Last updated: July 23, 2026

Application No. 17/819,163

METHOD FOR PARAMETER CONFIGURATION OF FREQUENCY MODULATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 11, 2022

Priority

Feb 11, 2020 — continuation of PCTCN2020074743

Examiner

MILLER, GARY ADDISON ELDO

Art Unit

2417

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

ZTE Corporation

OA Round

5 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -4.8% interview lift. Interview lift (-4.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 10 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MILLER, GARY ADDISON ELDO View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

7 granted / 10 resolved

+12.0% vs TC avg

Minimal -5% lift

Without

With

+-4.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

98.5%

+58.5% vs TC avg

§102

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§112

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 10 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Show 6 earlier events

May 12, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Jun 13, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Aug 22, 2025

Response Filed

Dec 16, 2025

Final Rejection mailed

Feb 13, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Mar 16, 2026

Request for Continued Examination

Apr 01, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

May 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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

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Prosecution Projections

5-6

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

65%

With Interview (-4.8%)

2y 9m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 10 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.

METHOD FOR PARAMETER CONFIGURATION OF FREQUENCY MODULATION

Interview Optional

Examiner Intelligence

Statute-Specific Performance

Prosecution Timeline

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

Strategy Recommendation AI-generated — please review before filing

Prosecution Projections

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