Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/782,692

TEMPORALLY-COHERENT IMAGE RESTORATION USING DIFFUSION MODEL

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 24, 2024

Priority

Dec 15, 2023 — provisional 63/610,950

Examiner

HOANG, HAN DINH

Art Unit

2661

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +19.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 176 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HOANG, HAN DINH View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

130 granted / 176 resolved

+11.9% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+19.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

198

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§103

94.5%

+54.5% vs TC avg

§102

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§112

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 176 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 24, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+19.7%)

2y 11m (~12m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 176 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.