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Last updated: July 05, 2026
Application No. 18/821,948

PSEUDO-MONOSTATIC SENSING MODE BASED RF SENSING

Non-Final OA
Filed
Aug 30, 2024
Priority
Sep 25, 2023 — provisional 63/540,296 +1 more
Examiner
GOOD, KENNETH W
Art Unit
3648
Tech Center
3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce
Assignee
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
OA Round
1 (Non-Final)
75%
Grant Probability
Favorable
1-2
OA Rounds
11m
Est. Remaining
98%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +23.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +23.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.
Based on 158 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

GOOD, KENNETH W View full profile →
Grants 75% — above average
75%
Career Allowance Rate
118 granted / 158 resolved
+22.7% vs TC avg
Strong +23% interview lift
Without
With
+23.4%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
2y 9m
Avg Prosecution
21 currently pending
Career history
193
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
1.8%
-38.2% vs TC avg
§103
91.0%
+51.0% vs TC avg
§102
4.9%
-35.1% vs TC avg
§112
1.8%
-38.2% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 158 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 30, 2024
Application Filed
Apr 07, 2026
Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2
Expected OA Rounds
75%
Grant Probability
98%
With Interview (+23.4%)
2y 9m (~11m remaining)
Median Time to Grant
Low
PTA Risk
Based on 158 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

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