Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/183,691

METHOD, APPARATUS, AND MEDIUM FOR VIDEO PROCESSING

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 18, 2025

Priority

Oct 20, 2022 — CN PCT/CN2022/126512 +1 more

Examiner

PICON-FELICIANO, ANA J

Art Unit

2482

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Bytedance Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (69%); +21.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 437 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PICON-FELICIANO, ANA J View full profile →

Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

303 granted / 437 resolved

+11.3% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+21.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

466

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

89.9%

+49.9% vs TC avg

§102

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§112

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 437 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 18, 2025

Application Filed

May 22, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+21.1%)

2y 10m (~1y 7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 437 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.