Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/796,607

OBJECT DETECTION SYSTEM, OBJECT DETECTION APPARATUS, OBJECT DETECTION METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 07, 2024

Priority

Aug 22, 2023 — JP 2023-134512

Examiner

ALLEN, LUCIUS CAMERON GREE

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

NEC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +40.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (69%); +40.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 42 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ALLEN, LUCIUS CAMERON GREE View full profile →

Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

29 granted / 42 resolved

+9.0% vs TC avg

Strong +41% interview lift

Without

With

+40.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

20.2%

-19.8% vs TC avg

§103

13.5%

-26.5% vs TC avg

§102

11.8%

-28.2% vs TC avg

§112

47.9%

+7.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 42 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 07, 2024

Application Filed

May 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+40.6%)

2y 10m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 42 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.