Last updated: May 22, 2026

Application No. 18/548,912

CONTROLLING MEANS FOR A LIGHT DETECTION AND RANGING SYSTEM AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUMS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 04, 2023

Priority

May 28, 2021 — provisional 63/194,224 +1 more

Examiner

MALKOWSKI, KENNETH J

Art Unit

3667

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Intel Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +19.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 646 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MALKOWSKI, KENNETH J View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

484 granted / 646 resolved

+22.9% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+19.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

668

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

8.2%

-31.8% vs TC avg

§103

40.9%

+0.9% vs TC avg

§102

20.4%

-19.6% vs TC avg

§112

27.6%

-12.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 646 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 04, 2023

Application Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+19.2%)

2y 5m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 646 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.