Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/597,753

DETERMINATION OF NEEDED ROOM ACOUSTIC CALIBRATION OF AN AUDIO SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 06, 2024

Examiner

NOLAN, PETER D

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Sony Group Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +19.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 523 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NOLAN, PETER D View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

394 granted / 523 resolved

+15.3% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+19.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

4 currently pending

Career history

538

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

80.9%

+40.9% vs TC avg

§102

10.1%

-29.9% vs TC avg

§112

6.3%

-33.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 523 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 06, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+19.4%)

3y 3m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 523 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.