Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/292,763

Processor System for a Vehicle, and Method for Monitoring a Process State After a Remote Software Update

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 26, 2024

Priority

Oct 04, 2021 — DE 10 2021 125 672.0 +1 more

Examiner

LEE, ADAM

Art Unit

2198

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +59.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (84%); +59.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 689 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

582 granted / 689 resolved

+29.5% vs TC avg

Strong +60% interview lift

Without

With

+59.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

41 currently pending

Career history

729

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

8.3%

-31.7% vs TC avg

§103

77.1%

+37.1% vs TC avg

§102

7.1%

-32.9% vs TC avg

§112

4.6%

-35.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 689 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 26, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 16, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 7m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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3y 3m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+59.5%)

3y 0m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 689 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.