Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/784,987

PROCESSING DEVICES AND METHODS FOR GENERATING A GROUP OF USERS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 26, 2024

Priority

Aug 03, 2023 — GB 2311934.0

Examiner

TORIMIRO, ADETOKUNBO OLUSEGUN

Art Unit

3715

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Sony Group Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +16.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 999 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TORIMIRO, ADETOKUNBO OLUSEGUN View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

760 granted / 999 resolved

+6.1% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

1029

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

§103

52.1%

+12.1% vs TC avg

§102

21.7%

-18.3% vs TC avg

§112

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 999 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 26, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+16.4%)

2y 8m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 999 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.