USPTO Examiner CAI PHUONG HAU - Art Unit 2673

Recent Applications

Detailed information about the 100 most recent patent applications.

Application NumberTitleFiling DateDisposal DateDispositionTime (months)Office ActionsRestrictionsInterviewAppeal
18699417CAMERA-BASED HEMOGLOBIN DETECTIONApril 2024January 2025Allow900NoNo
18594125SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING CONTAINER CONTENTSMarch 2024April 2025Allow1410YesNo
18068091System and Method for Learning Long-Distance Recognition and Personalization of GesturesDecember 2022April 2025Allow2800NoNo
18081421METHOD AND SYSTEM OF PROVIDING INTERFACE FOR VISUAL QUESTION ANSWERINGDecember 2022April 2025Allow2810NoNo
18008730INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUMDecember 2022March 2025Allow2810NoNo
18072272IMAGE ATTACK DETECTION METHOD AND APPARATUS, AND IMAGE ATTACK DETECTION MODEL TRAINING METHOD AND APPARATUSNovember 2022January 2025Allow2600NoNo
17983135METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR RECOGNIZING IMAGE CONTEXTNovember 2022March 2025Allow2810NoNo
17917332FACILITATING ANNOTATION OF OBJECTSOctober 2022April 2025Allow3110YesNo
17916823INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUMOctober 2022March 2025Allow3010NoNo
17906942INSPECTION DEVICE FOR TOFU PRODUCTS, MANUFACTURING SYSTEM FOR TOFU PRODUCTS, INSPECTION METHOD FOR TOFU PRODUCTS, AND PROGRAMSeptember 2022June 2025Abandon3310NoNo
17939615METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FEATURE TRANSFORMING AND PROCESSING BASED ON ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORKSeptember 2022March 2025Allow3010NoNo
17895315MEDICAL IMAGING DEVICE AND MEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING METHODAugust 2022April 2025Allow3210YesNo
17800526IMAGE PROCESSING SYSTEM, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAMAugust 2022February 2025Allow3010YesNo
17885840PULMONARY FUNCTION IDENTIFYING AND TREATING METHODAugust 2022March 2025Allow3110NoNo
17759718METHOD FOR DETERMINING MITOCHONDRIAL EVENTSJuly 2022June 2025Abandon3510NoNo
17757769MICROSPORE CULTURE PREDICTIVE MODEL GENERATION AND USEJune 2022May 2025Allow3520NoNo
17805305SYSTEM FOR CHECKING AN OPERATING CONDITION OF A COMPONENT ON A VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR CHECKING AN OPERATING CONDITIONJune 2022July 2025Abandon3720NoNo
17780081GESTURE STROKE RECOGNITION IN TOUCH-BASED USER INTERFACE INPUTMay 2022March 2025Allow3430YesNo
17731131FALSE POSITIVE OBJECT REMOVAL WITH SURFEL MAPSApril 2022January 2025Allow3310YesNo
17711944QUANTITATIVE SUSCEPTIBILITY MAPPING IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD USING NEURAL NETWORK BASED ON UNSUPERVISED LEARNING AND APPARATUS THEREFORApril 2022March 2025Allow3610YesNo
17763814DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SYNTHESIZING IMAGE CAPABLE OF IMPROVING IMAGE QUALITYMarch 2022October 2024Allow3010NoNo
17700053Systems And Methods For Evaluating The Error Rate Of Human-Generated DataMarch 2022December 2024Allow3310YesNo
17684696INFORMATION IDENTIFICATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION IDENTIFICATION PROCESSING METHOD, IMAGE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM, AND STORAGE MEDIUMMarch 2022June 2025Allow3920YesNo
17668537METHOD, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR PROCESSING VIDEOFebruary 2022March 2025Allow3730NoNo
17578830SCALE-AWARE SELF-SUPERVISED MONOCULAR DEPTH WITH SPARSE RADAR SUPERVISIONJanuary 2022February 2025Allow3720YesNo
17561660SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOW-LIGHT IMAGE ENHANCEMENTDecember 2021April 2025Allow3920YesNo
17548494System and method for real-time multi-person threat tracking and re-identificationDecember 2021October 2024Abandon3520NoNo
17544787Collection, Processing, and Output of Flight Information Method, System, and ApparatusDecember 2021September 2024Allow3420YesNo
17532206IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS, IMAGING SYSTEM, AND STORAGE MEDIUM, FOR CONTENT CONCENTRATION ESTIMATIONNovember 2021August 2024Allow3310YesNo
17532522AUTOMATIC CAMERA CONFIGURATION SYSTEMS AND METHODSNovember 2021July 2025Allow4340YesNo
17529634METHOD AND APPARATUS WITH OBJECT DETECTIONNovember 2021September 2024Allow3430NoNo
17529417PRODUCT POSITIONING METHODNovember 2021July 2024Allow3210YesNo
17529672IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS CAPABLE OF RESTORING DEGRADED IMAGE WITH HIGH ACCURACY, IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUMNovember 2021February 2025Allow3930YesNo
17465882APPARATUS FOR MONITORING A SWITCHGEARSeptember 2021January 2025Allow4130YesNo
17446522METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EXTRACTING INFORMATION FROM A DOCUMENTAugust 2021December 2024Allow4030NoNo
17445799EVALUATING AND RECYCLING ELECTRONIC DEVICESAugust 2021February 2025Allow4120YesNo
17445376MODULAR MACHINE LEARNING MODELS FOR DENOISING IMAGES AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING SAMEAugust 2021December 2024Allow4040YesNo
17427957TARGET-ORIENTED REINFORCEMENT LEARNING METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING THE SAMEAugust 2021December 2024Allow4030NoNo
17310305SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND MEDIA FOR AUTOMATICALLY TRANSFORMING A DIGITAL IMAGE INTO A SIMULATED PATHOLOGY IMAGEJuly 2021June 2024Allow3510YesNo
17380004AUTOMOMOUS VALIDATION OF PROPER MASK WEARINGJuly 2021December 2023Abandon2910YesNo
17305675MOVING BODY OBSTRUCTION DETECTION DEVICE, MOVING BODY OBSTRUCTION DETECTION SYSTEM, MOVING BODY OBSTRUCTION DETECTION METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUMJuly 2021October 2024Abandon4020YesNo
17419726Image Processing Method, Image Processing Apparatus, and DeviceJune 2021July 2024Allow3610NoNo
17309362INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHODMay 2021February 2025Abandon4521NoNo
17290171RECONFIGURABLE FABRIC INSPECTION SYSTEMApril 2021April 2025Allow4840YesNo
17142030ROBUST CONTENT FINGERPRINTING FOR IMAGE ATTRIBUTIONJanuary 2021July 2024Allow4220YesNo
17127506ALTERING A FACIAL IDENTITY IN A VIDEO STREAMDecember 2020June 2025Allow5450NoNo
17106961REAL-TIME QUANTIFICATION METHOD OF CELL VIABILITY THROUGH SUPRAVITAL DYE UPTAKE USING LENS-FREE IMAGING SYSTEMNovember 2020September 2024Allow4620NoNo
17077739Image Modification to Generate Ghost Mannequin Effect in Image ContentOctober 2020June 2025Abandon5611YesYes

