5x Production Efficiency, ~50% Labor Cost Reduction in Novel Silk Production

~$350K/year estimated cost savings and new market creation per facility (est.)

合同会社テラファイル ★ S Rank

Cooling Apparatus Utilizing Evaporation from Porous Particles

This technology is an innovative evaporative cooling system that leverages the high surface area of porous particles to maximize water evaporation. It effi…

Consumer & Lifestyle

Sustainable Cooling: Cut HVAC Energy by 90%, Reach Sub-Wet-Bulb Temps

~$350K/year estimated running 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

Underwater Vehicle Monitoring Method, Program, and System

This technology significantly enhances the monitoring of submerged autonomous vehicles by fusing operational history with 3D acoustic positioning data. It …

Transportation AI & Software

Boost Underwater Vehicle Accuracy by 50%, Cut Re-inspection by 20%

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

学校法人 工学院大学 ★ S Rank

Anchoring Individual Characteristic Estimation Device

This AI-driven technology accurately estimates individual cognitive biases, specifically the anchoring effect, without the need for repetitive, costly expe…

Manufacturing AI & Software

AI Unlocks Anchoring Bias, Boosts Customer Prediction by ~1.5%

~$1.0M/year estimated revenue increase per facility (est.)

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

System, Program, Imaging Device, and Software

This technology uses real-time video to visualize approaching hazards based on vehicle and object location data. It enables drivers to intuitively identify…

Manufacturing AI & Software

Live Video Risk Visualization: Cut Accident Risk by ~30%

~$100K/year estimated accident-related cost reduction per facility (est.)

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

Adapter for Supplying Power to External Devices from a Vehicle

This smart vehicle power adapter connects easily to existing diagnostic ports (e.g., OBD-II), providing constant, safe power to a wide range of external de…

Transportation Manufacturing

Plug-and-Play Vehicle Power: 20% Sales Growth, Smart Charging for All Devices

~$0.3M–$1.5M/year estimated revenue increase (AI est.)

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

Electronic Device and Program for User-Centric Alerting

This technology integrates multiple critical alerts onto electronic device screens without obstructing primary information like maps. By displaying diverse…

Manufacturing AI & Software Consumer & Lifestyle

Fixed Multi-Alert Display: Boost Driver Awareness by ~30%

~$5M/year estimated revenue increase per product line (est.)

学校法人 関西大学 ★ S Rank

Manufacturing Method for Medical Needles

This technology enables high-precision mass production of biodegradable medical needles by preventing shape deformation during molding. It utilizes a flexi…

Chemistry & Pharma Manufacturing Life Sciences

Biodegradable Needles: Zero Deformation, 20% Manufacturing Efficiency Boost

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

日産自動車株式会社 ★ S Rank

Mobile Step Platform with Handle-Activated Wheel Deployment

This ergonomic mobile step platform features a handle-activated link mechanism that deploys wheels, enabling effortless, one-handed repositioning. It signi…

Healthcare & Safety Civil & Architecture

Cut manual effort by 80%, boost operational efficiency by 30%.

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

中本 要一 ★ S Rank

Adult Diaper Donning Aid

This assistive device enables elderly or physically challenged individuals to safely put on adult diapers while seated, eliminating the need for caregiver …

Healthcare & Safety Manufacturing Consumer & Lifestyle

Reduce caregiver burden by ~30%, cut fall risk by 80% with seated diapering.

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

国立大学法人山口大学 ★ S Rank

Uterine Fibroid Subtype Prediction Program, Method, and Apparatus

This AI-powered system non-invasively predicts uterine fibroid subtypes, including MED12 mutations, and tissue composition from specialized MRI images. It …

Chemistry & Pharma AI & Software Life Sciences

Non-Invasive AI Predicts Uterine Fibroid Subtypes, Cuts Biopsy Need by 25%

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