Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/974,562

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING CYBERSECURITY FOR TELECOMMUNICATION DEVICES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 09, 2024

Priority

Aug 13, 2021 — continuation of 12/164,630

Examiner

GYORFI, THOMAS A

Art Unit

2435

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Capital One Services LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +16.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 694 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GYORFI, THOMAS A View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

523 granted / 694 resolved

+17.4% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

11 currently pending

Career history

711

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

§103

78.6%

+38.6% vs TC avg

§102

11.0%

-29.0% vs TC avg

§112

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 694 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 09, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12619750

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3y 6m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

17/995,369

Patent 12621658

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3y 7m to grant Granted May 05, 2026

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Patent 12587557

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2y 4m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+16.3%)

3y 5m (~1y 12m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 694 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.