Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/796,104

AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 06, 2024

Priority

Aug 14, 2023 — JP 2023-132060

Examiner

BEE, ANDREW W.

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +32.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (73%); +32.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 685 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BEE, ANDREW W. View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

500 granted / 685 resolved

+13.0% vs TC avg

Strong +32% interview lift

Without

With

+32.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

706

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

§103

74.9%

+34.9% vs TC avg

§102

5.2%

-34.8% vs TC avg

§112

6.1%

-33.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 685 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 06, 2024

Application Filed

May 14, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+32.1%)

2y 5m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 685 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.