Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/810,306

ROAD SHAPE ESTIMATION METHOD AND APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 20, 2024

Priority

Aug 21, 2023 — JP 2023-134198

Examiner

CODRINGTON, SHANE WRENSFORD

Art Unit

2667

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +0.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+0.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 4 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CODRINGTON, SHANE WRENSFORD View full profile →

Grants 100% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

4 granted / 4 resolved

+38.0% vs TC avg

Minimal +0% lift

Without

With

+0.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

87.1%

+47.1% vs TC avg

§102

6.5%

-33.5% vs TC avg

§112

6.5%

-33.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 4 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 20, 2024

Application Filed

May 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

100%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+0.0%)

2y 2m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 4 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.