Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/776,915

OPTICAL IMAGING SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 18, 2024

Priority

Aug 30, 2019 — RE 10-2019-0107775 +2 more

Examiner

COLLINS, DARRYL J

Art Unit

2872

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+5.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1410 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

COLLINS, DARRYL J View full profile →

Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1255 granted / 1410 resolved

+21.0% vs TC avg

Minimal +5% lift

Without

With

+5.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

1427

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

26.5%

-13.5% vs TC avg

§102

60.7%

+20.7% vs TC avg

§112

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1410 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 18, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/237,060

Patent 12681269

OPTICAL IMAGING SYSTEM

2y 10m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/547,116

Patent 12681270

OPTICAL LENS, CAMERA MODULE, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

2y 11m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

17/725,999

Patent 12674966

WIDE ANGLE LENS AND CAMERA SYSTEM FOR PERIPHERAL FIELD OF VIEW IMAGING

4y 2m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/288,559

Patent 12669678

OPTICAL SYSTEM AND CAMERA DEVICE HAVING SAME

2y 8m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/477,605

Patent 12663660

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RETAINING EYEGLASSES

2y 8m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+5.0%)

2y 0m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1410 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

OPTICAL IMAGING SYSTEM

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

Strategy Recommendation AI-generated — please review before filing

Prosecution Projections

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