Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/751,880

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 24, 2024

Priority

Jun 27, 2023 — JP 2023-105108

Examiner

CROCKETT, JOSHUA BRIGHAM

Art Unit

2661

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +22.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 28 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CROCKETT, JOSHUA BRIGHAM View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

22 granted / 28 resolved

+16.6% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+22.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§103

66.1%

+26.1% vs TC avg

§102

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

§112

28.4%

-11.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 28 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 24, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+22.9%)

3y 1m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 28 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.