Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/931,199

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 30, 2024

Priority

Dec 12, 2023 — JP 2023-209024

Examiner

LE, THUYKHANH

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

NEC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +35.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +35.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 403 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

315 granted / 403 resolved

+18.2% vs TC avg

Strong +36% interview lift

Without

With

+35.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

419

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

21.4%

-18.6% vs TC avg

§103

56.2%

+16.2% vs TC avg

§102

5.4%

-34.6% vs TC avg

§112

8.8%

-31.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 403 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 30, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+35.9%)

2y 8m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 403 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.