Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/397,299

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAPPING INDOOR

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 27, 2023

Priority

Feb 22, 2023 — CN 202310153191.4 +2 more

Examiner

BHAT, ADITYA S

Art Unit

2857

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.6% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 81% grant rate with +9.6% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 691 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BHAT, ADITYA S View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

560 granted / 691 resolved

+13.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+9.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

720

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

12.8%

-27.2% vs TC avg

§103

41.0%

+1.0% vs TC avg

§102

40.8%

+0.8% vs TC avg

§112

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 691 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 27, 2023

Application Filed

Mar 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 01, 2026

Interview Requested

Jun 04, 2026

Interview Requested

Jun 08, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Jun 08, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+9.6%)

3y 1m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 691 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.