Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/852,147

ADAPTIVE MTS-BASED IMAGE ENCODING/DECODING METHOD, DEVICE, AND RECORDING MEDIUM FOR STORING BITSTREAM

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 14, 2025

Priority

Mar 27, 2022 — provisional 63/324,143 +1 more

Examiner

ZEWEDE, ASTEWAYE GETTU

Art Unit

2481

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

LG Electronics Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +36.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +36.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 53 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

43 granted / 53 resolved

+23.1% vs TC avg

Strong +36% interview lift

Without

With

+36.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

87.7%

+47.7% vs TC avg

§102

6.2%

-33.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 53 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 14, 2025

Application Filed

May 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+36.3%)

2y 5m (~1y 3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 53 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.