Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/413,149

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 16, 2024

Priority

Feb 27, 2023 — JP 2023-028016

Examiner

CAO, DIEM K

Art Unit

2196

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

NEC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +19.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 675 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

542 granted / 675 resolved

+25.3% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+19.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

697

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.1%

-35.9% vs TC avg

§103

75.5%

+35.5% vs TC avg

§102

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

§112

12.4%

-27.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 675 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 16, 2024

Application Filed

May 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+19.2%)

3y 5m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 675 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.