Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/524,064

LiDar-Based Perception Method for Small Traffic Equipment And Apparatus of the Same

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 30, 2023

Priority

Mar 27, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0039703

Examiner

OBAID, FATEH M

Art Unit

3627

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +35.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (68%); +35.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 779 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

OBAID, FATEH M View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

528 granted / 779 resolved

+15.8% vs TC avg

Strong +36% interview lift

Without

With

+35.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

806

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

15.7%

-24.3% vs TC avg

§103

51.8%

+11.8% vs TC avg

§102

26.3%

-13.7% vs TC avg

§112

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 779 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 30, 2023

Application Filed

Feb 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+35.6%)

3y 3m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 779 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.