Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/699,787

IMAGING APPARATUS, POWER CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 26, 2025

Priority

Nov 09, 2021 — JP 2021-182300 +1 more

Examiner

CALDERON, CYNTHIA

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Sony Group Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (77%); +18.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 792 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CALDERON, CYNTHIA View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

609 granted / 792 resolved

+16.9% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

808

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

76.8%

+36.8% vs TC avg

§102

15.0%

-25.0% vs TC avg

§112

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 792 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 26, 2025

Application Filed

May 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+18.1%)

2y 5m (~1y 1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 792 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.