Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/678,729

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRESENTING VISUAL STIMULUS BY USING AUGMENTED REALITY

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 30, 2024

Priority

Nov 13, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0156153

Examiner

TU, AURELIE H

Art Unit

3791

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 56% of cases after interview

— +60.2% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 234 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TU, AURELIE H View full profile →

Grants 56% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

132 granted / 234 resolved

-13.6% vs TC avg

Strong +60% interview lift

Without

With

+60.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 8m

Avg Prosecution

42 currently pending

Career history

298

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

14.6%

-25.4% vs TC avg

§103

66.2%

+26.2% vs TC avg

§102

6.7%

-33.3% vs TC avg

§112

7.0%

-33.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 234 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 30, 2024

Application Filed

May 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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16/588,227

Patent 12642448

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6y 8m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

17/970,739

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3y 7m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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3y 2m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

56%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+60.2%)

3y 8m (~1y 6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 234 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.