Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/992,454

INFORMATION COLLECTION APPARATUS, INFORMATION COLLECTION METHOD AND PROGRAM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 08, 2025

Priority

Jul 15, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTJP2022027845

Examiner

KANAAN, SIMON P

Art Unit

2407

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (83%); +16.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 659 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KANAAN, SIMON P View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

545 granted / 659 resolved

+24.7% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

11 currently pending

Career history

673

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

§103

64.4%

+24.4% vs TC avg

§102

25.5%

-14.5% vs TC avg

§112

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 659 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 08, 2025

Application Filed

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+16.0%)

3y 0m (~1y 6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 659 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.