Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/782,293

IMAGE PROCESSING DEVICE, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, IMAGING DEVICE, AND PROGRAM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 24, 2024

Priority

Mar 22, 2019 — JP 2019-054333 +3 more

Examiner

OSINSKI, MICHAEL S

Art Unit

2674

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Fujifilm Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +22.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 628 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

OSINSKI, MICHAEL S View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

475 granted / 628 resolved

+13.6% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+22.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

639

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.1%

-34.9% vs TC avg

§103

11.7%

-28.3% vs TC avg

§102

45.7%

+5.7% vs TC avg

§112

27.6%

-12.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 628 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 24, 2024

Application Filed

Sep 03, 2024

Response after Non-Final Action

Apr 17, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+22.7%)

2y 9m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 628 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.