Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/618,163

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Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 27, 2024

Priority

Sep 21, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0126542

Examiner

MUSE, ISMAIL A

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 638 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MUSE, ISMAIL A View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

553 granted / 638 resolved

+26.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

663

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

§103

82.9%

+42.9% vs TC avg

§102

13.3%

-26.7% vs TC avg

§112

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 638 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 27, 2024

Application Filed

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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DISPLAY DEVICE

2y 11m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+8.0%)

2y 4m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 638 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.