Japanese Patent Intelligence

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原澤 和彦 ★ S Rank

Driver Bit with Detachable Shaft for Tool Receptacles

This technology introduces a modular driver bit system where the easily damaged tip is a separate, replaceable component. This eliminates the need to disca…

Manufacturing

Triple Tool Life, Cut Consumable Costs by 70% with Replaceable Driver Bits

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

要 賢一 ★ S Rank

One-Touch Mountable Seismic Isolation Coil

This technology is a one-touch seismic isolation coil for existing suspended lighting, requiring no tools. It absorbs seismic energy, preventing large swin…

Civil & Architecture Consumer & Lifestyle Healthcare & Safety

One-Touch Seismic Coil: 99% Fall Prevention, 90% Faster Install

~$40K/year estimated damage avoidance per facility, with potential for additional insurance premium …

日本放送協会 ★ S Rank

Intra-Prediction Device, Image Decoding Device, and Program

This technology optimizes intra-prediction for chrominance blocks in next-generation video compression. It leverages resolution differences between luminan…

Electronics Manufacturing

Boosts Video Compression by ~10%, Cuts Memory by ~20%

~$200K/year estimated operational 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

System and Method for Cattle Evaluation

This technology uses 2D images of standing cattle to objectively evaluate meat quality by analyzing contours and specific anatomical points. It transforms …

Life Sciences Manufacturing

AI-Driven Cattle Evaluation: Boosts Productivity by 1.5x, Cuts Labor 20%

~$65K/year estimated economic impact per facility (est.)

株式会社野いちご ★ S Rank

Flexible Skeleton for Realistic Stuffed Animals with Easy Assembly

This technology introduces a novel flexible skeleton for plush items, leveraging tensegrity structures and adjustable thread tension to replicate natural a…

Electronics Healthcare & Safety Consumer & Lifestyle

Flexible Skeleton: ~20% Production Cost Reduction, Lifelike Motion

~$8.5M/year estimated cost savings and several million USD in additional revenue per facility (est.)…

株式会社ユピテル A Rank

Device and Program

This technology is a wearable inertial sensor device and program for golf swing analysis. It precisely identifies swing phases using acceleration data and …

Consumer & Lifestyle Manufacturing AI & Software

Double Golf Improvement Speed with AI-Powered Swing Analysis

~$350K/year estimated revenue 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

Ventilation Member for Horticultural Tunnels and Method for Installing Ventilation Membe…

This technology automates ventilation in horticultural tunnels using a dual-cover system with integrated support frames. By precisely controlling internal …

Life Sciences Advanced Materials

Automated Ventilation Boosts Crop Yields by 15%, Cuts Labor 20%

~$50K/year estimated operational cost savings per facility (est.)

国立大学法人九州工業大学 ★ S Rank

Force Sensor Device, Force Measurement Method, Load Cell, Robot Hand, and Robot Arm

This technology introduces a novel force sensor with a deformable body and strain gauge, allowing on-the-fly adjustment of measurement range and sensitivit…

AI & Software Manufacturing

Flexible Force Sensor Boosts Robot Dexterity 10×, Cuts Changeover Time 20%

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

廣田 祐次 A Rank

Floating Artificial Island

This technology enables the construction of large-scale floating artificial islands using a unique, low-cost combination of timber and rubber balloons. It …

Manufacturing Consumer & Lifestyle Civil & Architecture

Floating Islands: 5x Faster Deployment, Unlock $10B/year Ocean Markets

~$10B/year estimated new market creation potential (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

Spray Nozzle

This innovative spray nozzle design fundamentally eliminates soil clogging, a persistent challenge in agriculture. An independent blocking member below the…

Life Sciences Manufacturing

Zero Clogging, 1.5x Spraying Efficiency for Precision Agriculture

~$100K/year estimated economic impact 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 Preparing Cocoons for Reeling

This technology offers a novel, eco-friendly method for preparing silk cocoons, replacing traditional high-heat, strong-alkali processes. By using organic …

Advanced Materials

Low-Temp Silk Processing: Boosts Quality, Cuts Time by ~66%

~$60K/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

Fruit Tree Cultivation Method and Apparatus

This technology introduces an innovative fruit tree cultivation system that uses a specially designed mulch sheet to create a controlled microenvironment a…

Life Sciences Manufacturing

Boost Fruit Sugar Content by 20%, Cut Costs by 15%

~$1.0M/year estimated revenue increase and cost savings per facility (est.)

