Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/791,627

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND IMAGE CAPTURE APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 01, 2024

Priority

Aug 08, 2023 — JP 2023-129515

Examiner

BAYNES, SAMUEL DAVID

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +50.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +50.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 4 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

3 granted / 4 resolved

+15.0% vs TC avg

Strong +50% interview lift

Without

With

+50.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

10 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

90.7%

+50.7% vs TC avg

§102

2.3%

-37.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 4 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 01, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+50.0%)

2y 6m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 4 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.