Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/971,576

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 06, 2024

Priority

Dec 14, 2023 — JP 2023-211493

Examiner

PATEL, DHAIRYA A

Art Unit

2453

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +27.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +27.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 736 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PATEL, DHAIRYA A View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

526 granted / 736 resolved

+13.5% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+27.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 11m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

768

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.2%

-34.8% vs TC avg

§103

87.7%

+47.7% vs TC avg

§102

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

§112

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 736 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 06, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 31, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+27.9%)

3y 11m (~2y 4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 736 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.