Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/615,850

IMAGE SENSING DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 25, 2024

Priority

Aug 29, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0113576

Examiner

HA, NATHAN W

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

SK hynix Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1157 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 91% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1055 granted / 1157 resolved

+31.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+7.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

1167

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

69.0%

+29.0% vs TC avg

§102

11.1%

-28.9% vs TC avg

§112

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1157 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 25, 2024

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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17/826,358

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4y 0m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/308,860

Patent 12657368

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3y 1m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

91%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+7.8%)

2y 2m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1157 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.