Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/749,436

SPATIAL POSITIONING METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 20, 2024

Priority

Jun 22, 2023 — GB 2309449.3

Examiner

HUYNH, VAN D

Art Unit

2665

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 732 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

637 granted / 732 resolved

+25.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+13.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

759

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.5%

-36.5% vs TC avg

§103

56.9%

+16.9% vs TC avg

§102

26.2%

-13.8% vs TC avg

§112

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 732 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 20, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+13.9%)

2y 4m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 732 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.