Japanese Patent Intelligence

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

1,810 patents
国立研究開発法人国立環境研究所 ★ S Rank

Detection Method, Method for Producing Dried Algae, Dried Algae, and Quality Control Met…

This technology uses specially L-dried algae to rapidly detect heavy metals in samples. By measuring changes in delayed luminescence when algae contact a s…

Life Sciences AI & Software Inspection & Detection

Detect Heavy Metals 10x Faster, Cut Inspection Costs by ~65%

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

学校法人金沢工業大学 ★ S Rank

Laminated Composite Material Using Cellulose Fiber

This technology introduces a novel laminated composite material that achieves significant weight reduction (over 20%) while maintaining high strength and i…

Advanced Materials Manufacturing

Next-Gen Composites: Over 20% Lighter, Superior Strength

~$1.0M/year estimated cost savings and environmental value creation 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

Rain-Shelter Roof Structure and Installation Method for Plant Cultivation, Asparagus Cul…

This technology provides an innovative roof structure and installation method that allows wind while effectively blocking rain, optimizing growing conditio…

Life Sciences

Asparagus Yields Up 15%: Weather-Resilient Crop Protection for Stable Profits

~$3.5K/year estimated profit improvement per 10a (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

Information Processing Apparatus, Information Processing Method, and Program

This technology is an AI-powered system that dramatically enhances weeding efficiency in agricultural fields. It uses camera images and operational data fr…

AI & Software

AI-Powered Weeding: Boost Efficiency by 30%, Cut Labor Costs

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

国立研究開発法人量子科学技術研究開発機構 ★ S Rank

Laser Amplification Device

This technology introduces a solid-state laser amplification device designed for sustained high amplification rates. It features a unique reflective housin…

Electronics Manufacturing

High-Efficiency Laser Core: Boosts Processing Speed by ~15%

~$1.5M/year estimated productivity improvement and 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

Drainage Construction Support System

This technology automates initial planning for drainage construction by efficiently guiding soil surveys and map creation. It determines optimal survey poi…

AI & Software Civil & Architecture

Automated Drainage Planning: Cut Project Lead Time by ~20%

~$200K/year estimated 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

Protein Derived from Brown-Winged Green Stink Bug, Nucleotide Encoding It, and Detection…

This technology introduces a novel protein that precisely binds to specific insect pheromones, enabling highly accurate and selective pest detection. It of…

Life Sciences Inspection & Detection Advanced Materials

Pest Detection 5x More Accurate, Cuts Crop Damage by ~10%

~$1.5M/year estimated agricultural damage reduction potential (est.)

山田 留美子 ★ S Rank

Automotive Power Generation and Storage Device

This technology efficiently converts the rotational energy of a vehicle's non-drive wheels into electrical power for storage. Utilizing a unique gear mecha…

Electronics Manufacturing

EV Range Extended ~20% with Non-Drive Wheel Power Generation

~$1.0M/year estimated operational cost reduction per fleet (est.)

大学共同利用機関法人自然科学研究機構 ★ S Rank

Method and System for Generating Time Synchronization Signals

This technology enables ultra-precise time synchronization over existing fiber optic networks by accurately measuring and compensating for transmission del…

AI & Software Electronics

Fiber Optic Sync: Cut Transmission Delay by 99.9% for Ultra-Precise Timing

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

国立研究開発法人理化学研究所 ★ S Rank

Water Quality Data Prediction Device, Method, and Program

This AI-driven system provides long-term, high-precision forecasts of environmental factors that trigger aquatic diseases. By analyzing water quality and w…

AI & Software Manufacturing

AI Predicts Aquatic Disease, Cuts Losses by ~20%

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

株式会社1級建築士事務所 重企画設計室 ★ S Rank

Seismic Reinforcement and Isolation Method for Traditional Timber Structures

This technology offers a unique seismic reinforcement and isolation method for traditional timber structures on soft ground. It enables foundation upgrades…

Civil & Architecture Healthcare & Safety

Seismic Upgrade for Historic Sites: Cut Renovation Downtime by 20%

~$15K/year estimated cost reduction per facility (est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Image Decoding Apparatus and Image Decoding Method

This technology optimizes video encoding and decoding by selectively processing prediction residuals. It evaluates pixel-level similarity between reference…

