Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/763,699

METHOD, APPARATUS, AND MEDIUM FOR POINT CLOUD CODING

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 03, 2024

Priority

Jan 04, 2022 — CN PCT/CN2022/070180 +3 more

Examiner

SILVA-AVINA, EMMANUEL

Art Unit

2673

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Bytedance Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 71 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

58 granted / 71 resolved

+19.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+7.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.2%

-35.8% vs TC avg

§103

86.9%

+46.9% vs TC avg

§102

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

§112

5.4%

-34.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 71 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 03, 2024

Application Filed

May 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (+7.3%)

2y 11m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 71 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.