Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/823,150

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RECOGNIZING NON-LINE-OF-SIGHT HUMAN ACTIONS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 03, 2024

Priority

May 16, 2022 — IN 202241028092 +2 more

Examiner

MAHROUKA, WASSIM

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 260 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MAHROUKA, WASSIM View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

223 granted / 260 resolved

+25.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+7.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

31 currently pending

Career history

281

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.0%

-34.0% vs TC avg

§103

70.4%

+30.4% vs TC avg

§102

6.2%

-33.8% vs TC avg

§112

8.2%

-31.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 260 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 03, 2024

Application Filed

May 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 16, 2026

Interview Requested

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+7.9%)

2y 3m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 260 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.