Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/040,778

CONTROL SIGNALING TRANSMISSION METHOD, CONTROL SIGNALING ACQUISITION METHOD, DEVICE AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 06, 2023

Priority

Aug 07, 2020 — CN 202010790886.X +1 more

Examiner

SAIFUDDIN, AHMED

Art Unit

2475

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

ZTE CORPORATION

OA Round

3 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +21.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 34 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

28 granted / 34 resolved

+24.4% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+21.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

33 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

95.1%

+55.1% vs TC avg

§102

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

§112

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 34 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 06, 2023

Application Filed

May 22, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Aug 20, 2025

Response Filed

Nov 07, 2025

Final Rejection mailed

Jan 07, 2026

Request for Continued Examination

Jan 25, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Feb 18, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

May 12, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+21.7%)

3y 0m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 34 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.