Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/106,410

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, METHOD, AND PROGRAM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 25, 2025

Priority

Oct 13, 2022 — JP 2022-164974 +2 more

Examiner

OH, HARRY Y

Art Unit

3657

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (85%); +17.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 699 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

OH, HARRY Y View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

595 granted / 699 resolved

+33.1% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

725

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

69.5%

+29.5% vs TC avg

§102

5.8%

-34.2% vs TC avg

§112

20.2%

-19.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 699 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 25, 2025

Application Filed

May 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+17.6%)

2y 6m (~1y 1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 699 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.