Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/955,539

WEARABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR DISPLAYING VIRTUAL OBJECT AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 21, 2024

Priority

Nov 21, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0161879 +2 more

Examiner

HOANG, PHI

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +16.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 945 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

773 granted / 945 resolved

+21.8% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

965

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.5%

-36.5% vs TC avg

§103

81.7%

+41.7% vs TC avg

§102

3.1%

-36.9% vs TC avg

§112

5.5%

-34.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 945 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 21, 2024

Application Filed

May 27, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 5m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/671,585

Patent 12664720

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2y 1m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/464,426

Patent 12657792

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2y 9m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/694,379

Patent 12651377

DRY CALIBRATION FOR UNDERWATER SURVEY

2y 2m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+16.7%)

2y 7m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 945 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.