Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/567,456

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 06, 2023

Priority

Jun 15, 2021 — JP 2021-099770 +1 more

Examiner

HANNETT, JAMES M

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Sony Group Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +0.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+0.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1084 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HANNETT, JAMES M View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

913 granted / 1084 resolved

+24.2% vs TC avg

Minimal +0% lift

Without

With

+0.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

1105

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§103

59.7%

+19.7% vs TC avg

§102

34.0%

-6.0% vs TC avg

§112

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1084 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 06, 2023

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12659597

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2y 2m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

85%

With Interview (+0.5%)

2y 3m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1084 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.