Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/776,499

METHOD FOR GENERATING AN IMAGE FOR TRAINING AND/OR TESTING AN IMAGE SEGMENTATION SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 18, 2024

Priority

Aug 03, 2023 — EU 23 18 9574.9

Examiner

PONTIUS, JAMES M

Art Unit

2488

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Robert Bosch GmbH

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 518 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PONTIUS, JAMES M View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

407 granted / 518 resolved

+20.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+9.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

538

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.5%

-36.5% vs TC avg

§103

52.1%

+12.1% vs TC avg

§102

16.6%

-23.4% vs TC avg

§112

14.9%

-25.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 518 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 18, 2024

Application Filed

May 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+9.9%)

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

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 518 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.