Electronics Manufacturing

Cut Video Data by 20%, Deliver High-Quality Streaming at Lower Cost

~$1M/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

Moisture Removal Device

This technology integrates an absorbent material and suction unit above a combine harvester's conveyor. It efficiently removes initial crop moisture during…

Life Sciences Manufacturing

Boost Harvest Efficiency by 15%, Cut Drying Load by 20%

~$2.5M/year estimated profitability improvement 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

Adhesion Removal Device

This technology uses the natural oscillation of sorting machines to automatically remove debris without electricity. It employs a simple collision mechanis…

Life Sciences Manufacturing

Zero Power, 1.3× Productivity Boost in Agricultural Harvesting

~$6.5K/year estimated cost savings per machine (est.)

学校法人 工学院大学 ★ S Rank

Gas-Liquid Mixing Apparatus

This technology introduces an innovative gas-liquid mixing apparatus featuring multi-stage partitions and rectifying sections. It significantly enhances co…

Manufacturing

2x Mixing Efficiency, 30% Energy Savings in Gas-Liquid Processes

~$200K/year estimated 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

Analysis Apparatus and Method

This technology revolutionizes isotope analysis by ensuring stable, high-precision results regardless of sample input volume. It intelligently measures tar…

AI & Software Inspection & Detection Manufacturing

Automated Isotope Analysis: ~20% More Stable, Cuts Re-analysis by ~25%

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

国立研究開発法人理化学研究所 ★ S Rank

Novel Superovulation Induction Method for Animal Breeding

This technology revolutionizes non-human mammalian breeding by inducing superovulation with anti-inhibin antibodies, entirely replacing traditional eCG/hCG…

Life Sciences Inspection & Detection Chemistry & Pharma

Boost Animal Breeding by 20%, Cut Costs with Antibody Tech

~$350K/year estimated breeding cost reduction and research acceleration per facility (est.)

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

System for Reducing Vehicle Theft Risk in Smart Entry Vehicles

This system enhances existing smart entry vehicles with advanced, retrofit biometric security. It prevents relay attacks by linking smart operations (unloc…

AI & Software Civil & Architecture Transportation

Cuts vehicle theft by 90% with retrofit biometric security

~$1.5M/year estimated damage avoidance per facility (est.)

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

In-Vehicle Electronic Device and Program

This technology significantly enhances the stability of in-vehicle video recording by utilizing dual storage media and a smart control algorithm. It contin…

Manufacturing

99% Recording Stability, 6x Faster Deployment for In-Vehicle Data

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

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

Electronic Device, System, and Program

This technology automates IoT device setup using NFC, dramatically simplifying initial configuration. By enabling devices to automatically receive settings…

AI & Software Electronics Manufacturing

Automated IoT Setup: Cut Configuration Time by 80% with NFC

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

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

Apparatus and Program

This technology prevents false accident detections in vehicle monitoring systems. It learns and ignores recurring false positive locations, ensuring highly…

AI & Software Manufacturing

Cut False Accident Detections by 90% for Smarter Fleet Management

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

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Method for Repairing Ballast Tracks, Repair Material, and Ballast Track

This technology offers an innovative method for repairing railway ballast tracks, utilizing a rapid-hardening cement and polymer flocculant mixture. By dir…

Advanced Materials Civil & Architecture

2x Track Lifespan, ~60% Faster Repair for Railway Ballast

~$1.0M/year estimated maintenance 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 Diagnosing Soil Physical Properties in Fields

This technology objectively diagnoses soil physical properties using 3D hardness contour maps derived from depth-specific data. It distinguishes topsoil fr…

Inspection & Detection AI & Software Environment

Precision Soil Diagnostics: 3D Mapping Drives 15% Crop Yield Increase

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

株式会社ワコーテック ★ S Rank

Vehicle Muffler Tailpipe

This technology integrates a wind-powered impeller into vehicle tailpipes to enhance exhaust gas flow, significantly improving fuel efficiency. A unique co…

Transportation Environment Consumer & Lifestyle

10% Fuel Efficiency Boost from Wind-Powered Exhaust Optimization

~$1.1M/year estimated fuel cost reduction per fleet (est.)