Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/949,479

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD USING IMAGE PROCESSING MODEL, AND TRAINING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IMAGE PROCESSING MODEL

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 15, 2024

Priority

Nov 27, 2023 — CN 202311544261.5 +1 more

Examiner

BEARD, CHARLES LLOYD

Art Unit

2611

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +35.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (68%); +35.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 358 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BEARD, CHARLES LLOYD View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

242 granted / 358 resolved

+5.6% vs TC avg

Strong +35% interview lift

Without

With

+35.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

393

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

96.1%

+56.1% vs TC avg

§102

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§112

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 358 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 15, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+35.2%)

2y 11m (~1y 3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 358 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.