Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/928,758

USE OF EYE TRACKING TO ADJUST REGION-OF-INTEREST (ROI) FORCOMPRESSING IMAGES FOR TRANSMISSION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 28, 2024

Priority

Mar 31, 2016 — continuation of 10/401,952 +5 more

Examiner

AMIN, JWALANT B

Art Unit

2612

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Sony Group Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +15.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 635 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

AMIN, JWALANT B View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

504 granted / 635 resolved

+17.4% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

650

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.2%

-35.8% vs TC avg

§103

84.3%

+44.3% vs TC avg

§102

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

§112

5.2%

-34.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 635 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 28, 2024

Application Filed

May 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+15.2%)

2y 7m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 635 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.