Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/856,165

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 11, 2024

Priority

Apr 20, 2022 — JP 2022-069277 +1 more

Examiner

GRAY, RYAN M

Art Unit

2611

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Sony Group Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 679 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GRAY, RYAN M View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

596 granted / 679 resolved

+25.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 0m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

702

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§103

90.1%

+50.1% vs TC avg

§102

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§112

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 679 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 11, 2024

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+12.1%)

2y 0m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 679 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.