Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/941,302

DISPLAY APPARATUS, IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD OF ADDITIONAL DISPLAY

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 08, 2024

Priority

Nov 17, 2023 — JP 2023-196004

Examiner

KELLS, ASHER

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Sharp Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 644 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

509 granted / 644 resolved

+19.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+11.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

660

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

12.8%

-27.2% vs TC avg

§103

40.2%

+0.2% vs TC avg

§102

19.8%

-20.2% vs TC avg

§112

22.2%

-17.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 644 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 08, 2024

Application Filed

Aug 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+11.0%)

2y 6m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 644 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.