Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/234,667

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING AN AUDIO PATH DELAY FOR AN AMPLIFIER

Final Rejection

Filed

Aug 16, 2023

Examiner

LAO, LUNSEE

Art Unit

2691

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Harman International Industries, Incorporated

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +15.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 759 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LAO, LUNSEE View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

574 granted / 759 resolved

+13.6% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 5m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

774

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

84.0%

+44.0% vs TC avg

§102

5.9%

-34.1% vs TC avg

§112

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 759 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 16, 2023

Application Filed

May 29, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Aug 27, 2025

Response Filed

Oct 10, 2025

Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/519,709

Patent 12596523

AUDIO RENDERING DEVICE AND AUDIO CONFIGURATOR DEVICE FOR AUDIO STREAM SELECTION, AND RELATED METHODS

2y 4m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

17/546,122

Patent 12593185

Audio Alerts In A Wireless Device

4y 3m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

17/546,130

Patent 12593186

Audio Alerts In A Hearing Device

4y 3m to grant Granted Mar 31, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+15.6%)

3y 5m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 759 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.