Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/195,358

USING SIDE INFORMATION FOR BILATERAL FILTER IN VIDEO CODING

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 30, 2025

Priority

Nov 01, 2022 — CN PCT/CN2022/128887 +1 more

Examiner

KALAPODAS, DRAMOS

Art Unit

2487

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Bytedance Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +26.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +26.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 736 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KALAPODAS, DRAMOS View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

585 granted / 736 resolved

+21.5% vs TC avg

Strong +27% interview lift

Without

With

+26.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

759

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

87.8%

+47.8% vs TC avg

§102

6.2%

-33.8% vs TC avg

§112

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 736 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 30, 2025

Application Filed

May 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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1y 4m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+26.6%)

2y 3m (~1y 1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 736 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.