Last updated: August 07, 2026

Application No. 18/418,375

3D IMAGE MASK ANALYSIS METHOD AND RELATED IMAGE SURVEILLANCE APPARATUS

Final Rejection

Filed

Jan 22, 2024

Priority

Feb 16, 2023 — TW 112105487

Examiner

ISLAM, PROMOTTO TAJRIAN

Art Unit

2669

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Vivotek Inc.

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 48 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ISLAM, PROMOTTO TAJRIAN View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

39 granted / 48 resolved

+19.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

27.4%

-12.6% vs TC avg

§103

13.7%

-26.3% vs TC avg

§102

25.8%

-14.2% vs TC avg

§112

28.2%

-11.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 48 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 22, 2024

Application Filed

Jan 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Apr 16, 2026

Response Filed

Jun 26, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+12.2%)

2y 10m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 48 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.