Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/871,638

PHOTODETECTOR

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 04, 2024

Priority

Jun 15, 2022 — JP 2022-096651 +1 more

Examiner

BENNETT, JENNIFER D

Art Unit

2878

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Sony Group Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (74%); +18.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 878 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BENNETT, JENNIFER D View full profile →

Grants 74% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

649 granted / 878 resolved

+5.9% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

900

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

84.1%

+44.1% vs TC avg

§102

3.5%

-36.5% vs TC avg

§112

9.2%

-30.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 878 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 04, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12660630

DETECTION OF LASER-BASED SECURITY ATTACKS

2y 12m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

74%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+18.4%)

2y 9m (~1y 2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 878 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.