Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/038,758

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD OF INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 28, 2025

Priority

Feb 06, 2024 — JP 2024-016552

Examiner

DEBNATH, SUMAN

Art Unit

2495

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Canon Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +33.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +33.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 413 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DEBNATH, SUMAN View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

310 granted / 413 resolved

+17.1% vs TC avg

Strong +33% interview lift

Without

With

+33.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 0m

Avg Prosecution

9 currently pending

Career history

424

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

84.8%

+44.8% vs TC avg

§102

11.9%

-28.1% vs TC avg

§112

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 413 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 28, 2025

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+33.0%)

4y 0m (~2y 7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 413 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.