Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/826,976

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 06, 2024

Priority

Mar 11, 2022 — continuation of PCTJP2022011004

Examiner

ADEDIRAN, ABDUL-SAMAD A

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Sharp Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 629 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ADEDIRAN, ABDUL-SAMAD A View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

493 granted / 629 resolved

+18.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+13.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

650

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

64.1%

+24.1% vs TC avg

§102

6.6%

-33.4% vs TC avg

§112

25.5%

-14.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 629 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 06, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+13.6%)

2y 1m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 629 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.