Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/026,157

METHOD FOR ENCODING/DECODING IMAGE SIGNAL, AND DEVICE FOR SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 16, 2025

Priority

Apr 17, 2019 — RE 10-2019-0044682 +5 more

Examiner

CHIO, TAT CHI

Art Unit

2486

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Apple Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +17.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 855 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHIO, TAT CHI View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

623 granted / 855 resolved

+14.9% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

894

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§103

82.2%

+42.2% vs TC avg

§102

9.4%

-30.6% vs TC avg

§112

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 855 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 16, 2025

Application Filed

Apr 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+17.5%)

3y 3m (~1y 9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 855 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.