Last updated: July 11, 2026

Application No. 18/966,560

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Examiner

CHEN, CHIA WEI A

Art Unit

Tech Center

SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENTS INDUSTRIES, LLC

Assignee

Semiconductor Components Industries LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (77%); +19.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 657 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHEN, CHIA WEI A View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

506 granted / 657 resolved

+17.0% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+19.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

679

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

79.0%

+39.0% vs TC avg

§102

10.4%

-29.6% vs TC avg

§112

5.4%

-34.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 657 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/919,214

Patent 12677078

HYBRID IMAGE SENSORS WITH MULTIPLE OPERATING MODES

1y 8m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/927,198

Patent 12647668

IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGE PICKUP APPARATUS, AND CONTROL METHODS FOR THOSE APPARATUSES

1y 7m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/349,779

Patent 12632989

CAMERA CALIBRATION FOR AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS

2y 10m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

18/533,596

Patent 12627767

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

2y 5m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

18/829,966

Patent 12627907

IMAGE SENSING DEVICE AND IMAGING DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME

1y 8m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+19.4%)

2y 8m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 657 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.