Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/669,850

PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE CONVERSION DEVICE, PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE CONVERSION METHOD, AND PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE CONVERSION SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 21, 2024

Priority

Jun 22, 2023 — JP 2023-102577

Examiner

RIVERA, ANIBAL

Art Unit

2192

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Hitachi Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 753 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 91% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

684 granted / 753 resolved

+35.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+11.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

781

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.5%

-36.5% vs TC avg

§103

78.6%

+38.6% vs TC avg

§102

13.7%

-26.3% vs TC avg

§112

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 753 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 21, 2024

Application Filed

May 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

91%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+11.9%)

2y 3m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 753 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.