Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/788,337

Method Of Audio Error Detection

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 30, 2024

Priority

Jul 31, 2023 — GB 2311735.1 +1 more

Examiner

GALKA, LAWRENCE STEFAN

Art Unit

3715

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Sony Group Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +18.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 863 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

659 granted / 863 resolved

+6.4% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+18.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

895

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

§103

69.6%

+29.6% vs TC avg

§102

17.1%

-22.9% vs TC avg

§112

4.6%

-35.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 863 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 30, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 06, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

May 14, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+18.6%)

2y 9m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 863 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.