Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 19/254,370

IMAGE DECODING APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 30, 2025

Priority

May 30, 2019 — JP 2019-101179 +2 more

Examiner

DANG, PHILIP

Art Unit

2482

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Sharp Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +30.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +30.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 496 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

385 granted / 496 resolved

+19.6% vs TC avg

Strong +30% interview lift

Without

With

+30.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

538

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.1%

-34.9% vs TC avg

§103

53.8%

+13.8% vs TC avg

§102

12.4%

-27.6% vs TC avg

§112

25.3%

-14.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 496 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 30, 2025

Application Filed

Aug 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+30.4%)

2y 7m (~1y 5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 496 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.