Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/910,241

DISPLAY CONTROL DEVICE, COMPUTING SYSTEM, AND DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 09, 2024

Priority

Nov 07, 2023 — JP 2023-189927

Examiner

KALHORI, DAN F

Art Unit

2618

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

NEC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -50.0% interview lift. Interview lift (-50.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 4 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KALHORI, DAN F View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

3 granted / 4 resolved

+13.0% vs TC avg

Minimal -50% lift

Without

With

+-50.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

11 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

100.0%

+60.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 4 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 09, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 17, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

25%

With Interview (-50.0%)

2y 7m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 4 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.