Japanese Patent Intelligence

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

1,810 patents
国立研究開発法人農業・食品産業技術総合研究機構 ★ S Rank

Method for Identifying Fully Sweet and Non-Fully Sweet Persimmons, Identification Marker…

This technology provides a highly accurate genetic method to distinguish fully sweet from non-fully sweet persimmons. It eliminates misidentification, acce…

Inspection & Detection Life Sciences

Boost Persimmon Breeding Efficiency by 2x with 100% Gene-Based Selection

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

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

System and Program

This technology precisely detects specific pulsed light from speed enforcement devices by comparing received light intensities at target and different wave…

AI & Software

Optical Detection Cuts Road Accident Risk by ~20%

~$2.5M/year estimated accident-related cost reduction per facility (est.)

学校法人 関西大学 ★ S Rank

Electrolyte for Lithium-Sulfur Secondary Batteries and Lithium-Sulfur Secondary Batterie…

This technology offers a breakthrough electrolyte and cathode material for Lithium-Sulfur (Li-S) batteries. It suppresses lithium polysulfide dissolution, …

Manufacturing Electronics

Next-Gen Li-S Batteries: 1.5x Cycle Life, 30% More Range, Protected to 2041

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Audio Encoding and Decoding Apparatus, and Program

This technology is an audio encoding and decoding system that intelligently allocates bitrate across multiple audio signals. It identifies 'priority signal…

Manufacturing AI & Software

Boost Audio Quality, Cut Bandwidth 20% with Smart Encoding

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Three-Dimensional Shape Measurement Device and Program

This technology offers a novel approach to high-precision 3D shape measurement from multiple camera images, significantly reducing computational load and i…

AI & Software

3D Measurement: Cut Computation by ~70%, Double Accuracy & Robustness

~$800K/year estimated cost reduction and 30% productivity increase per facility (est.).

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Photocatalyst and Method for Manufacturing the Photocatalyst

This technology introduces a novel photocatalyst, utilizing gold nanoparticles on zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, to convert methane and oxygen into ethane…

Advanced Materials Manufacturing Chemistry & Pharma

Photocatalyst Doubles Ethane Output from Methane, Cuts Energy Costs by ~30%

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

学校法人神奈川大学 ★ S Rank

Gripping Device, Robot Arm, and Flying Object Using a Multi-Finger Hand with an Iris Mec…

This technology employs an iris-mechanism multi-finger hand to significantly enhance robotic gripping versatility and stability, especially for irregular o…

Manufacturing

2x Versatility, 80% Defect Reduction in Robotic Gripping for Irregular Objects

~$200K/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

Dynamic Light Scattering Measurement Device, Method, and Analysis Program

This technology revolutionizes Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) by automatically detecting and removing noise from contaminants in liquid samples. It enables…

Manufacturing AI & Software

1.5× Efficiency Boost: DLS Particle Sizing with Automated Noise Removal

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

株式会社峰生 ★ S Rank

Fastening Structure

This innovative fastening structure prevents bolt loosening under extreme vibration and shock through a unique claw-and-recess spring washer and double-nut…

Advanced Materials Civil & Architecture Manufacturing

Unshakeable Fasteners: Cut Maintenance by 66%, Lock Safety for Infrastructure

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

国立大学法人 筑波大学 ★ S Rank

Method for Producing Membrane Vesicles Encapsulating Target Substances

This technology offers a novel method to efficiently produce membrane vesicles encapsulating target substances by precisely inducing lytic processes in Gra…

Inspection & Detection Life Sciences

2x Membrane Vesicle Production, ~10% Cost Cut for Pharma & Food

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

浅見 晋一郎 ★ S Rank

Raindrop Wiping Device for Window Glass

This technology introduces a novel wiper-less system that uses a continuously circulating annular sheet to clear window surfaces, ensuring 1.5x improved vi…

Transportation Advanced Materials Manufacturing

1.5x Visibility, Wiper-less Design for Next-Gen Vehicles & Buildings

~$2M/year estimated cost savings and value creation (est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Internet Radio Location Detection Device and Program

This technology enables precise location detection for internet radio receivers and IoT devices without relying on GPS. By analyzing existing terrestrial d…

Electronics Inspection & Detection AI & Software

GPS-Free Location: ~$9.5M Annual Impact for IoT & Mobility

~$9.5M/year estimated cost savings and revenue generation (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 Detecting Whether a Plant Has Been Contacted by Pests

