Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/175,570

WRONG WAY DRIVING DETECTION AND AMELIORATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 28, 2023

Examiner

VORCE, AMELIA J.I.

Art Unit

3666

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

International Business Machines Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +22.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +22.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 278 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

VORCE, AMELIA J.I. View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

202 granted / 278 resolved

+20.7% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+22.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

294

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.0%

-35.0% vs TC avg

§103

68.9%

+28.9% vs TC avg

§102

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

§112

15.8%

-24.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 278 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 28, 2023

Application Filed

Feb 22, 2024

Response after Non-Final Action

Mar 24, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+22.2%)

2y 8m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 278 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.