Japanese Patent Intelligence

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

3,250 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

Information Processing Apparatus, Information Processing Method, and Program

This technology precisely measures plant height using drone-captured 3D data, generating Digital Surface Models (DSM) and Crop Surface Models (CSM). It ena…

AI & Software Manufacturing

AI-Powered Plant Height Measurement Boosts Yields by 20%, Cuts Field Time by 70%

~$1M/year estimated yield and cost improvement per facility (est.)

国立大学法人 熊本大学 ★ S Rank

Method for Manufacturing Oriented Zeolite Bodies

This technology enables the production of highly oriented zeolites using weak magnetic fields, eliminating the need for expensive strong magnetic field equ…

Advanced Materials Chemistry & Pharma

Weak Magnetic Fields, High Orientation: Cuts Zeolite Production Costs by ~66%

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

国立大学法人横浜国立大学 ★ S Rank

Superconducting Physical Random Number Generation Device

This technology provides a superconducting physical random number generator with an optimized operating point adjustment mechanism. By ensuring truly unpre…

AI & Software Manufacturing

Superconducting RNG boosts security by 90%, reduces risk by ~$1.65M annually.

~$1.65M/year estimated security loss risk reduction per facility (est.)

藤波 誠 ★ S Rank

Secure Information Terminal Device

This technology automates secure password and sensitive string entry using off-system local memory and encryption. It significantly reduces data breach ris…

Electronics AI & Software Manufacturing

Automated Password Entry: Boost Productivity by 20%, Eliminate Data Breach Risk

~$200K/year estimated operational efficiency 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

Estrus Detection Device and Artificial Insemination Method

This technology is a low-cost, non-ICT device worn by cows that detects estrus through pressure from mounting behavior, indicating elapsed time via a liqui…

Inspection & Detection Life Sciences Manufacturing

Cut Estrus Detection Costs by ~65%, Boost Conception Rates by 20%

~$50K/year estimated productivity increase 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

Model Generation and Evaluation System for Optimized Crop Pest Control

This AI-powered system generates customized pest and disease control models for individual farmers. By analyzing cultivation data and control effectiveness…

AI & Software Manufacturing

AI Optimizes Crop Pest Control, Boosting Yields by ~20%

~$1M/year estimated cost reduction and revenue increase per facility (est.)

学校法人 工学院大学 ★ S Rank

Microphone Array for Near-Field Voice Detection and Method for Setting the Microphone Ar…

This technology optimizes microphone array sensitivity and polarity using specific acoustic impedance analysis. It precisely isolates near-field sound sour…

Inspection & Detection Electronics AI & Software

Boost Voice Detection by 20% in Noise, Cut Development Time by 6x

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

国立研究開発法人量子科学技術研究開発機構 ★ S Rank

Alloy, Hydrogen Extraction System, Hydrogen Storage Material, and Method for Manufacturi…

This technology introduces a novel amorphous aluminum-based alloy capable of storing hydrogen directly from the air at ambient temperature and pressure. By…

Advanced Materials

Ambient Hydrogen Storage: ~30% Cost Cut, Enhanced Safety

~$5M/year estimated operational cost reduction per facility (est.)

国立大学法人九州工業大学 ★ S Rank

Method for Manufacturing Surface-Modified Cellulose

This technology simplifies nanocellulose surface modification using a mechanochemical process with ionic liquids and specific reaction aids. It eliminates …

Advanced Materials

Simplify Nanocellulose Surface Modification, Cut Manufacturing Costs by ~20%

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

国立大学法人千葉大学 ★ S Rank

Optically Active Pyrrolidine Derivatives or Acid Salts Thereof, Optically Active α-Carbo…

This technology uses a novel chiral pyrrolidine derivative as a catalyst for the highly efficient and selective synthesis of optically active α-carboline d…

Advanced Materials

Chiral Catalysts Boost Drug Synthesis 1.5×, Cut Waste 20%

~$2.0M/year estimated reduction in drug development costs per facility (est.)

国立大学法人 筑波大学 ★ S Rank

Magnetic Powder Material, Permanent Magnet, and Method for Manufacturing Magnetic Powder…

This technology introduces a novel manufacturing method for high-coercivity hexagonal ferrite magnetic powder by substituting iron with lithium. It simplif…

Manufacturing Advanced Materials Electronics

Lithium-Substituted Ferrite: 1.5× Coercivity, ~20% Production Cost Reduction

~$0.8M/year estimated manufacturing 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

Fiber Collection Device

This technology offers an innovative automated system for efficiently extracting high-purity silk from bagworms. By optimizing the collection container des…

Life Sciences Manufacturing

Automated Bagworm Silk: 3X Productivity, ~70% Labor Reduction

~$1M/year estimated cost reduction and new market creation per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人情報通信研究機構 ★ S Rank

Polymer and Optical Control Element

This technology provides a novel polymer for optical control elements, excelling in short-wavelength bands beyond C-band. It enables high-performance, low-…

Advanced Materials AI & Software

1.5x Data Speed, 50% Cost Cut in Next-Gen Optical Control

~$1.5M/year estimated optical communication device cost reduction per facility (est.)

