Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/734,914

Whole Person Association with Face Hallucination and Screening

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 05, 2024

Priority

Jan 25, 2019 — nonprovisional of PCTUS2019015145 +1 more

Examiner

SUMMERS, GEOFFREY E

Art Unit

2669

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Google LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +35.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +35.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 357 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SUMMERS, GEOFFREY E View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

256 granted / 357 resolved

+9.7% vs TC avg

Strong +36% interview lift

Without

With

+35.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

381

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.1%

-35.9% vs TC avg

§103

76.8%

+36.8% vs TC avg

§102

5.4%

-34.6% vs TC avg

§112

12.0%

-28.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 357 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 05, 2024

Application Filed

May 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+35.7%)

2y 4m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 357 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.