Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/723,730

TARGET CALCULATION METHOD AND COMPUTING DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 24, 2024

Priority

Feb 15, 2022 — JP 2022-021389 +1 more

Examiner

OSIFADE, IDOWU O

Art Unit

2675

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Hitachi Astemo Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 686 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

OSIFADE, IDOWU O View full profile →

Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

559 granted / 686 resolved

+19.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

7 currently pending

Career history

694

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

88.8%

+48.8% vs TC avg

§102

8.3%

-31.7% vs TC avg

§112

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 686 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 24, 2024

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+12.3%)

2y 0m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 686 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.