Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/836,860

IMAGE MATCHING APPARATUS, IMAGE MATCHING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 08, 2024

Priority

Mar 25, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2022014655

Examiner

OMETZ, DAVID LOUIS

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

NEC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -9.3% interview lift. Interview lift (-9.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 56 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

OMETZ, DAVID LOUIS View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

42 granted / 56 resolved

+15.0% vs TC avg

Minimal -9% lift

Without

With

+-9.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

76.9%

+36.9% vs TC avg

§102

12.5%

-27.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 56 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 08, 2024

Application Filed

May 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

66%

With Interview (-9.3%)

2y 11m (~12m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 56 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.