Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/051,243

IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 12, 2025

Priority

Jul 31, 2012 — JP 2012-170403 +5 more

Examiner

DANG, PHILIP

Art Unit

2488

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

NEC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +30.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +30.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 492 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DANG, PHILIP View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

383 granted / 492 resolved

+19.8% vs TC avg

Strong +30% interview lift

Without

With

+30.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

531

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

95.6%

+55.6% vs TC avg

§102

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§112

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 492 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 12, 2025

Application Filed

Feb 28, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

May 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/640,842

Patent 12684156

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2y 2m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/770,346

Patent 12684157

INTER PREDICTION METHOD AND RELATED APPARATUS

2y 0m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/548,861

Patent 12664800

PERSONALIZED AUTHENTICATION OF PRODUCTS USING TERAHERTZ WAVES

2y 9m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/408,238

Patent 12647596

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CORONARY ROADMAPPING

2y 4m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+30.3%)

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

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 492 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.