Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/214,740

ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING VOLUME FOR EACH SPEAKER, OPERATING METHOD THEREOF, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 21, 2025

Priority

Dec 12, 2022 — RE 10-2022-0172738 +2 more

Examiner

LOTFI, KYLE M

Art Unit

2425

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.3% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.3%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 365 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LOTFI, KYLE M View full profile →

Grants 64% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

234 granted / 365 resolved

+6.1% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+7.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

389

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

86.5%

+46.5% vs TC avg

§102

9.5%

-30.5% vs TC avg

§112

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 365 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 21, 2025

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

64%

Grant Probability

71%

With Interview (+7.3%)

3y 0m (~1y 10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 365 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.