Appeals Overview

This analysis examines appeal outcomes and the strategic value of filing appeals for examiner CAI, PHUONG HAU.

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Decisions

Total PTAB Decisions
1
Examiner Affirmed
1
(100.0%)
Examiner Reversed
0
(0.0%)
Reversal Percentile
8.9%
Lower than average

What This Means

With a 0.0% reversal rate, the PTAB affirms the examiner's rejections in the vast majority of cases. This reversal rate is in the bottom 25% across the USPTO, indicating that appeals face significant challenges here.

Strategic Value of Filing an Appeal

Total Appeal Filings
1
Allowed After Appeal Filing
0
(0.0%)
Not Allowed After Appeal Filing
1
(100.0%)
Filing Benefit Percentile
4.2%
Lower than average

Understanding Appeal Filing Strategy

Filing a Notice of Appeal can sometimes lead to allowance even before the appeal is fully briefed or decided by the PTAB. This occurs when the examiner or their supervisor reconsiders the rejection during the mandatory appeal conference (MPEP § 1207.01) after the appeal is filed.

In this dataset, 0.0% of applications that filed an appeal were subsequently allowed. This appeal filing benefit rate is in the bottom 25% across the USPTO, indicating that filing appeals is less effective here than in most other areas.

Strategic Recommendations

Appeals to PTAB face challenges. Ensure your case has strong merit before committing to full Board review.

Filing a Notice of Appeal shows limited benefit. Consider other strategies like interviews or amendments before appealing.

Examiner CAI, PHUONG HAU - Prosecution Strategy Guide

Executive Summary

Examiner CAI, PHUONG HAU works in Art Unit 2673 and has examined 46 patent applications in our dataset. With an allowance rate of 82.6%, this examiner has a below-average tendency to allow applications. Applications typically reach final disposition in approximately 35 months.

