Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/990,163

AUTHENTICATION APPARATUS, AUTHENTICATION METHOD, IMAGE CAPTURING APPARATUS, METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 20, 2024

Priority

Jan 11, 2024 — JP 2024-002790

Examiner

RAHMAN, SM AZIZUR

Art Unit

2434

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (88%); +18.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 521 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

460 granted / 521 resolved

+30.3% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

10 currently pending

Career history

538

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

74.1%

+34.1% vs TC avg

§102

22.9%

-17.1% vs TC avg

§112

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 521 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 20, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+18.2%)

2y 7m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 521 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.