Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/982,129

DECODING APPARATUS, DECODING METHOD, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 16, 2024

Priority

Nov 26, 2021 — RE 10-2021-0166195 +2 more

Examiner

NGUYEN, STEVE N

Art Unit

2111

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +19.5% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 75% grant rate with +19.5% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 638 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NGUYEN, STEVE N View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

476 granted / 638 resolved

+19.6% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+19.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

665

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.2%

-35.8% vs TC avg

§103

85.3%

+45.3% vs TC avg

§102

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

§112

6.2%

-33.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 638 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 16, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

May 29, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

May 29, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Precedent Cases

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+19.5%)

2y 9m (~1y 3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 638 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.