Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/406,254

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 08, 2024

Priority

Feb 24, 2023 — JP 2023-027076

Examiner

RAMPURIA, SATISH

Art Unit

2193

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

3 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (89%); +24.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 850 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

RAMPURIA, SATISH View full profile →

Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

756 granted / 850 resolved

+33.9% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+24.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

864

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

19.9%

-20.1% vs TC avg

§103

50.9%

+10.9% vs TC avg

§102

10.5%

-29.5% vs TC avg

§112

12.5%

-27.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 850 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 08, 2024

Application Filed

Nov 19, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Feb 17, 2026

Response Filed

May 14, 2026

Final Rejection mailed

Jul 07, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Aug 11, 2026

Request for Continued Examination

Aug 12, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Aug 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+24.9%)

2y 11m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 850 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.