Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/878,778

AUTHENTICATION APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 24, 2024

Priority

Jul 05, 2022 — JP 2022-108383 +1 more

Examiner

CHAI, LONGBIT

Art Unit

2431

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +31.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (88%); +31.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 750 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHAI, LONGBIT View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

659 granted / 750 resolved

+29.9% vs TC avg

Strong +31% interview lift

Without

With

+31.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

765

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

74.4%

+34.4% vs TC avg

§102

23.1%

-16.9% vs TC avg

§112

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 750 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 24, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 17, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+31.2%)

2y 8m (~1y 1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 750 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.