Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/654,779

DETECTING GROUND PLANE IN THREE-DIMENSIONAL IMAGE

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 03, 2024

Examiner

BILODEAU, DUSTIN E

Art Unit

2664

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Analog Devices Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 95 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BILODEAU, DUSTIN E View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

84 granted / 95 resolved

+26.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+6.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

119

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

95.3%

+55.3% vs TC avg

§102

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 95 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 03, 2024

Application Filed

May 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+6.9%)

3y 0m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 95 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.