Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/662,871

CONTENT RECOGNITION METHOD AND APPARATUS, DEVICE, STORAGE MEDIUM, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 13, 2024

Priority

Aug 04, 2022 — CN 202210934770.8 +1 more

Examiner

DHOOGE, DEVIN J

Art Unit

2677

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +32.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (71%); +32.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 87 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DHOOGE, DEVIN J View full profile →

Grants 71% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

62 granted / 87 resolved

+9.3% vs TC avg

Strong +32% interview lift

Without

With

+32.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

125

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

83.3%

+43.3% vs TC avg

§102

16.0%

-24.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 87 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 13, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+32.5%)

3y 2m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 87 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.