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Amsterdam, Netherlands

Tomtom Navigation B.v.

USPTO Granted Patents = 81

EPO Patents = 72

Forward Citations = 276

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135 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Hendrik Sebastian Ziezold (10 out of 12 patents)

Simone Francine Tertoolen (10 out of 18 patents)

Lauri Koponen (7 out of 7 patents)

4. Cornelis Klaas Van Dok (7 out of 11 patents)

5. Felix Godafoss König (6 out of 11 patents)

6. Breght Boschker (6 out of 14 patents)

7. Ewgenij Gawrilow (6 out of 10 patents)

8. Johannes Robert Fischer (6 out of 7 patents)

9. Heiko Schilling (6 out of 10 patents)

10. Alexandru Serbanescu (6 out of 12 patents)

11. Sjoerd Aben (5 out of 6 patents)

12. Pieter Geelen (5 out of 46 patents)

13. Andreas Profous (5 out of 9 patents)

14. Martin Wolf (5 out of 10 patents)

15. Bram Jan Jacobus Van Der Vlist (5 out of 6 patents)

Core Competencies:

Route Generation

Map Matching

Traffic Data

Navigation Instructions

Driver Assistance

Digital Maps

Alternative Routes

Location Search

Data Acquisition

User Interface

Navigation Devices

Route Comparison

81 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12729971 - Methods and systems for determining estimated travel times through a navigable network (2026-09-08),

2. 12680820 - Generating an indication of where a mobile unit can move to (2026-07-14),

3. 12618683 - Methods and systems for determining safe return range (2026-05-05),

4. 12497062 - Method, apparatus, and computer program for controlling output of information (2025-12-16),

5. 12422268 - Apparatus and methods of displaying navigation instructions (2025-09-23),

6. 12372360 - Methods and systems for generating alternative routes (2025-07-29),

7. 12235111 - Methods and systems for map matching (2025-02-25),

8. 12228416 - Navigation system (2025-02-18),

9. 12131630 - Methods and systems for generating traffic volume data (2024-10-29),

10. 11946767 - Data acquisition apparatus, data acquisition system and method of acquiring data (2024-04-02),

11. 11802775 - Methods and systems for determining safe return range (2023-10-31),

12. 11747146 - Methods and systems for map matching (2023-09-05),

13. 11733058 - Methods and systems for generating parking routes (2023-08-22),

14. 11720574 - Methods, devices and computer software for facilitating searching and display of locations relevant to a digital map (2023-08-08),

15. 11598640 - Methods and systems of providing lane information using a navigation apparatus (2023-03-07),

Company Overview

TomTom Navigation B.V., headquartered in Amsterdam, specializes in advanced navigation systems and location-based services. The company focuses on developing technologies for route generation, map matching, and traffic data analysis, enhancing the driving experience through accurate navigation instructions and driver assistance features. With a strong emphasis on digital maps and alternative routing solutions, TomTom plays a pivotal role in the automotive and mobility sectors, providing innovative tools for location search and navigation optimization.

Profile summary synthesized from public USPTO records and patent filings.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 13 2026

81 Patents

#13 in Amsterdam

#109 in Netherlands

#9,354 in the World

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Tomtom Navigation B.v.

Forward Citations = 276

135 inventors:

Hendrik Sebastian Ziezold (10 out of 12 patents)

Simone Francine Tertoolen (10 out of 18 patents)

Lauri Koponen (7 out of 7 patents)

4. Cornelis Klaas Van Dok (7 out of 11 patents)

5. Felix Godafoss König (6 out of 11 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Tomtom Navigation B.v.. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/tomtom-navigation-b-v

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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