Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/999,238

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, STORAGE MEDIUM, AND IMAGING SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 23, 2024

Priority

Jan 04, 2024 — JP 2024-000307

Examiner

DANIELS, ANTHONY J

Art Unit

2637

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +16.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 843 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DANIELS, ANTHONY J View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

671 granted / 843 resolved

+17.6% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

861

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

81.3%

+41.3% vs TC avg

§102

7.2%

-32.8% vs TC avg

§112

8.7%

-31.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 843 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 23, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 2m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/622,145

Patent 12669851

CAMERA ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

2y 3m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/601,995

Patent 12666156

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ILLUMINATION AND IMAGING OF A TARGET

2y 3m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/953,136

Patent 12666169

DYNAMIC VISION SENSOR COLOR CAMERA

1y 7m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+16.9%)

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

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 843 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.