Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/437,548

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

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 09, 2024

Priority

Feb 13, 2023 — JP 2023-019982

Examiner

WHITE, DYLAN C

Art Unit

2118

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 880 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WHITE, DYLAN C View full profile →

Grants 77% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

680 granted / 880 resolved

+22.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +13% lift

Without

With

+12.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

911

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

23.2%

-16.8% vs TC avg

§103

40.8%

+0.8% vs TC avg

§102

25.8%

-14.2% vs TC avg

§112

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 880 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 09, 2024

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

77%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+12.8%)

2y 3m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 880 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.