Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/967,138

VIDEO-SEE-THROUGH (VST) DEVICE FOR INTERACTING WITH OBJECTS WITHIN A VST ENVIRONMENT AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 03, 2024

Priority

Aug 02, 2023 — IN 202341052063 +1 more

Examiner

ROBINSON, TERRELL M

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 506 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ROBINSON, TERRELL M View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

421 granted / 506 resolved

+23.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+7.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

522

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

90.8%

+50.8% vs TC avg

§102

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

§112

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 506 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 03, 2024

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

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Patent 12684323

Near-Field Communication Overlay

2y 5m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/769,909

Patent 12682534

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RENDERING INTERACTION PICTURE, DEVICE, STORAGE MEDIUM, AND PROGRAM PRODUCT

2y 0m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/782,800

Patent 12681563

SYSTEM FOR MULTI-USER COLLABORATION WITHIN A VIRTUAL REALITY ENVIRONMENT RELATED APPLICATION

1y 11m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/956,255

Patent 12675939

GRAPHICS TEXTURE MAPPING

1y 7m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/782,620

Patent 12670681

DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR MORE EFFICIENTLY CONTROLLING CLIENT DEVICES TO PROVIDE COMMON CONTENT

1y 11m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

91%

With Interview (+7.5%)

2y 3m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 506 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.