Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/976,867

SETTING ASSISTANCE DEVICE, SETTING ASSISTANCE METHOD AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM ENCODED WITH SETTING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 11, 2024

Priority

Dec 13, 2023 — JP 2023-210186

Examiner

LITTLE, VANCE M

Art Unit

2494

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Konica Minolta Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (84%); +24.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 404 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LITTLE, VANCE M View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

338 granted / 404 resolved

+25.7% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+24.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

432

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.2%

-35.8% vs TC avg

§103

84.7%

+44.7% vs TC avg

§102

3.6%

-36.4% vs TC avg

§112

3.7%

-36.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 404 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 11, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 06, 2026

Interview Requested

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+24.7%)

2y 6m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 404 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.