Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/786,346

ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING QUALITY OF IMAGE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 26, 2024

Priority

Jan 28, 2022 — RE 10-2022-0013663 +2 more

Examiner

YANG, WEI WEN

Art Unit

2662

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+10.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 672 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

YANG, WEI WEN View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

552 granted / 672 resolved

+20.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+10.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

701

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§103

95.0%

+55.0% vs TC avg

§102

3.6%

-36.4% vs TC avg

§112

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 672 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 26, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+10.7%)

2y 5m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 672 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.