Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/260,138

OBSERVATION DEVICE AND OBSERVATION METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 30, 2023

Priority

Jan 07, 2021 — JP 2021-001385 +1 more

Examiner

YOON, ERIC

Art Unit

2118

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Fanuc Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 59% of cases after interview

— +65.9% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 257 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

YOON, ERIC View full profile →

Grants 59% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

152 granted / 257 resolved

+4.1% vs TC avg

Strong +66% interview lift

Without

With

+65.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

278

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.3%

-33.7% vs TC avg

§103

83.8%

+43.8% vs TC avg

§102

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

§112

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 257 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 30, 2023

Application Filed

Sep 04, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

59%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+65.9%)

3y 2m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 257 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.