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Eden Prairie, MN, United States of America

Facet Technology Corporation

USPTO Granted Patents = 26

% Expired Patents = 30.8

Forward Citations = 2,615

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5 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Robert Anthony Laumeyer (25 out of 45 patents)

James Eugene Retterath (20 out of 44 patents)

Jamie E Retterath (5 out of 17 patents)

4. Steven A Chapman (2 out of 2 patents)

5. Gary E Heyer (1 out of 1 patent)

Core Competencies:

Retroreflectivity

Object Detection

Lidar Array

Image Analysis

Road Signs

Reflective Objects

Automated Systems

Database Generation

Content Analysis

Videostream Identification

Navigation Systems

26 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 9989456 - System for the determination of retroreflectivity of road signs and other reflective objects (2018-06-05),

2. 9671328 - System and assessment of reflective objects along a roadway (2017-06-06),

3. 9360554 - Methods and apparatus for object detection and identification in a multiple detector lidar array (2016-06-07),

4. 9335255 - System and assessment of reflective objects along a roadway (2016-05-10),

5. 8860944 - System and assessment of reflective objects along a roadway (2014-10-14),

6. 8775322 - System for matching buyers and sellers based on buyer seller preferences (2014-07-08),

7. 8660311 - System for assessment reflective objects along a roadway (2014-02-25),

8. 7995796 - System for road sign sheeting classification (2011-08-09),

9. 7590310 - Methods and apparatus for automated true object-based image analysis and retrieval (2009-09-15),

10. 7515736 - System for road sign sheeting classification (2009-04-07),

11. 7451041 - Network-based navigation system having virtual drive-thru advertisements integrated with actual imagery from along a physical route (2008-11-11),

12. 7444003 - Method and apparatus for identifying objects depicted in a videostream (2008-10-28),

13. 7411681 - System for automated determination of retroreflectivity of road signs and other reflective objects (2008-08-12),

14. 7173707 - System for automated determination of retroreflectivity of road signs and other reflective objects (2007-02-06),

15. 7092548 - Method and apparatus for identifying objects depicted in a videostream (2006-08-15),

Company Overview

Facet Technology Corporation, based in Eden Prairie, MN, specializes in advanced technology solutions with a focus on innovative product development. The company is known for its expertise in areas such as software engineering, systems integration, and product design, catering to various industries including healthcare and automotive. By leveraging cutting-edge research and development, Facet Technology aims to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients in a competitive marketplace.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 6 2026

26 Patents

#32 in Eden Prairie, MN

#378 in Minnesota

#12,850 in US

#24,781 in the World

Eden Prairie, MN, United States of America

Facet Technology Corporation

Forward Citations = 2,615

5 inventors:

Robert Anthony Laumeyer (25 out of 45 patents)

James Eugene Retterath (20 out of 44 patents)

Jamie E Retterath (5 out of 17 patents)

4. Steven A Chapman (2 out of 2 patents)

5. Gary E Heyer (1 out of 1 patent)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Facet Technology Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/facet-technology

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]

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