This technology precisely detects trace pest DNA on plants, even after pests have departed, using advanced PCR methods. It enables early, accurate identifi…

Inspection & Detection Life Sciences

Pest DNA Detection Cuts Crop Damage by 1/3, Halves Inspection Labor

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

名古屋HKプランニング株式会社 ★ S Rank

Multi-functional Long Shelf for Urinals and Toilet Unit Utilizing the Same

This patent introduces a multi-functional long shelf for urinals, addressing common user challenges in public restrooms. It provides secure placement for b…

Civil & Architecture Healthcare & Safety Consumer & Lifestyle

Multi-functional Urinal Shelf Boosts User Satisfaction by ~25%, Cuts Facility Costs

~$2K/year estimated cleaning and renovation cost reduction per facility (est.).

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

3D Video Display Device

This technology uses multiple switchable lens arrays and time-division display to create high-resolution, bright, glasses-free 3D images. It overcomes trad…

Electronics AI & Software

20% Brighter, High-Res 3D Displays: Simplified Design, Enhanced Immersion

~$200K/year estimated manufacturing 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 Producing Fertilizer, Method for Recovering Fertilizer Components, and Solid …

This technology efficiently recovers phosphate and ammonium from wastewater, producing solid fertilizer at ambient conditions. By utilizing low-cost combus…

Manufacturing Environment Chemistry & Pharma

Wastewater-to-Fertilizer: 80% Energy Savings, 10x Cheaper Raw Materials

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

国立大学法人山口大学 ★ S Rank

AC/DC Converter

This AC/DC converter efficiently transforms unstable piezoelectric vibration into stable, constant voltage, reducing power loss by up to 70%. It enables ba…

Manufacturing Electronics

70% Power Loss Reduction: Stable Voltage from Intermittent Vibration

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Context-Aware Translation System and Program

This patented AI translation technology leverages previous translation outputs as contextual information to significantly improve accuracy and fluency. By …

Electronics AI & Software

Context-Aware AI Translation: Boosts Accuracy by ~15%, Cuts Revision Time by 50%

~$2.0M/year estimated translation cost reduction per facility (est.)

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

System and Program for Enhanced In-Vehicle User Experience

This technology significantly improves vehicle dashcam user experience by strategically placing indicators on a non-camera side and integrating light-leak …

Manufacturing Electronics Consumer & Lifestyle

Boost Driver Focus by ~20% with Glare-Free Dashcam Indicators

~$700K/year estimated economic impact per facility (est.)

国立大学法人豊橋技術科学大学 ★ S Rank

Dispensing Device and Microfluidic Device for Microchannels

This technology offers a high-precision microfluidic dispensing system, leveraging surface tension and soft lithography for easy manufacturing. It enables …

Manufacturing AI & Software

2x Throughput, ~30% Cost Reduction in Microfluidic Dispensing

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

若生 伊知郎 ★ S Rank

Multi-Functional Film Inner Window System

This innovative inner window system integrates dimming, thermal insulation, UV shielding, and even solar power generation into existing glass windows. Its …

Advanced Materials Civil & Architecture

Smart Windows: 1.5× Energy Efficiency & Comfort with Multi-Functional Film System

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

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Green Rust, Its Manufacturing Method, Pigment, and Anion Exchanger

This technology introduces a novel green rust with superior oxidation resistance and long-term stability, achieved by precisely controlling Fe(III) and Fe(…

Advanced Materials AI & Software Chemistry & Pharma

1.5× Product Life, ~10% Cost Savings with Stable Green Pigment

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

3D Video Display Device

This technology synthesizes multiple multi-viewpoint images seamlessly, eliminating visual discontinuities in 3D displays. Utilizing an imaging lens array …

Electronics AI & Software

Seamless 3D Displays Boost Immersion by 1.5x, Expand Viewports

~$6.5M/year estimated additional revenue 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

Yield Adjustment Method, Yield Adjustment Support Method and Program, and Information Pr…

This AI-driven system precisely predicts cucurbit crop yields and optimizes the application timing of plant growth regulators (1-MCP). It automates decisio…

Manufacturing Life Sciences AI & Software

AI-Driven Crop Yield Optimization: Cut Labor by ~30%, Materials by 25%

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