Last updated: July 15, 2026

Application No. 18/509,222

IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD AND APPARATUS USED FOR VIDEO CONFERENCING

Final Rejection

Filed

Nov 14, 2023

Priority

Oct 05, 2023 — TW 112138276

Examiner

HAUK, EMILY ROSE

Art Unit

2669

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Acer Incorporated

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +0.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+0.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 5 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HAUK, EMILY ROSE View full profile →

Grants 100% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

5 granted / 5 resolved

+38.0% vs TC avg

Minimal +0% lift

Without

With

+0.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

8 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

77.8%

+37.8% vs TC avg

§102

22.2%

-17.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 5 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 14, 2023

Application Filed

Jan 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Mar 13, 2026

Response Filed

May 12, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

100%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+0.0%)

2y 5m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 5 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.