Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/242,691

Techniques for Improving Automated Communication System Responses Using Interactive Chat Machine Learning Models

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 06, 2023

Priority

Feb 17, 2023 — provisional 63/485,741 +2 more

Examiner

ROY, SANCHITA

Art Unit

2146

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +46.0% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 72% grant rate with +46.0% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 324 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

234 granted / 324 resolved

+17.2% vs TC avg

Strong +46% interview lift

Without

With

+46.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

346

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

82.6%

+42.6% vs TC avg

§102

3.1%

-36.9% vs TC avg

§112

7.0%

-33.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 324 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 06, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 10, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 19, 2026

Interview Requested

Jul 02, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Jul 02, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+46.0%)

3y 2m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 324 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.