Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/075,919

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHODS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 11, 2025

Priority

Apr 24, 2024 — JP 2024-070321

Examiner

KORTMAN, CURTIS JAMES

Art Unit

2139

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Renesas Electronics Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +24.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 221 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

174 granted / 221 resolved

+23.7% vs TC avg

Strong +24% interview lift

Without

With

+24.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

240

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.4%

-36.6% vs TC avg

§103

76.9%

+36.9% vs TC avg

§102

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§112

16.5%

-23.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 221 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 11, 2025

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+24.3%)

2y 2m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 221 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.