Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/791,789

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENCODING/DECODING THREE DIMENSIONAL DATA AND APPARATUS FOR THE SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 01, 2024

Priority

Dec 27, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0192510 +1 more

Examiner

VANCHY JR, MICHAEL J

Art Unit

2666

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (67%); +20.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 611 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

VANCHY JR, MICHAEL J View full profile →

Grants 67% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

408 granted / 611 resolved

+4.8% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+20.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

629

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

§103

93.1%

+53.1% vs TC avg

§102

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

§112

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 611 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 01, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

67%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (+20.1%)

3y 3m (~1y 4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 611 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.