Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/698,229

Control System for a Technical Installation with Reduced-Size Views of Installation Images

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 03, 2024

Priority

Oct 05, 2021 — EU 21201042 +1 more

Examiner

SHAH, KAMINI S

Art Unit

2115

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Siemens Aktiengesellschaft

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 18% of cases after interview

— +18.7% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 78 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SHAH, KAMINI S View full profile →

Grants only 18% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

14 granted / 78 resolved

-37.1% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+18.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 10m

Avg Prosecution

6 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

80.1%

+40.1% vs TC avg

§102

16.5%

-23.5% vs TC avg

§112

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 78 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 03, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 16, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

18%

Grant Probability

37%

With Interview (+18.7%)

3y 10m (~1y 7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 78 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.