From the USPTO website, I found some historical data on average times regarding ex parte re-exams. We're already past 2 months for the '774 patent.
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For granting ex parte re-exams during FY 2010:
Qtr 1 -- 1.9 months
Qtr 2 -- 1.8 months
Qtr 3 -- 1.7 months
Qtr 4 -- 1.6 months
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For denying ex parte re-exams during FY 2010:
Qtr 1 -- 2.0 months
Qtr 2 -- 2.0 months
Qtr 3 -- 1.7 months
Qtr 4 -- 1.6 months