Japanese Patent Intelligence

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

3,250 patents
松本 秀治 ★ S Rank

Sanitary Mask Support Device

This technology provides a sanitary mask support that creates a critical space between the wearer's mouth and the mask, significantly improving breathing c…

Consumer & Lifestyle Healthcare & Safety

2x Mask Comfort, ~30% Easier Breathing for Enhanced Productivity

~$150K/year estimated productivity improvement per facility (est.)

国立大学法人鳥取大学 ★ S Rank

Self-Propelled Flower Bud and Anther Harvesting Machine and Method

This self-propelled system fully automates pollen harvesting, from flower bud collection to high-precision anther sorting. Integrating all modules on a mob…

Life Sciences Manufacturing

Automated Pollen Harvesting: 3x Productivity, 90% Labor Savings

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Control Method for Magnetic Thin-Wire Devices

This technology provides a novel control method for magnetic thin-wire devices, effectively suppressing leakage current from recording elements. It signifi…

AI & Software

Halve Leakage Current, Boost Magnetic Device Yield by 20%

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Image Encoding Device, Image Decoding Device, and Program

This technology significantly enhances video compression by optimizing prediction accuracy at a sub-block level. It evaluates pixel-level similarity across…

Electronics AI & Software Manufacturing

Boost Video Compression by 30% for Next-Gen Immersive Experiences

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

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Rail Track Inspection Data Processing Method and Apparatus

This technology processes optical sensor data for rail track inspection, automatically identifying and suppressing local anomalies. By enhancing data relia…

AI & Software

Rail Track Inspection: ~90% Anomaly Reduction, $1.0M Annual Cost Savings

~$1.0M/year estimated maintenance cost reduction per large railway company (est.).

学校法人 中央大学 ★ S Rank

Thin Film Adhesion Strength Evaluation Method, Apparatus, and Test Substrate

This technology uses laser-induced shockwaves to non-destructively evaluate thin film adhesion strength. By precisely controlling shockwave propagation and…

AI & Software Manufacturing

Non-Destructive Thin Film Adhesion: 1.5x Quality, ~$530K Annual Savings

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

学校法人 中央大学 ★ S Rank

Indentation Mapping Apparatus and Indentation Mapping Method

This technology revolutionizes material characterization by applying Bayesian optimization to indentation mapping. It intelligently determines optimal meas…

AI & Software Manufacturing

5x Faster Material Evaluation with AI, ~80% Less Skilled Labor

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

学校法人 中央大学 ★ S Rank

Pipe Inspection Apparatus

This technology provides an advanced pipe inspection system that actively removes internal residues like water or debris, ensuring clear, high-resolution i…

Inspection & Detection AI & Software Manufacturing

3× Inspection Quality, ~20% Cost Reduction in Pipe Maintenance

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

学校法人 中央大学 ★ S Rank

Lower Limb Force Feedback Device and Method for Presenting Lower Limb Force Sensation

This technology integrates haptic feedback into VR, allowing users to experience realistic fall sensations while freely walking in virtual environments. It…

AI & Software Consumer & Lifestyle Manufacturing

VR Immersion Accelerated: 100% Fall Sensation, Boosts Attraction Revenue by ~20%

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

国立研究開発法人国際農林水産業研究センター ★ S Rank

Soil Diagnostic Method Using Plasma Emission Spectroscopic Analysis

This technology combines plasma emission spectroscopy with deep learning to rapidly and accurately analyze multiple soil parameters. It provides comprehens…

AI & Software

AI-Powered Soil Diagnostics: 10x Faster, Boosts Yields by 10%

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

国立大学法人千葉大学 ★ S Rank

Insect Larval Feed and Rearing Method for Female Larvae Using the Same

This technology utilizes thermophilic bacteria and their fermentation products in insect larval feed, significantly accelerating growth, particularly in fe…

Advanced Materials Life Sciences

1.5x Insect Growth, ~20% Cost Cut: Sustainable Protein Revolution

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

国立大学法人金沢大学 ★ S Rank

Fluorescent Probe, Method for Evaluating Liquid Phase Polarity and Viscosity, and Compou…

This technology offers a novel fluorescent probe for real-time, high-precision, non-invasive assessment of liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) polarity a…

Advanced Materials Inspection & Detection AI & Software

Real-time Cell Analysis: Accelerate Drug Discovery by ~50%

~$1M/year estimated R&D cost reduction per facility (est.)

