Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/522,327

METHOD, DEVICE, AND SYSTEM TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE FOR MORE OPTIMAL PPG SENSOR PLACEMENT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 29, 2023

Priority

Nov 30, 2022 — EU 22210706.2

Examiner

DOAN, HY KHANH

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Koninklijke Philips N.V.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +34.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +34.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 27 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DOAN, HY KHANH View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

19 granted / 27 resolved

+10.4% vs TC avg

Strong +35% interview lift

Without

With

+34.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

76.9%

+36.9% vs TC avg

§102

5.1%

-34.9% vs TC avg

§112

9.0%

-31.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 27 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 29, 2023

Application Filed

May 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+34.8%)

3y 4m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 27 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.