Last updated: October 27, 2026

Application No. 19/185,005

METHOD, APPARATUS, AND MEDIUM FOR VISUAL DATA PROCESSING

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 21, 2025

Priority

Oct 21, 2022 — CN PCT/CN2022/126683 +1 more

Examiner

TRUONG, NGUYEN T

Art Unit

2486

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Bytedance Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 585 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TRUONG, NGUYEN T View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

485 granted / 585 resolved

+24.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

11 currently pending

Career history

602

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.0%

-35.0% vs TC avg

§103

54.9%

+14.9% vs TC avg

§102

25.4%

-14.6% vs TC avg

§112

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 585 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 21, 2025

Application Filed

Sep 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+8.3%)

2y 4m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 585 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.