Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/924,498

COMMUNICATION DEVICE, COMMUNICATION METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 23, 2024

Priority

Oct 25, 2023 — JP 2023-183568

Examiner

FERRIS, DERRICK W

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -4.1% interview lift. Interview lift (-4.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 67 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FERRIS, DERRICK W View full profile →

Grants only 25% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

17 granted / 67 resolved

-34.6% vs TC avg

Minimal -4% lift

Without

With

+-4.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 10m

Avg Prosecution

11 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

10.5%

-29.5% vs TC avg

§103

55.9%

+15.9% vs TC avg

§102

19.2%

-20.8% vs TC avg

§112

12.2%

-27.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 67 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 23, 2024

Application Filed

Aug 18, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

25%

Grant Probability

21%

With Interview (-4.1%)

3y 10m (~1y 12m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 67 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.