Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/839,197

OPTICAL DEVICE AND RANGING DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 16, 2024

Priority

Feb 25, 2022 — JP 2022-028044 +1 more

Examiner

FOX, DANIELLE A

Art Unit

2884

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Sony Group Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 736 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FOX, DANIELLE A View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

613 granted / 736 resolved

+15.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+13.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

749

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

§103

63.3%

+23.3% vs TC avg

§102

27.2%

-12.8% vs TC avg

§112

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 736 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 16, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+13.0%)

2y 7m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 736 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.