Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/713,914

REGION ESTIMATION SYSTEM, REGION ESTIMATION PROGRAM, AND REGION ESTIMATION METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 28, 2024

Priority

Dec 03, 2021 — JP 2021-196700 +1 more

Examiner

PHAM, NHUT HUY

Art Unit

2674

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Konica Minolta Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +25.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 70 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PHAM, NHUT HUY View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

56 granted / 70 resolved

+18.0% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+25.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§103

92.0%

+52.0% vs TC avg

§102

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§112

3.4%

-36.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 70 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 28, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+25.6%)

2y 10m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 70 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.