Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/835,404

IMPACT DETERMINATION SYSTEM, IMPACT DETERMINATION METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 02, 2024

Priority

Feb 28, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2022008354

Examiner

JAMES, DOMINIQUE NICOLE

Art Unit

2666

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

NEC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +27.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +27.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 29 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

JAMES, DOMINIQUE NICOLE View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

22 granted / 29 resolved

+13.9% vs TC avg

Strong +27% interview lift

Without

With

+27.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

§103

91.9%

+51.9% vs TC avg

§102

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§112

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 29 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 02, 2024

Application Filed

May 18, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 1m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

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3y 11m to grant Granted Mar 03, 2026

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3y 9m to grant Granted Feb 10, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+27.0%)

3y 2m (~1y 3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 29 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.