学校法人大阪産業大学 ★ S Rank

Water Treatment Apparatus and Water Treatment Method

This mercury-free technology uses a plasma-based array to emit three distinct UV wavelength bands (100-400nm) into water. It effectively breaks down and st…

Chemistry & Pharma Environment

Mercury-Free UV Boosts Water Purification by 1.5x, Cuts Environmental Costs

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Measurement Device and Measurement Method

This technology significantly enhances Modulation Error Ratio (MER) measurement accuracy, especially in noisy or complex wireless environments. By calculat…

Inspection & Detection Electronics AI & Software

Boost Communication Quality by 20% with High-Precision MER Measurement

~$1.0M/year estimated economic impact per facility (est.).

公益財団法人鉄道総合技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Automated Ticket Gate Control System

This technology is an innovative control system for automated ticket gates that proactively prevents station congestion. By analyzing real-time human distr…

AI & Software Manufacturing

Predict Congestion, Cut Gate Delays by ~15% for Enhanced Passenger Flow

~$800K/year estimated operational cost savings and prevented revenue loss per facility (est.)

東京都公立大学法人 ★ S Rank

End-Effector

This compact end-effector features a unique link mechanism that enables its cutting blade to move in an arch-shaped trajectory. It allows for precise gripp…

Life Sciences Manufacturing

Compact End-Effector: Reduces Footprint by ~30%, Boosts Precision Tasks

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

原澤 和彦 ★ S Rank

Wood Screw Adapter

This screw adapter integrates wood screws with a screwdriver tip, eliminating wobble and tilting for precise installation. It ensures consistent quality an…

Manufacturing

Boost Screw Installation Efficiency by 30%, Eliminate Wobble

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

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

In-Vehicle Electronic Device

This HMI technology for in-vehicle electronics highlights critical information in color while rendering non-essential data in monochrome. It significantly …

AI & Software

Boost Motorcycle HMI by 2×: Cut Cognitive Load by ~30%

This technology could achieve 1.5x faster information processing, potentially generating ~$50K/year …

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

Display Control System, Display Control Method, and Program

This technology optimizes dashcam footage analysis by generating multiple smart thumbnails from event-unit video, driven by accelerometer data. It enables …

Electronics AI & Software Manufacturing

3x Faster Dashcam Event Search, ~30% Higher Accuracy in Critical Moment ID

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

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

Device and Program for Vehicle Door Lock Control

This technology provides a retrofit smart auto-lock system for vehicles lacking advanced door-locking features. It automatically delays locking until all d…

Civil & Architecture AI & Software Manufacturing

Upgrade Existing Cars: 1.5x Convenience, Enhanced Security with Auto-Lock

~$3.5M/year estimated new revenue per facility (est.)

国立大学法人千葉大学 ★ S Rank

Stopper and Endoscope System Using the Same

This detachable stopper system for endoscopic tools prevents excessive protrusion, limiting insertion depth. It reduces patient tissue damage risk by ~70% …

Life Sciences Chemistry & Pharma AI & Software

Endoscopic Procedures: Safer, Faster. Reduce Complication Risk by ~30%.

~$150K/year estimated medical accident-related cost reduction per facility (AI 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

Defect Detection Apparatus

This technology uses ultraviolet light to non-destructively detect subtle defects in fruits. By identifying areas of weakened fluorescence on the fruit's s…

Inspection & Detection AI & Software Manufacturing

UV Tech Slashes Fruit Inspection Time by 80%, Cuts Costs 40%

~$1.0M/year estimated food loss reduction and cost efficiency per facility (est.)

香取 健二 ★ S Rank

Energy Conversion Element and Temperature Control Device Using the Same

This technology converts kinetic energy into precise temperature differences using rotating magnetic material and magnetic fluid, enabling silent, vibratio…

Advanced Materials Electronics Manufacturing

Magnetic Cooling: 20% Power Savings, Multi-Temp Precision Control

~$750K/year estimated operational cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Composite for Removing Liquid Droplets with Lower Surface Tension Than Water, Manufactur…

This technology creates a unique composite material that effectively repels both water and low-surface-tension liquids like oil. By preventing droplet adhe…

Advanced Materials Chemistry & Pharma

3x Droplet Removal, 50% Maintenance Cut for Industrial Assets

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