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

Oligonucleotides and Method for Detecting Buckwheat Downy Mildew Pathogen

This technology utilizes specific oligonucleotide pairs and PCR to accurately detect buckwheat downy mildew (Peronospora ducommeti) in seeds and plants, ev…

Inspection & Detection Life Sciences

Buckwheat Downy Mildew Detection: ~20% Yield Boost, Early Warning

~$100K/year estimated buckwheat yield loss reduction per facility (est.)

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

System and Program for Vehicle Information Display

This technology provides an intuitive display system for hybrid and electric vehicles, efficiently organizing complex powertrain data across multiple scree…

Transportation AI & Software

Intuitive EV/HV Data Display: Boosts UX, Cuts Development by ~$1.5M

~$1.5M/year estimated development cost reduction per project (est.)

小山田 昌弘 ★ S Rank

Continuously Variable Transmission System

This continuously variable transmission (CVT) system utilizes an innovative conical cone and roller mechanism to deliver highly efficient power transfer an…

Manufacturing

Next-Gen CVT: Boosts Efficiency by ~20%, Smoother Shifting

~$250K/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

Fruit Drop Impact Testing Method and Apparatus

This technology provides a simple, objective method and apparatus for evaluating the drop impact resistance of delicate fruits like strawberries. By using …

Manufacturing AI & Software

Cut Fruit Damage Assessment Costs by 66%

~$150K/year estimated quality loss reduction per facility (est.)

国立大学法人電気通信大学 ★ S Rank

Haptic Measurement Device

This technology uses dorsally-mounted sensors to measure subtle finger vibrations upon contact, acquiring detailed haptic information without obstructing n…

Manufacturing AI & Software

Haptic Feedback from Finger Dorsum: Boosts Productivity by 25%

~$150K/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

Superplastic Composite Ceramics

This novel composite ceramic exhibits superplasticity below 1400°C, enabling complex component shaping and precise thermal property control. It reduces man…

Advanced Materials Chemistry & Pharma

Superplastic Ceramics: 30% Cost Cut, 1.5x Lifespan Below 1400°C

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

株式会社津田工業 ★ S Rank

Material Inverting Discharge Box and Method of Use

This innovative forklift-operated discharge box allows operators to safely and rapidly empty materials like scrap without leaving the cab. Its simple, robu…

Transportation Manufacturing

Forklift Operators Stay Seated: Cut Manual Labor by 80%

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

佐藤 雅郎 ★ S Rank

Spring Balance Device Using Cam Mechanism for Eccentric Load Arm Supported by Horizontal…

This technology introduces a novel cam-based spring balance device for eccentric load arms, enabling full 360° rotation with precise, continuous load compe…

Manufacturing

Robot Arms Gain 20% Precision, 1.2x Output with 360° Balance

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

公立大学法人秋田県立大学 ★ S Rank

Wood Treatment Method and Processed Wood Product

This technology treats wood using food-derived fermentation residues, like sake or beer lees, instead of toxic chemicals. It significantly enhances wood's …

Manufacturing Advanced Materials

Food-Safe Wood: Fermentation Residues Boost Stability by ~20%

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

大石 誠 ★ S Rank

Drying and Disinfection Apparatus for Bedding and Clothing

This technology provides a rapid, high-temperature vacuum system for disinfecting and drying bedding and clothing. It effectively eliminates over 99% of mi…

Manufacturing

Vacuum-Heat Disinfection: Eliminates 99% of Pathogens, Cuts Drying Time by 66%

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

国立大学法人埼玉大学 ★ S Rank

Measurement Method and Measurement Device

This technology uses Acoustic Emission (AE) sensors to detect subtle physical changes caused by microbial activity in real-time. By analyzing these AE sign…

Life Sciences Manufacturing

Real-time Microbial Detection Cuts Product Waste by Up to 20%

~$1.0M/year estimated quality loss reduction per facility (est.)

国立研究開発法人情報通信研究機構 ★ S Rank

Voltage Regulation Circuit

This technology offers a current-voltage conversion circuit with superior linearity, small footprint, and low power consumption. Utilizing optimized curren…

Manufacturing Electronics

Up to 20% Power Reduction, 30% Smaller for High-Precision Voltage Control

~$300K/year estimated electricity cost reduction per facility (AI est.)

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

Emitter Device for Enhanced Vehicle Detection

This patent introduces an advanced Lidar emitter for vehicle-mounted distance measurement systems. It features a unique light emission pattern, narrowing t…

Manufacturing AI & Software

Next-Gen ADAS: Lidar Boosts Remote Detection by 20%, Cuts Power by 30%

~$80K/year estimated operational cost savings for a fleet of 100 commercial vehicles (AI est.)

