Japanese Patent Intelligence

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

2,599 patents
学校法人 関西大学 ★ S Rank

Electret Film and Triboelectric Generator

This technology introduces an advanced electret film that significantly enhances triboelectric generators by incorporating a precise, minute amount of ioni…

Electronics Advanced Materials

Triboelectric Output Up 20% — Halve IoT Battery Changes

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

独立行政法人エネルギー・金属鉱物資源機構 ★ S Rank

Purging Method and System

This technology dramatically accelerates the purging of hydrocarbons from adsorbent materials in hydrogen production, utilizing CO2-rich exhaust gas from s…

Chemistry & Pharma Manufacturing Advanced Materials

Hydrogen Production: 80% Faster Purging with CO2 Reuse, Boosting Plant Uptime

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

国立研究開発法人国立環境研究所 ★ S Rank

Wind Condition Prediction System and Method

This system provides highly accurate and simplified wind condition forecasts by leveraging multi-year historical data to establish 'typical year' patterns.…

Manufacturing AI & Software

Wind Prediction Accuracy Up to 10% Better, Boosts Revenue 5%

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

峠 智恵子 ★ S Rank

Transaction System

This technology offers a digital transaction system that objectively calculates intermediary fees based on a difficulty index, eliminating reliance on subj…

AI & Software

Optimize Intermediary Fees by ~15%, Boost Market Activity by 20%

~$3.5M/year estimated economic impact per facility (est.)

日東電工株式会社 ★ S Rank

Electromagnetic Wave Absorber

This technology is an advanced electromagnetic wave absorber designed for the 60-90GHz millimeter-wave band. Utilizing a dielectric and conductive layer st…

Electronics Manufacturing Advanced Materials

Boost Millimeter-Wave Radar Reliability: >20dB Broadband Absorption

~$1.0M/year estimated system reliability improvement per facility (est.)

平岡 晴彦 ★ S Rank

Stackable Toy for Plastic Bottle Caps

This technology provides a simple connector piece that allows standard plastic bottle caps to be stably stacked into various structures, transforming waste…

Environment Consumer & Lifestyle

Recycle Bottle Caps into Educational Toys, Cut Promotion Costs by ~$140K/year

~$150K/year estimated promotional 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

Method for Deploying and Recovering Multiple Underwater Vehicles

This technology streamlines the deployment and recovery of multiple underwater vehicles (UUVs) for subsea exploration and inspection. It utilizes a pre-dep…

Transportation AI & Software

Underwater Drone Swarms: 2x Faster Deployment, ~50% Cost Savings

~$125K/year estimated cost savings per facility (est.)

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

Apparatus and Program

This technology unifies physical design elements (e.g., detachable bezels) with digital information displays in car navigation systems. It enables seamless…

Manufacturing AI & Software

5× Faster UX Development, ~$1.0M/Year Economic Impact

~$1.0M/year estimated economic impact per product line (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

Crop Growth Diagnosis Method and Crop Growth Diagnosis Program

This technology rapidly diagnoses crop growth by combining projected leaf area data with solar radiation, calculating growth speed and light utilization ef…

AI & Software Life Sciences

Boost Crop Yields ~10%, Cut Costs ~15% with Precision Growth Diagnostics

~$125K/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

Method for Predicting Fruit Set Probability

This technology precisely predicts fruit set probability using greenhouse environmental data and crop growth metrics. By analyzing 'source' and 'sink' stre…

AI & Software Life Sciences

Boost Crop Yields 15%, Cut Costs 20% with AI-Powered Fruit Set Prediction

~$1.0M/year estimated revenue increase and 20% 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 Product Information Processing Apparatus, Method, and Program

This technology offers a multi-layered data processing system for precision agriculture. It tracks individual crop status and work history by linking field…

AI & Software Life Sciences

Boost Farm Productivity by 1.5x, Cut Labor Costs by ~15% with Precision Ag Data

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

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

Device and Program

This technology provides a secure, non-invasive method to access detailed vehicle ECU data for aftermarket devices, bypassing the diagnostic port. It enabl…

Transportation Manufacturing AI & Software

Vehicle Data Access: ~6x Faster Aftermarket Integration, ~$23K/year Savings

~$23K/year estimated direct economic benefits per facility (AI est.)

株式会社ユピテル A Rank

Golf Support Device and Program

This technology provides real-time, high-precision elevation data on golf courses using camera image recognition and an accelerometer. It offers adjusted s…

Consumer & Lifestyle Manufacturing AI & Software

Boost Golf Scores by ~5 Strokes with Real-time Elevation Data

Contributes to reducing ~$1M/year (AI est.) in opportunity costs.

