Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/680,219

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING USER INTERFACE FOR CONTROLLING REGISTERED EXTERNAL DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 31, 2024

Priority

Jan 04, 2022 — RE 10-2022-0000688 +1 more

Examiner

NGO, CHUONG A

Art Unit

2645

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 875 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NGO, CHUONG A View full profile →

Grants 85% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

745 granted / 875 resolved

+23.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+11.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

895

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

68.5%

+28.5% vs TC avg

§102

25.3%

-14.7% vs TC avg

§112

0.1%

-39.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 875 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 31, 2024

Application Filed

May 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

85%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+11.9%)

2y 3m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 875 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.