Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/895,300

AUGMENTING ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIO BASED ON VIDEO CHARACTERISTICS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 24, 2024

Priority

Sep 27, 2023 — provisional 63/585,835

Examiner

JONES, CARISSA ANNE

Art Unit

2691

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Apple Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +31.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +31.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 28 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

JONES, CARISSA ANNE View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

22 granted / 28 resolved

+16.6% vs TC avg

Strong +32% interview lift

Without

With

+31.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

96.4%

+56.4% vs TC avg

§102

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 28 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 24, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+31.6%)

2y 7m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 28 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.