Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 17/937,023

Time Synchronization Packet Processing Method and Apparatus

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 30, 2022

Priority

Apr 09, 2020 — CN 202010275258.8 +1 more

Examiner

NGUYEN, THUONG

Art Unit

2416

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

OA Round

3 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +32.0% interview lift. Interview already conducted in this application's prosecution history. This examiner has a 68% grant rate with +32.0% interview lift. Since an interview has already been tried, recommend written response with narrowed claims based on precedent claim evolution patterns.

Based on 660 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

NGUYEN, THUONG View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

450 granted / 660 resolved

+10.2% vs TC avg

Strong +32% interview lift

Without

With

+32.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 0m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

720

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.5%

-33.5% vs TC avg

§103

84.4%

+44.4% vs TC avg

§102

6.8%

-33.2% vs TC avg

§112

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 660 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Show 3 earlier events

Jul 01, 2025

Response Filed

Sep 12, 2025

Final Rejection mailed

Jan 05, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Jan 20, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

Jan 27, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Feb 03, 2026

Request for Continued Examination

Feb 13, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

May 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

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Patent 12603743

CLOCK SYNCHRONIZATION METHOD AND RELATED APPARATUS

3y 11m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

17/721,733

Patent 12598609

TRANSMISSION METHOD, APPARATUS, FIRST COMMUNICATION NODE, SECOND COMMUNICATION NODE, AND MEDIUM

3y 11m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

18/045,876

Patent 12587405

MULTICAST LOCAL BREAKOUT FOR CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT IN A 5G WIRELESS WIRELINE CONVERGENCE AT AN ACCESS GATEWAY FUNCTION

3y 5m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

17/382,420

Patent 12580991

MAINTAINING SESSION IDENTIFIERS ACROSS MULTIPLE WEBPAGES FOR CONTENT SELECTION

4y 7m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

17/264,067

Patent 12550131

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SCHEDULING A POOL OF RESOURCES TO A PLURALITY OF USER EQUIPMENTS

5y 0m to grant Granted Feb 10, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+32.0%)

4y 0m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 660 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.