Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/738,679

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 10, 2024

Priority

Dec 28, 2021 — JP 2021-215138 +1 more

Examiner

YENTRAPATI, AVINASH

Art Unit

2672

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -4.7% interview lift. Interview lift (-4.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 686 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

YENTRAPATI, AVINASH View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

513 granted / 686 resolved

+12.8% vs TC avg

Minimal -5% lift

Without

With

+-4.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

705

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

§103

83.7%

+43.7% vs TC avg

§102

8.9%

-31.1% vs TC avg

§112

4.6%

-35.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 686 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 10, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 16, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

70%

With Interview (-4.7%)

2y 11m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 686 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.