Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/909,350

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 08, 2024

Priority

Oct 10, 2023 — JP 2023-174944

Examiner

ZHENG, JACKY X

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +17.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 861 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ZHENG, JACKY X View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

689 granted / 861 resolved

+20.0% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

866

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

8.5%

-31.5% vs TC avg

§103

51.2%

+11.2% vs TC avg

§102

27.1%

-12.9% vs TC avg

§112

11.7%

-28.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 861 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 08, 2024

Application Filed

Aug 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+17.1%)

2y 6m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 861 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.