Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/887,842

SLEEP MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND SLEEP MANAGEMENT METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 17, 2024

Priority

Sep 27, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0131106 +1 more

Examiner

HODGE, LAURA NICOLE

Art Unit

3792

Tech Center

3700 — Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 44% of cases after interview

— +45.0% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 110 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HODGE, LAURA NICOLE View full profile →

Grants 44% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

49 granted / 110 resolved

-25.5% vs TC avg

Strong +45% interview lift

Without

With

+45.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 6m

Avg Prosecution

32 currently pending

Career history

161

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

14.5%

-25.5% vs TC avg

§103

70.8%

+30.8% vs TC avg

§102

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§112

7.0%

-33.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 110 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 17, 2024

Application Filed

May 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

44%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+45.0%)

3y 6m (~1y 8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 110 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.