Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/736,715

OBJECT DETECTION DEVICE AND OBJECT DETECTION METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 07, 2024

Priority

Jun 23, 2023 — JP 2023-103479

Examiner

NASHER, AHMED ABDULLALIM-M

Art Unit

2675

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

NEC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +33.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +33.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 103 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NASHER, AHMED ABDULLALIM-M View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

83 granted / 103 resolved

+18.6% vs TC avg

Strong +34% interview lift

Without

With

+33.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

123

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

88.1%

+48.1% vs TC avg

§102

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

§112

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 103 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 07, 2024

Application Filed

May 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+33.6%)

2y 8m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 103 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.