Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/789,895

DRIVER MONITORING SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 31, 2024

Priority

Sep 13, 2023 — JP 2023-148219

Examiner

ANSARI, TAHMINA N

Art Unit

2674

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (85%); +18.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 892 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ANSARI, TAHMINA N View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

762 granted / 892 resolved

+23.4% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

911

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§103

77.8%

+37.8% vs TC avg

§102

10.5%

-29.5% vs TC avg

§112

3.5%

-36.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 892 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 31, 2024

Application Filed

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+18.5%)

2y 6m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 892 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.