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

Electronic Device and Program

This technology uses an in-car camera to recognize road signs and intelligently filters alerts based on importance. It aims to eliminate driver distraction…

AI & Software Manufacturing

In-Car AI Optimizes Sign Alerts, Boosts Driver Focus by 20%

~$250K/year estimated accident risk reduction per facility (est.)

岡野 浩志 ★ S Rank

Carbon Dioxide Gas Separation and Concentration Apparatus with HVAC Air Supply Capabilit…

This innovative Wet-TSA rotor system efficiently separates and concentrates CO2 from ambient air and exhaust, achieving over 90% concentration. It uniquely…

Chemistry & Pharma Environment Manufacturing

90%+ CO2 Concentration, ~20% HVAC Cost Savings with Low-Temp Waste Heat

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

国立研究開発法人水産研究・教育機構 ★ S Rank

Branch Line Transport and Storage Device and Branch Line Hanging Mechanism

This technology automates the hazardous and labor-intensive handling of branch lines in longline fishing. It employs a guided rail system on fishing vessel…

Transportation Life Sciences Manufacturing

Automated Longline Fishing: 3x Efficiency, ~50% Labor Reduction

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

三浦 浩紀 ★ S Rank

Performance Data Display System

This system detects diverse musical features (pitch, rhythm, chords, genre) from performance data, controlling visual displays (color, brightness, patterns…

AI & Software Electronics Consumer & Lifestyle

Music Visualization: 2x Audience Immersion, New Sensory Entertainment

~$1M/year estimated new business creation potential per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人日本原子力研究開発機構 ★ S Rank

Neutron Detector

This technology introduces a novel neutron detector featuring a stacked scintillator structure, significantly improving n/γ selectivity and detection effic…

AI & Software Inspection & Detection

2× n/γ Selectivity, 20% Efficiency Gain in High-Dose Neutron Detection

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

野澤 弘司 ★ S Rank

Outer Casing for Writing Instruments and Styluses, and Writing Instruments and Styluses …

This patented outer casing transforms writing instruments and styluses from a comfortable hexagonal grip for use to a slim, flat profile for portability. I…

Healthcare & Safety Consumer & Lifestyle

1.5× Stability, 2× Portability: Transformative Pen Casing for Hybrid Work

~$150K/year estimated operational efficiency gain per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Method for Forming Metal Wiring

This technology enables the simple, low-cost formation of ultra-fine metal wiring (below 10μm) in both 2D and 3D configurations. By utilizing a unique wett…

Advanced Materials Electronics

Ultra-Fine 10μm Wiring: 3D Via Coating, ~65% Cost Reduction

~$150K–$700K/year estimated cost reduction per facility (AI est.)

国立研究開発法人科学技術振興機構 ★ S Rank

Spike Generation Circuit for Information Processing, Power Conversion, and Electronic Sy…

This technology offers an ultra-low power spike generation circuit, reducing energy consumption by up to 70% in electronic devices. It efficiently produces…

AI & Software

70% Power Reduction, 2x Battery Life for IoT/AI Devices

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

公立大学法人秋田県立大学 ★ S Rank

Methods and Devices for Audio Signal Encoding and Decoding, Program, and Audio System

This technology optimizes multi-channel audio encoding by leveraging human spatial masking effects. It dynamically allocates data per channel based on spat…

AI & Software

Multi-Channel Audio: 20% Bitrate Reduction, Enhanced Immersion

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

学校法人 工学院大学 ★ S Rank

Water Electrolysis Device for Sterilization, Cleaning, and Harmful Substance Removal

This compact water electrolysis device generates high-concentration functional water at high flow rates. Its unique cell design and radial flow efficiently…

Advanced Materials

Compact Electrolysis: 3× Flow, 80% Less Chemical Waste

~$150K/year estimated chemical and wastewater treatment cost savings per facility (est.)

国立大学法人横浜国立大学 ★ S Rank

Lithium-Sulfur Battery and Method for Manufacturing Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

This technology optimizes lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery cathodes, enabling up to 1.5x higher energy density and a potential 20% manufacturing cost reductio…

Advanced Materials Electronics

Next-Gen Li-S Batteries: 1.5x Energy Density, ~20% Lower Manufacturing Cost

~$2M/year estimated manufacturing cost reduction per facility (est.)