Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/725,900

STRESS ESTIMATION DEVICE, STRESS ESTIMATION METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 01, 2024

Priority

Jan 11, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2022000515

Examiner

CHAN, CAROL WANG

Art Unit

2672

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

NEC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +34.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (84%); +34.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 364 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

305 granted / 364 resolved

+21.8% vs TC avg

Strong +35% interview lift

Without

With

+34.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

379

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.1%

-35.9% vs TC avg

§103

65.2%

+25.2% vs TC avg

§102

6.3%

-33.7% vs TC avg

§112

23.6%

-16.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 364 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 01, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+34.6%)

2y 5m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 364 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.