Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/839,473

NOTIFICATION ASSISTANCE SYSTEM, NOTIFICATION ASSISTANCE METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 19, 2024

Priority

Feb 22, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2022007280

Examiner

FUJITA, KATRINA R

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

NEC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +23.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 685 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FUJITA, KATRINA R View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

483 granted / 685 resolved

+10.5% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+23.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

706

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

85.0%

+45.0% vs TC avg

§102

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

§112

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

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

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 19, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+23.7%)

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

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

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