Last updated: October 27, 2026

Application No. 18/398,455

SMART HOME FUNCTIONALITY AWARENESS FOR USER TASKS

Final Rejection

Filed

Dec 28, 2023

Examiner

WONG, LINDA

Art Unit

2655

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Intel Corporation

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (85%); +15.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 721 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

612 granted / 721 resolved

+22.9% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

748

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

7.7%

-32.3% vs TC avg

§103

45.6%

+5.6% vs TC avg

§102

21.0%

-19.0% vs TC avg

§112

14.3%

-25.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 721 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 28, 2023

Application Filed

May 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Aug 05, 2026

Response Filed

Oct 20, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+15.5%)

2y 11m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 721 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.