Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/213,401

ENCODER, DECODER, ENCODING METHOD, AND DECODING METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 20, 2025

Priority

Sep 25, 2019 — provisional 62/905,760 +3 more

Examiner

WALSH, KATHLEEN M.

Art Unit

2482

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Panasonic Holdings Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +17.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 428 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WALSH, KATHLEEN M. View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

343 granted / 428 resolved

+22.1% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

439

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

79.2%

+39.2% vs TC avg

§102

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

§112

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 428 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 20, 2025

Application Filed

Apr 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+17.6%)

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

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 428 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.