Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/823,198

SPEECH PROCESSING

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 03, 2024

Priority

Nov 30, 2020 — continuation of 11/682,400 +1 more

Examiner

ELAHEE, MD S

Art Unit

2694

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Amazon Technologies Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +27.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +27.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 845 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

668 granted / 845 resolved

+17.1% vs TC avg

Strong +27% interview lift

Without

With

+27.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

864

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

85.4%

+45.4% vs TC avg

§102

5.7%

-34.3% vs TC avg

§112

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 845 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 03, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/538,803

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2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

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Patent 12663299

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+27.1%)

3y 3m (~1y 5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 845 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.