Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/769,442

IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 11, 2024

Priority

Jan 12, 2022 — CN 202210033857.8 +1 more

Examiner

ELLIOTT, JORDAN MCKENZIE

Art Unit

2666

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -25.0% interview lift. Interview lift (-25.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 24 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ELLIOTT, JORDAN MCKENZIE View full profile →

Grants 46% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

11 granted / 24 resolved

-16.2% vs TC avg

Minimal -25% lift

Without

With

+-25.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

89.3%

+49.3% vs TC avg

§102

10.1%

-29.9% vs TC avg

§112

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 24 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 11, 2024

Application Filed

May 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

46%

Grant Probability

21%

With Interview (-25.0%)

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

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 24 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.