Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/666,669

SYSTEM AND METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 16, 2024

Priority

May 17, 2023 — JP 2023-081803

Examiner

DICKERSON, CHAD S

Art Unit

2683

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 62% of cases after interview

— +22.9% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 607 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DICKERSON, CHAD S View full profile →

Grants 62% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

379 granted / 607 resolved

At TC average

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+22.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

644

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

93.8%

+53.8% vs TC avg

§102

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

§112

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 607 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 16, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 17, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

62%

Grant Probability

85%

With Interview (+22.9%)

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

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 607 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.