Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/631,739

Vehicle Heading Determination Based on Smartphone Localization

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 10, 2024

Examiner

TRAN, CONGVAN

Art Unit

2647

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Aptiv Technologies AG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1178 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1052 granted / 1178 resolved

+27.3% vs TC avg

Minimal +5% lift

Without

With

+4.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

1197

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

§103

33.7%

-6.3% vs TC avg

§102

58.1%

+18.1% vs TC avg

§112

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1178 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 10, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+4.9%)

2y 5m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1178 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.