Last updated: July 12, 2026

Application No. 18/963,133

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Filed

Examiner

LIN, KATHERINE Y

Art Unit

Tech Center

NCR Voyix Corporation

Assignee

NCR Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 364 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LIN, KATHERINE Y View full profile →

Grants 91% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

332 granted / 364 resolved

+31.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+6.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

384

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

19.6%

-20.4% vs TC avg

§103

49.0%

+9.0% vs TC avg

§102

18.9%

-21.1% vs TC avg

§112

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 364 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 0m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Patent 12645528

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1y 7m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Patent 12625760

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2y 7m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

91%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+6.5%)

2y 3m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 364 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.