Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/654,044

ENCODING SYSTEM, POINT CLOUD ENCODING DEVICE, ENCODING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 03, 2024

Priority

May 16, 2023 — JP 2023-081067

Examiner

DIGUGLIELMO, DANIELLA MARIE

Art Unit

2666

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +26.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +26.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 173 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DIGUGLIELMO, DANIELLA MARIE View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

140 granted / 173 resolved

+18.9% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+26.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

9 currently pending

Career history

200

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

7.8%

-32.2% vs TC avg

§103

63.4%

+23.4% vs TC avg

§102

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§112

22.8%

-17.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 173 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 03, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+26.1%)

2y 7m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 173 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.