Last updated: October 02, 2026

Application No. 18/946,493

COLLABORATIVE PERCEPTION SYSTEM FOR CREATING A BIRD’S EYE VIEW COOPERATIVE PERCEPTION MAP

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 13, 2024

Examiner

RIVERA-MARTINEZ, GUILLERMO M

Art Unit

2677

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

The Regents of the University of Michigan

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+3.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 514 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RIVERA-MARTINEZ, GUILLERMO M View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

401 granted / 514 resolved

+16.0% vs TC avg

Minimal +3% lift

Without

With

+3.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

547

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.9%

-34.1% vs TC avg

§103

44.5%

+4.5% vs TC avg

§102

22.6%

-17.4% vs TC avg

§112

25.0%

-15.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 514 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 13, 2024

Application Filed

Jul 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

81%

With Interview (+3.3%)

2y 6m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 514 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.