Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/729,662

COMMUNICATION CONTROL DEVICE, COMMUNICATION CONTROL METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 17, 2024

Priority

Feb 22, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2022007318

Examiner

HOANG, THAI D

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

NEC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -1.9% interview lift. Interview lift (-1.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 655 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HOANG, THAI D View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

567 granted / 655 resolved

+26.6% vs TC avg

Minimal -2% lift

Without

With

+-1.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

673

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

§103

53.1%

+13.1% vs TC avg

§102

20.1%

-19.9% vs TC avg

§112

11.9%

-28.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 655 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 17, 2024

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

85%

With Interview (-1.9%)

2y 11m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 655 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.