Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/930,553

VEHICLE CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 29, 2024

Priority

May 08, 2024 — RE 10-2024-0060624

Examiner

FULLER, RODNEY EVAN

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1334 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FULLER, RODNEY EVAN View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1118 granted / 1334 resolved

+23.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

1352

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.7%

-36.3% vs TC avg

§103

48.0%

+8.0% vs TC avg

§102

33.8%

-6.2% vs TC avg

§112

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1334 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 29, 2024

Application Filed

May 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/433,385

Patent 12675031

Vehicle-Mounted Camera Holder

2y 5m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/615,478

Patent 12675032

PORTABLE COUNTING APPARATUS FOR SMART CITY IMPLEMENTATION USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

2y 3m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/651,870

Patent 12675027

Aperture Assembly, Camera Module, and Electronic Device

2y 2m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/294,624

Patent 12669738

ACTUATOR FOR CAMERA

2y 4m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

18/547,570

Patent 12671902

IMAGE ANTI-SHAKE METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

2y 10m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+8.0%)

2y 2m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1334 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.