Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/898,924

VOICE RECOGNITION APPARATUS, VEHICLE, NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM, AND CONTROL METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 27, 2024

Priority

Oct 13, 2023 — JP 2023-177804

Examiner

SERRAGUARD, SEAN ERIN

Art Unit

2657

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +36.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +36.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 152 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

106 granted / 152 resolved

+7.7% vs TC avg

Strong +37% interview lift

Without

With

+36.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

184

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

94.0%

+54.0% vs TC avg

§102

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

§112

3.1%

-36.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 152 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 27, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+36.9%)

3y 0m (~1y 3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 152 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.