Legal & IP Notices

1. Patent Notice

The technology underlying TERNARIX™, including but not limited to the ternary encoding system, the visual overlay method, and the adaptive reading interface, is protected by one or more pending international patent applications. This product and associated technologies may be protected by one or more patents or pending patent applications in the United States, Japan, and other jurisdictions.

Nichido Solutions Inc. has filed patent applications under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) covering core aspects of the Ternarix system. These applications are currently pending before the relevant patent offices. National and regional phase entries are planned in multiple jurisdictions, including Japan, the United States, the European Patent Office (EPO), Canada, Australia, China, and India.

The scope of patent protection sought covers, among other things:

• the method of encoding alphabetic characters into a ternary visual symbol system composed of three vertically stacked block states;
• the rendering of ternary symbol overlays on existing digital text in real time within a web browser environment;
• the adaptive reading interface that adjusts symbol presentation based on user learning progress.

Certain features of the Ternarix technology may be protected by issued patents or pending patent applications in Japan, the United States, and other jurisdictions. Unauthorised commercial implementation of technology covered by issued patents or pending patent claims may constitute patent infringement and will be pursued to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

The descriptions of technology on this page are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to define, limit, or interpret the scope of any patent application or issued patent. The scope of protection for any patent is defined solely by the claims of the relevant patent application or granted patent.

2. Trademark Notice

TERNARIX™ is a trademark of Nichido Solutions Inc. The Ternarix name, logo, visual identity, and associated branding elements are proprietary to Nichido Solutions Inc.

You may not use the TERNARIX™ name, logo, or any confusingly similar marks in connection with any product or service without prior written permission from Nichido Solutions Inc. This includes, but is not limited to:

• using “Ternarix” or any phonetically or visually similar variation as a product name, domain name, or app name;
• implying endorsement, affiliation, or partnership with Ternarix without authorisation;
• reproducing or modifying the Ternarix logo or visual assets.

You may refer to the TERNARIX™ name for descriptive purposes (for example, in articles, research, or commentary) provided such use does not imply endorsement or affiliation with Nichido Solutions Inc.

Trademark registration applications are planned in multiple jurisdictions. All rights are reserved.

3. Copyright Notice

© 2026 Nichido Solutions Inc. All rights reserved.

All content on the Ternarix website, Chrome extension, and related services, including but not limited to source code, software, algorithms, user interface designs, graphics, icons, text, audio, and documentation, is the copyrighted property of Nichido Solutions Inc. or its licensors.

No part of the Ternarix Services may be reproduced, distributed, modified, reverse engineered, decompiled, or used to create derivative works without the express written consent of Nichido Solutions Inc., except as permitted under applicable copyright law or by mandatory legal exceptions (including interoperability and research exceptions where recognised by law).

4. Proprietary Technology

The following technologies and systems are proprietary to Nichido Solutions Inc. and are protected under applicable patent, copyright, trade secret, and trade dress laws:

4.1 Ternary Encoding System

The method of representing alphabetic characters as a stack of three block states (solid, dotted, or empty) to form compact visual symbols. Elements of this encoding system, including, where applicable, mappings between characters and ternary states, the rules for symbol composition, and the resulting visual output, are proprietary.

4.2 Adaptive Reading Interface

The system that overlays ternary symbols onto existing digital text within a web browser, enabling users to develop visual word recognition alongside standard text. This includes the real-time rendering pipeline, the local processing architecture (which operates without transmitting webpage content), and the adaptive mechanisms that adjust to individual learning progress.

4.3 Visual Trade Dress

The overall visual appearance and presentation of the ternary symbol system, including the block proportions, grid alignment, symbol spacing, overlay positioning, and the distinctive look and feel of the Ternarix interface, are proprietary. The distinctive visual appearance of the Ternarix interface may be protected under applicable trade dress laws where such protection is recognised.

4.4 Input Systems

Systems and devices for entering ternary character codes, including keyboard layouts, touch interfaces, and client-server input mechanisms designed for the Ternarix encoding system.

5. Infringement Reporting

If you believe that any product, service, or publication infringes on the intellectual property rights of Nichido Solutions Inc., including patents, trademarks, copyrights, or trade dress, please report it through our contact page.

When reporting, please include:

• a description of the intellectual property you believe is being infringed;
• the URL or location of the allegedly infringing material;
• your contact information for follow-up;
• a statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use is not authorised.

Where applicable, reports of copyright infringement may be processed in accordance with relevant notice-and-takedown procedures under applicable law.

Nichido Solutions Inc. takes intellectual property protection seriously and will investigate all credible reports.

6. Open Source Attribution

The Ternarix Services are built with the help of the following open source software. We are grateful to the communities behind these projects.

Individual open source components remain subject to their respective licences. Full licence texts for each project are available in their respective repositories. The use of open source software does not imply that the Ternarix Services themselves are open source. All proprietary components remain the exclusive property of Nichido Solutions Inc.

7. Permitted Use

The use of Ternarix symbols within personal writing, academic discussion, commentary, or educational materials is generally permitted, provided such use does not involve commercial exploitation of the underlying technology or create confusion as to the source or sponsorship of the materials.

This permission does not extend to the reproduction or redistribution of the Ternarix software, source code, or proprietary algorithms. If you are unsure whether your intended use is permitted, please contact us through our contact page.

8. Governing Law

These notices are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Japan. Nothing in this notice limits rights granted under applicable law in other jurisdictions.

9. Reservation of Rights

Except as expressly stated in this notice, no licence or right is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent, trademark, copyright, or other intellectual property right of Nichido Solutions Inc.