学校法人金沢工業大学 ★ S Rank

Multi-Finger Semiconductor Structure

This multi-finger semiconductor structure stabilizes Id-Vg characteristics in parallel-connected MOSFETs. It integrates the body contact and an opposing se…

AI & Software Electronics

Stable Parallel MOSFETs: Boost Performance by ~5% Yield, Cut Power 10%

~$400K/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

Method and System for Generating and Utilizing Pest Occurrence Estimation Models

This technology generates highly accurate AI models to predict pest outbreaks using historical land use, control, and occurrence data. It enables proactive…

Life Sciences AI & Software Manufacturing

AI Predicts Pests: Cut Farm Costs by ~33%, Stabilize Yields

~$175K/year estimated pesticide and labor cost reduction per facility (est.)

株式会社東レリサーチセンター ★ S Rank

Method for Measuring Contact Angle

This technology offers a breakthrough in material quality assurance by enabling non-destructive, 3D measurement of internal contact angles, previously impo…

Inspection & Detection Advanced Materials

Unlock Hidden Material Quality: Reduce Defects by 20%, Accelerate R&D by 15%

~$170K/year estimated quality defect cost reduction per facility (est.)

井関農機株式会社 ★ S Rank

Crop Dryer

This technology significantly enhances crop dryer efficiency and quality. It optimizes intermittent burner operation with continuous blower fan use, reduci…

Manufacturing

1.3x Crop Drying Productivity with 20% Fuel Savings

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

国立研究開発法人物質・材料研究機構 ★ S Rank

Method for Manufacturing Three-Dimensional Objects

This technology optimizes 3D printed object geometry to control heat transfer during metal additive manufacturing. By maintaining optimal temperatures, it …

Manufacturing Advanced Materials

Metal 3D Printing: ~30% Faster, Superior Properties, No Post-Heat Treatment

~$850K/year estimated cost reduction per facility (est.)

東京都公立大学法人 ★ S Rank

Micro-Nozzle Device

This micro-nozzle technology fundamentally solves the critical issue of clogging in metal nanowire fabrication. By integrating multiple capillaries for met…

Advanced Materials Manufacturing

2x Productivity, Zero Clogging: Continuous Nanowire Production

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

菅 清三 ★ S Rank

Wind Power Generation System for Mobile Objects

This hybrid system generates power for EVs using both driving wind and stored compressed air while parked, ensuring continuous battery charging. It signifi…

AI & Software Manufacturing Advanced Materials

EVs Charge On-the-Go & Parked: 1.5× Power Output, ~15% Range Boost

~$800K/year estimated fuel and charging cost reduction per fleet (est.).

国立大学法人静岡大学 ★ S Rank

Biological Information Analysis Device

This technology uses a camera and multi-wavelength light to non-invasively scan the eye, analyzing pupil brightness changes to continuously monitor diverse…

Life Sciences AI & Software Chemistry & Pharma

Non-invasive Eye Scan: ~30% Faster Early Disease Detection

~$350K/year estimated healthcare 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

Image-Based Coating Thickness Measurement Method, Program, and System

This technology uses Kubelka-Munk theory and image processing to precisely measure coating thickness across entire surfaces without contact. By analyzing r…

AI & Software

Non-Contact, High-Precision Coating Thickness Measurement Boosts Quality 3X

~$1.0M/year estimated quality loss 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

Water Volume Prediction System, Water Volume Prediction Method, and Program

This technology provides an advanced system for predicting water volumes in open channels and flooded areas, displaying data intuitively on digital maps. I…

Life Sciences Civil & Architecture AI & Software

Automated Water Prediction: Cut Input by 90%, Boost Flood Resilience

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

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Scene Sharing System

This technology allows viewers to bookmark and share specific scenes within video content, transforming passive consumption into active participation. It e…

AI & Software Manufacturing Electronics

Boost Viewer Engagement by ~20% with Scene Sharing, Cut Marketing Costs ~$1M

~$1M/year estimated marketing cost reduction (est.)