Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/740,276

TECHNIQUES FOR POSE ESTIMATION AND TRACKING OF NOVEL OBJECTS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 11, 2024

Priority

Dec 05, 2023 — provisional 63/606,360

Examiner

BROUGHTON, KATHLEEN M

Art Unit

2661

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

NVIDIA Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 280 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BROUGHTON, KATHLEEN M View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

236 granted / 280 resolved

+22.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+9.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

311

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

88.1%

+48.1% vs TC avg

§102

6.1%

-33.9% vs TC avg

§112

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 280 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 11, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+9.1%)

2y 6m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 280 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.