国立大学法人信州大学 ★ S Rank

Magnetic Oscillating Generator

This technology converts ubiquitous 3D vibrations into electrical power using a liquid-suspended magnetic oscillator. It offers a robust, maintenance-free …

Electronics Manufacturing

Harvest 3D Vibrations: Power IoT with 2x Efficiency, Cut Battery Costs

~$150K/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

Spreader Machine with Easily Detachable Components for Foldable Harrows

This technology streamlines the attachment and detachment of spreading machine components, such as hoses and soil presser members, on foldable harrow devic…

Life Sciences Manufacturing

Farm Machine Efficiency Doubles, Cuts Attachment Time by ~80%

~$20K/year estimated operational 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

Method for Constructing Vertical Drainage Channels

This technology optimizes vertical drainage channel placement by analyzing soil hardness and moisture data. It precisely targets areas for efficient manage…

Civil & Architecture

Data-Driven Drainage Doubles Efficiency, Cuts Flood Damage by ~50%

~$150K/year estimated flood damage and recovery cost reduction per 100 hectares (AI est.)

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

System and Program for Electronic Device Configuration

This technology revolutionizes electronic device configuration, particularly for drive recorders, by centralizing settings via SD card. It supports multipl…

AI & Software Electronics Manufacturing

Cut Device Configuration Time by 90% Across Diverse Fleets

~$17,000/year estimated operational cost reduction per facility (est.)

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

Relay System, Relay Device, and Program

This universal relay system for vehicle remote operation automatically adapts to diverse communication protocols, enabling seamless integration of vehicle …

AI & Software Electronics Manufacturing

Integrate diverse vehicle systems 7× faster, cut dev costs by ~$1.75M.

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

株式会社ユピテル ★ S Rank

System and Program for Enhanced Data Access

This software-based solution enables non-administrator users to directly access dashcam data from SD cards, bypassing IT bottlenecks. By modifying OS regis…

AI & Software Manufacturing

Dashcam Data Unlocked: Cut IT Delays, Accelerate Accident Response by 20%

~$100K/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

AI-Powered Livestock State Estimation and Optimized Feeding System and Method

This AI-powered system non-invasively monitors livestock health and nutrition by analyzing individual movement patterns from trajectory data. It enables 24…

Life Sciences Manufacturing

AI-powered livestock monitoring boosts productivity by 20%, cuts feed costs 15%

~$100K–$500K/year estimated economic benefit per facility, including 15% feed cost reduction and 20%…

国立研究開発法人日本原子力研究開発機構 ★ S Rank

Information Processing Method, Information Processing Apparatus, and Information Process…

This technology simplifies the creation of shared information models from still images, bridging real and virtual environments. It automatically generates …

AI & Software

Automate 3D Model Creation from Photos, Cut Modeling Costs by ~70%

~$1M/year estimated DX promotion cost reduction and 20% productivity 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

Sericin-Containing Powder and Method for Manufacturing Sericin-Containing Powder

This technology delivers a novel sericin powder that combines the superior properties of high-molecular-weight sericin with excellent water dispersibility.…

Life Sciences Inspection & Detection Chemistry & Pharma

High-Molecular-Weight Sericin: 70% Faster Product Development, Superior Dispersibility

Up to 70% reduction in new product development time, potentially increasing annual sales by ~$1.5M–$…

国立研究開発法人農業・食品産業技術総合研究機構 ★ S Rank

Turning Control Device and Turning Control Method for Tracked Vehicles

This advanced control system optimizes turning for tracked vehicles, such as agricultural or construction machinery. By intelligently managing crawler move…

AI & Software Transportation Manufacturing

Boost Productivity 20%, Cut Soil Damage 30% with Smart Tracked Vehicle Control

~$2.3K/year estimated cost savings and productivity improvement per unit (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

Turning Control Device and Turning Control Method

This technology provides an advanced control system for tracked vehicles, enabling highly precise automatic turns while significantly reducing soil damage …

AI & Software Transportation Manufacturing

Reduce field damage by ~50%, cut energy by ~20% for precision turns.

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

ソフトバンク株式会社 ★ S Rank

Positioning System, Server, Base Station, Information Processing Method, Program, Positi…

This technology provides a high-precision positioning system that prevents Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) misjudgments in challenging environments. By analyzing …

AI & Software

Boost Positioning Reliability by 99%, Eliminate NLOS Misjudgments

~$350K/year estimated operational cost savings and accuracy improvement per facility (est.).