Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/710,839

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 16, 2024

Priority

Nov 24, 2021 — JP 2021-190533 +1 more

Examiner

XIAO, DI

Art Unit

2178

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Sony Group Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +21.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 614 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

477 granted / 614 resolved

+22.7% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+21.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

632

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

93.9%

+53.9% vs TC avg

§102

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§112

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 614 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 16, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 31, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+21.3%)

3y 4m (~1y 2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 614 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.