Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/409,097

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF TRACKING OBJECT FOR MOBILITY EQUIPPED WITH LIDAR AND CAMERA

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 10, 2024

Priority

Sep 08, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0119485

Examiner

LE, THIEN MINH

Art Unit

2876

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1465 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1294 granted / 1465 resolved

+20.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+7.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

1478

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

§103

43.7%

+3.7% vs TC avg

§102

30.4%

-9.6% vs TC avg

§112

4.0%

-36.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1465 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 10, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 15, 2026

Interview Requested

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+7.8%)

2y 1m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1465 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.