国立研究開発法人 海上・港湾・航空技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Method and System for Reducing Roll Resistance Increase in Ships, and Ship

This technology provides a novel method and system to significantly reduce ship roll resistance in waves, directly improving fuel efficiency and operationa…

Transportation AI & Software

20% Fuel Savings, Enhanced Stability in Maritime Transport

~$2.5M–$25M/year estimated fuel cost reduction per fleet (est.)

学校法人金沢工業大学 ★ S Rank

Circularly Polarized Antenna and Communication Device

This technology offers a compact, wideband circular polarized antenna using a unique layered structure with non-contact excitation elements. It significant…

Manufacturing Electronics

Compact, Wideband Circular Polarized Antenna: Boosts Communication Stability by 20%

~$200K/year (AI est.) estimated equipment cost reduction and communication quality improvement per f…

株式会社ADEKA ★ S Rank

Liquid Detergent Composition for Dishware

This innovative liquid detergent composition leverages a synergistic blend of surfactants and enzymes to deliver superior cleaning performance against comp…

Consumer & Lifestyle Advanced Materials Chemistry & Pharma

Multi-Soil Cleaning: Cuts Re-Contamination by ~33%, Boosts Efficiency

~$20K/year estimated cost reduction per facility (est.)

学校法人同志社 ★ S Rank

Novel Substance, Method for Producing Hexanuclear Copper Complex, Method for Producing D…

This technology introduces a novel hexanuclear copper complex catalyst for the direct, high-efficiency oxidation of gaseous alkanes like methane into valua…

Manufacturing Advanced Materials

2x Efficiency, ~20% Cost Reduction in Methane-to-Methanol Conversion

~$13.5M/year estimated operational cost savings per facility (est.)

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Wireless Communication Device

This technology optimizes SVD-MIMO wireless communication by dynamically adjusting modulation, power allocation, and coding rates. It maximizes data throug…

AI & Software Manufacturing Electronics

SVD-MIMO Boosts Wireless Transmission Efficiency by ~20% for Next-Gen Comms

~$1.5M/year estimated communication infrastructure optimization per facility (est.)

国立大学法人山口大学 ★ S Rank

System, Program, and Method for Supporting Suspected Adverse Drug Reaction Estimation

This AI-powered system objectively estimates the culprit drug for adverse reactions in patients taking multiple medications. By calculating conditional pro…

AI & Software

AI Boosts Drug Side Effect Diagnosis 3X, Cuts Time 80%

~$1.0M/year estimated medical 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

Plant Disease Control Agent and Plant Disease Control Method

This technology offers a low-cost, safe, and sustainable method for plant disease control using acetic acid root immersion. It effectively reduces disease …

Life Sciences Advanced Materials

1.2x Harvest, ~66% Cost Reduction with Safe Acetic Acid Plant Protection

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

佐藤 雅郎 A Rank

A Pair of Cone Pulleys and a Spring Balance Mechanism Using Them

This technology provides a novel design method for spring balance mechanisms, enabling precise, power-independent manual control of heavy loads. It overcom…

Manufacturing

Power-Free Heavy Load Control: ~15% Efficiency Boost, Zero Skilled Labor

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

地方独立行政法人北海道立総合研究機構 ★ S Rank

Electromagnetic Wave Filter

This technology introduces an electromagnetic wave filter that achieves stable, isotropic filtering performance, independent of wave polarization. By utili…

Advanced Materials Electronics

Omnidirectional EMI Filter Boosts Reliability, Cuts Design Time by ~30%

~$95K/year estimated cost reduction and reliability improvement per facility (est.)

学校法人 関西大学 ★ S Rank

Tactical Analysis Device, Its Control Method, and Control Program

This technology automatically extracts player tactical history from game footage and uses machine learning to predict future strategies in real-time. It en…

Manufacturing AI & Software Consumer & Lifestyle

AI Predicts Sports Tactics, Boosts Win Rates by up to 10%

~$1M/year estimated team performance investment efficiency per professional team (est.)

国立研究開発法人 海上・港湾・航空技術研究所 ★ S Rank

Shipbuilding Construction Simulation Method and Construction Simulation Program

This technology provides a sophisticated digital twin simulation method for shipbuilding, enabling detailed analysis at the worker level. It integrates pro…

Transportation AI & Software

Shipbuilding Simulation Cuts Project Timelines by 20%, Optimizes Costs

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