Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/875,133

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 14, 2024

Priority

Jun 23, 2022 — JP 2022-101209 +1 more

Examiner

NARRAMORE, BLAKE I

Art Unit

2438

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Sony Group Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +24.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 171 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NARRAMORE, BLAKE I View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

133 granted / 171 resolved

+19.8% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+24.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

193

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

91.4%

+51.4% vs TC avg

§102

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

§112

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 171 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 14, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 25, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+24.0%)

2y 9m (~1y 2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 171 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.