Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/841,351

IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD AND DEVICE, APPARATUS AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 23, 2024

Priority

Feb 24, 2022 — CN 202210173342.8 +1 more

Examiner

HASKINS, TWYLER LAMB

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Beijing Zitiao Network Technology Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -2.0% interview lift. Interview lift (-2.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 39 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 59% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

23 granted / 39 resolved

-1.0% vs TC avg

Minimal -2% lift

Without

With

+-2.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

10 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

82.4%

+42.4% vs TC avg

§102

16.7%

-23.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 39 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 23, 2024

Application Filed

May 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/034,000

Patent 12462520

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2y 6m to grant Granted Nov 04, 2025

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Patent 12412270

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

59%

Grant Probability

57%

With Interview (-2.0%)

2y 4m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 39 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.