Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/454,940

UPSAMPLING FOR POINT CLOUD FEATURES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 24, 2023

Examiner

LEE, TOMMY D

Art Unit

2683

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Qualcomm Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -2.6% interview lift. Interview lift (-2.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 901 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 92% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

824 granted / 901 resolved

+29.5% vs TC avg

Minimal -3% lift

Without

With

+-2.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

1 currently pending

Career history

903

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

8.5%

-31.5% vs TC avg

§103

56.4%

+16.4% vs TC avg

§102

9.6%

-30.4% vs TC avg

§112

22.6%

-17.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 901 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 24, 2023

Application Filed

Sep 10, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

92%

Grant Probability

89%

With Interview (-2.6%)

2y 2m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 901 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.