Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/757,592

INFORMATION PROVISION DEVICE, INFORMATION PROVISION METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 28, 2024

Priority

Jul 18, 2023 — JP 2023-116717

Examiner

CARTER, CHRISTOPHER W

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +20.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 366 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CARTER, CHRISTOPHER W View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

273 granted / 366 resolved

+14.6% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+20.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

394

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

7.9%

-32.1% vs TC avg

§103

79.6%

+39.6% vs TC avg

§102

10.0%

-30.0% vs TC avg

§112

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 366 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 28, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+20.1%)

2y 11m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 366 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.