Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/504,577

TEST FAMILIAR DETERMINATION DEVICE, TEST FAMILIAR DETERMINATION METHOD AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 08, 2023

Priority

Jun 14, 2022 — JP 2022-095808 +1 more

Examiner

LWIN, MAUNG T

Art Unit

2495

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

NEC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (89%); +21.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 618 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LWIN, MAUNG T View full profile →

Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

549 granted / 618 resolved

+30.8% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+21.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

628

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

§103

61.4%

+21.4% vs TC avg

§102

19.5%

-20.5% vs TC avg

§112

9.3%

-30.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 618 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 08, 2023

Application Filed

Mar 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/817,633

Patent 12682120

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1y 10m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/203,339

Patent 12675606

INTEGRATION BETWEEN MESSAGING SYSTEMS AND COLLABORATIVE APPLICATIONS

3y 1m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/637,274

Patent 12675580

CERTIFICATION OF DEVICE CALIBRATIONS

2y 2m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+21.8%)

2y 2m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 618 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.