Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/563,046

LEARNING DEVICE, LEARNING SYSTEM, METHOD, AND PROGRAM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 21, 2023

Priority

May 28, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2021020454

Examiner

HWA, SHYUE JIUNN

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

NEC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +38.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (83%); +38.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 863 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

714 granted / 863 resolved

+22.7% vs TC avg

Strong +38% interview lift

Without

With

+38.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

10 currently pending

Career history

883

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

81.1%

+41.1% vs TC avg

§102

15.8%

-24.2% vs TC avg

§112

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 863 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 21, 2023

Application Filed

May 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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1y 11m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+38.2%)

3y 0m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 863 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.