Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/741,176

Visual Recognition Using User Tap Locations

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 12, 2024

Priority

Jun 28, 2016 — continuation of 10/353,950 +3 more

Examiner

FIBBI, CHRISTOPHER J

Art Unit

2174

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Google LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +38.5% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 53% grant rate with +38.5% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 382 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FIBBI, CHRISTOPHER J View full profile →

Grants 53% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

204 granted / 382 resolved

-1.6% vs TC avg

Strong +38% interview lift

Without

With

+38.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 4m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

425

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

93.3%

+53.3% vs TC avg

§102

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

§112

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 382 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 12, 2024

Application Filed

Jul 16, 2024

Response after Non-Final Action

Apr 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 24, 2026

Interview Requested

Jul 02, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Jul 02, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/255,003

Patent 12664723

VR Interaction Method and Apparatus

3y 0m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/329,502

Patent 12664326

TECHNIQUES INCORPORATED INTO DESIGN SOFTWARE FOR GENERATING SUSTAINABILITY INSIGHTS

3y 0m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

17/525,859

Patent 12626276

MOBILE DEVICE SYSTEM WITH LOCATION MODULE AND LEARNING MODULE

4y 6m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

17/795,244

Patent 12619309

Tactile Sensation Generation Method, Haptic Reproduction Device and Computer Storage Medium

3y 9m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

18/240,815

Patent 12585866

AUTOMATED ENTRY OF EXTRACTED DATA AND VERIFICATION OF ACCURACY OF ENTERED DATA THROUGH A GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE

2y 6m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

53%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+38.5%)

4y 4m (~2y 3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 382 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.