Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/951,397

END-TO-END TEXT-TO-SPEECH CONVERSION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 18, 2024

Priority

Mar 29, 2017 — GR 20170100126 +7 more

Examiner

SHIN, SEONG-AH A

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Google LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +21.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 419 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SHIN, SEONG-AH A View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

329 granted / 419 resolved

+18.5% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+21.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

441

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

9.1%

-30.9% vs TC avg

§103

82.0%

+42.0% vs TC avg

§102

6.1%

-33.9% vs TC avg

§112

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 419 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 18, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 0m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+21.4%)

2y 7m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 419 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.