Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/053,546

INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 14, 2025

Priority

Feb 26, 2024 — JP 2024-026668

Examiner

ABOUZAHRA, REHAM K

Art Unit

3625

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

NEC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 153 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ABOUZAHRA, REHAM K View full profile →

Grants only 11% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

17 granted / 153 resolved

-40.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+9.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

186

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

15.8%

-24.2% vs TC avg

§103

81.1%

+41.1% vs TC avg

§102

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§112

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 153 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 14, 2025

Application Filed

May 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 24, 2026

Interview Requested

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

11%

Grant Probability

20%

With Interview (+9.0%)

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

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 153 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.