Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/674,024

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING WAKE UP SIGNAL

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 24, 2024

Priority

Oct 01, 2019 — provisional 62/908,831 +4 more

Examiner

GHOWRWAL, OMAR J

Art Unit

2463

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +30.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (85%); +30.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 824 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GHOWRWAL, OMAR J View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

698 granted / 824 resolved

+26.7% vs TC avg

Strong +30% interview lift

Without

With

+30.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

854

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

80.4%

+40.4% vs TC avg

§102

10.4%

-29.6% vs TC avg

§112

5.6%

-34.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 824 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 24, 2024

Application Filed

May 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+30.3%)

2y 7m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 824 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.