Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/816,196

Apparatus and Method for Generating Depth Map

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 27, 2024

Priority

Aug 31, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0115835

Examiner

WANG, CLAIRE X

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 200 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

136 granted / 200 resolved

+8.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+7.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 11m

Avg Prosecution

11 currently pending

Career history

206

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.4%

-36.6% vs TC avg

§103

75.0%

+35.0% vs TC avg

§102

16.4%

-23.6% vs TC avg

§112

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 200 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 27, 2024

Application Filed

May 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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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

68%

Grant Probability

76%

With Interview (+7.7%)

3y 11m (~2y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 200 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.