Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/730,693

IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD AND APPARATUS, ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 19, 2024

Priority

Jan 20, 2022 — CN 202210068603.X +1 more

Examiner

COUSO, JOSE L

Art Unit

2667

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Beijing Zitiao Network Technology Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1202 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

COUSO, JOSE L View full profile →

Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1084 granted / 1202 resolved

+28.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

1218

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

16.9%

-23.1% vs TC avg

§103

16.6%

-23.4% vs TC avg

§102

44.9%

+4.9% vs TC avg

§112

10.0%

-30.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1202 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 19, 2024

Application Filed

May 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+8.3%)

2y 2m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1202 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.