Allowance Patterns

Examiner CAI, PHUONG HAU's allowance rate of 82.6% places them in the 49% percentile among all USPTO examiners. This examiner has a below-average tendency to allow applications.

Office Action Patterns

On average, applications examined by CAI, PHUONG HAU receive 1.80 office actions before reaching final disposition. This places the examiner in the 55% percentile for office actions issued. This examiner issues a slightly above-average number of office actions.

Prosecution Timeline

The median time to disposition (half-life) for applications examined by CAI, PHUONG HAU is 35 months. This places the examiner in the 20% percentile for prosecution speed. Applications take longer to reach final disposition with this examiner compared to most others.

Interview Effectiveness

Conducting an examiner interview provides a +10.2% benefit to allowance rate for applications examined by CAI, PHUONG HAU. This interview benefit is in the 46% percentile among all examiners. Recommendation: Interviews provide a below-average benefit with this examiner.

Request for Continued Examination (RCE) Effectiveness

When applicants file an RCE with this examiner, 40.0% of applications are subsequently allowed. This success rate is in the 89% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Insight: RCEs are highly effective with this examiner compared to others. If you receive a final rejection, filing an RCE with substantive amendments or arguments has a strong likelihood of success.

After-Final Amendment Practice

This examiner enters after-final amendments leading to allowance in 11.1% of cases where such amendments are filed. This entry rate is in the 6% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Recommendation: This examiner rarely enters after-final amendments compared to other examiners. You should generally plan to file an RCE or appeal rather than relying on after-final amendment entry. Per MPEP § 714.12, primary examiners have discretion in entering after-final amendments, and this examiner exercises that discretion conservatively.

Appeal Withdrawal and Reconsideration

This examiner withdraws rejections or reopens prosecution in 0.0% of appeals filed. This is in the 0% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Insight: This examiner rarely withdraws rejections during the appeal process compared to other examiners. If you file an appeal, be prepared to fully prosecute it to a PTAB decision. Per MPEP § 1207, the examiner will prepare an Examiner's Answer maintaining the rejections.

Petition Practice

When applicants file petitions regarding this examiner's actions, 100.0% are granted (fully or in part). This grant rate is in the 96% percentile among all examiners. Strategic Note: Petitions are frequently granted regarding this examiner's actions compared to other examiners. Per MPEP § 1002.02(c), various examiner actions are petitionable to the Technology Center Director, including prematureness of final rejection, refusal to enter amendments, and requirement for information. If you believe an examiner action is improper, consider filing a petition.

Examiner Cooperation and Flexibility

Examiner's Amendments: This examiner makes examiner's amendments in 0.0% of allowed cases (in the 20% percentile). This examiner rarely makes examiner's amendments compared to other examiners. You should expect to make all necessary claim amendments yourself through formal amendment practice.

Quayle Actions: This examiner issues Ex Parte Quayle actions in 0.0% of allowed cases (in the 26% percentile). This examiner issues Quayle actions less often than average. Allowances may come directly without a separate action for formal matters.

Prosecution Strategy Recommendations

Based on the statistical analysis of this examiner's prosecution patterns, here are tailored strategic recommendations:

  • Plan for RCE after final rejection: This examiner rarely enters after-final amendments. Budget for an RCE in your prosecution strategy if you receive a final rejection.
  • RCEs are effective: This examiner has a high allowance rate after RCE compared to others. If you receive a final rejection and have substantive amendments or arguments, an RCE is likely to be successful.
  • Plan for extended prosecution: Applications take longer than average with this examiner. Factor this into your continuation strategy and client communications.

Relevant MPEP Sections for Prosecution Strategy

  • MPEP § 713.10: Examiner interviews - available before Notice of Allowance or transfer to PTAB
  • MPEP § 714.12: After-final amendments - may be entered "under justifiable circumstances"
  • MPEP § 1002.02(c): Petitionable matters to Technology Center Director
  • MPEP § 1004: Actions requiring primary examiner signature (allowances, final rejections, examiner's answers)
  • MPEP § 1207.01: Appeal conferences - mandatory for all appeals
  • MPEP § 1214.07: Reopening prosecution after appeal

Important Disclaimer

Not Legal Advice: The information provided in this report is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You should consult with a qualified patent attorney or agent for advice specific to your situation.

No Guarantees: We do not provide any guarantees as to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the statistics presented above. Patent prosecution statistics are derived from publicly available USPTO data and are subject to data quality limitations, processing errors, and changes in USPTO practices over time.

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