Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/946,123

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING SOUND OUTPUT IN VEHICLE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 13, 2024

Priority

Mar 19, 2024 — RE 10-2024-0037994

Examiner

HOQUE, NAFIZ E

Art Unit

2693

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +23.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +23.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 617 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HOQUE, NAFIZ E View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

465 granted / 617 resolved

+13.4% vs TC avg

Strong +23% interview lift

Without

With

+23.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

640

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.1%

-35.9% vs TC avg

§103

71.4%

+31.4% vs TC avg

§102

14.6%

-25.4% vs TC avg

§112

5.1%

-34.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 617 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 13, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 17, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+23.3%)

3y 1m (~1y 5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 617 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.