Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/892,298

Semantic Segmentation Rendering For Precise Localization Of Structure Components On Captured Images

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 20, 2024

Priority

Sep 20, 2023 — provisional 63/539,354

Examiner

CARTER, AARON W

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Skydio Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1024 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CARTER, AARON W View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

871 granted / 1024 resolved

+25.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

1042

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.5%

-35.5% vs TC avg

§103

48.0%

+8.0% vs TC avg

§102

25.2%

-14.8% vs TC avg

§112

9.0%

-31.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1024 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 20, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+8.5%)

2y 11m (~1y 1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1024 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.