Company patents
FNV IP B.V.
FNV IP B.V. demonstrates a clear and growing focus on sensing technologies, with Radar / Sonar / Lidar patents making up 31.0% of its portfolio and showing sustained growth, including a 33.3% increase so far in 2026. Surprisingly, despite a strong emphasis on sensing, its Navigation & Geodesy patents, representing 20.7% of the portfolio, have seen a significant decline of 60.0% so far in 2026, indicating a potential shift in priority within its communication-related innovations.
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Yearly patent publications since 2023
Product themes
Product-level themes inferred from filings since 2023, with category chips showing where each theme appears. Select a theme to filter the patents below.
58 US filings (since 2023) · 12 categories · 19 themes
Technologies enabling automated operation, path planning, obstacle detection, and precise motion control for surface and underwater vehicles, often involving sensors and controllers.
Technologies for non-contact measurement of distance, position, or 3D properties of a target object, often involving active emission and detection of light or radio frequency waves, including target tracking.
Integration of diverse sensors and machine perception algorithms to gather and interpret data about the machine's environment, its own state, and subsurface conditions for improved operation, safety, and mapping.
Methods and apparatus for detecting objects and determining their three-dimensional position and orientation (pose) using imagery or point cloud data, often for navigation, surveying, or environmental understanding.
Methods and systems for accurately determining the absolute or relative position of an object or device, often integrating satellite navigation (GNSS), inertial measurement units (IMU), and local ranging or wireless communication technologies.
Application of computational methods, including deep learning, to process and interpret marine operational data for improved decision-making, route planning, and safety.
Specialized robotic or remotely operated equipment designed for construction, maintenance, and monitoring of structures and operations in subsea environments.
Innovations in the physical components and architectures of radar, lidar, and sonar systems, including antenna design, RF signal generation, beam steering mechanisms, and optical elements for improved performance.
Deployment and operation of specialized sensors within wellbores to monitor formation properties, fluid flow, and well integrity, often using acoustic, optical, or radiation-based methods, and integrating with well operations.
Use of magnetostatic or vector magnetometers and associated processing for detecting objects, mapping magnetic fields, or determining position and orientation in various applications.
Systems that combine data from multiple camera sensors or capture multiple images from different perspectives or qualities, often involving image processing techniques like synthesis to create enhanced or comprehensive views.
Technologies for generating and utilizing detailed spatial maps within confined or structured environments like care facilities, construction sites, or industrial warehouses, often for robot navigation or asset tracking.
Design and engineering of specialized mechanical and electrical tools for drilling, coring, perforating, and manipulating equipment within the wellbore environment.
Methods and apparatus for generating, storing, and distributing electrical power within a wellbore, or for powering downhole tools and systems from the surface.
Systems and methods for enabling earth-moving machines to perform tasks with reduced or no human intervention, often leveraging predictive models, sensor fusion, and coordinated multi-machine operations.
Techniques for generating, updating, and utilizing highly detailed digital maps that include lane-specific information, and for precisely determining a vehicle's position within these lanes, often using sensor data.
Automated systems using image processing and artificial intelligence to identify, classify, and assess the extent of damage to structures or objects, supporting maintenance or insurance claims.
Systems and methods for real-time assessment of mooring line tension, anchor chain status, and associated risks for floating vessels and offshore structures.
Systems and methods employing sensors, data processing, and control algorithms to automate and optimize drilling, fracturing, and fluid production processes in real-time.
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Multi-Sensor Imaging & Synthesis