Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/186,810

PASSENGER EXPERIENCE OPTIMIZATION SYSTEM, PASSENGER EXPERIENCE OPTIMIZATION METHOD, PASSENGER EXPERIENCE OPTIMIZATION DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 23, 2025

Priority

Jun 07, 2024 — JP 2024-092856

Examiner

PHAM, CLINT V

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Toyota Motor Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 45% of cases after interview

— +30.8% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 73 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PHAM, CLINT V View full profile →

Grants 45% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

33 granted / 73 resolved

-14.8% vs TC avg

Strong +31% interview lift

Without

With

+30.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

103

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§103

82.4%

+42.4% vs TC avg

§102

13.0%

-27.0% vs TC avg

§112

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 73 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 23, 2025

Application Filed

May 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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4y 1m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

17/787,535

Patent 12602049

AUTONOMOUS DRIVING SYSTEM THROUGH ROWS OF A PLANTATION

3y 9m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

18/001,476

Patent 12595640

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3y 0m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

45%

Grant Probability

76%

With Interview (+30.8%)

3y 2m (~1y 11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 73 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.