Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/726,152

SENSOR CONTROL SYSTEM, METHOD, AND PROGRAM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 02, 2024

Priority

Jan 21, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2022002170

Examiner

LE, HAILEY R

Art Unit

3648

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

NEC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 169 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LE, HAILEY R View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

137 granted / 169 resolved

+29.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+11.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

210

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.5%

-36.5% vs TC avg

§103

89.4%

+49.4% vs TC avg

§102

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

§112

3.5%

-36.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 169 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 02, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+11.5%)

2y 9m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 169 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.