Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/732,858

COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND AUTHENTICATION METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 04, 2024

Priority

Jun 07, 2023 — JP 2023-094249

Examiner

HAMMONDS, MARCUS C

Art Unit

2647

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +29.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (71%); +29.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 503 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 71% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

358 granted / 503 resolved

+9.2% vs TC avg

Strong +29% interview lift

Without

With

+29.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

526

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

72.6%

+32.6% vs TC avg

§102

22.2%

-17.8% vs TC avg

§112

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 503 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 04, 2024

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

71%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+29.4%)

3y 3m (~1y 1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 503 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.