Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/771,281

DATA ENCODING USING IMAGES AND MACHINE LEARNING MODELS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 12, 2024

Priority

May 28, 2024 — EU 24178534.4

Examiner

DANG, DUY M

Art Unit

2662

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

SAP SE

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 865 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DANG, DUY M View full profile →

Grants 91% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

789 granted / 865 resolved

+29.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+6.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

890

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

20.8%

-19.2% vs TC avg

§103

25.4%

-14.6% vs TC avg

§102

18.8%

-21.2% vs TC avg

§112

15.4%

-24.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 865 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 12, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

91%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+6.2%)

2y 7m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 865 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.