Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 18/147,908

Unified Transmission Configuration Indicator State Indication

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 29, 2022

Priority

Dec 29, 2021 — provisional 63/294,705 +3 more

Examiner

LEE, CHI HO A

Art Unit

2475

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Comcast Cable Communications LLC

OA Round

4 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1367 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LEE, CHI HO A View full profile →

Grants 92% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1258 granted / 1367 resolved

+34.0% vs TC avg

Minimal +5% lift

Without

With

+4.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

1396

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.6%

-36.4% vs TC avg

§103

58.3%

+18.3% vs TC avg

§102

11.1%

-28.9% vs TC avg

§112

10.6%

-29.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1367 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Show 2 earlier events

Apr 07, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 07, 2025

Response Filed

Aug 13, 2025

Final Rejection mailed

Oct 14, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Oct 31, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Feb 02, 2026

Response Filed

Mar 02, 2026

Final Rejection mailed

May 04, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/253,550

Patent 12640890

TRANSMISSION METHOD AND APPARATUS

3y 0m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

18/268,543

Patent 12641621

DYNAMIC COMMON BEAM SWITCHING FOR DL RECEPTION

2y 11m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

18/013,341

Patent 12634975

ACTIVATED RESOURCE SWITCHING METHOD, COMMUNICATION DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

3y 4m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

18/117,144

Patent 12634949

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR BEAM MANAGEMENT IN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

3y 2m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

18/172,002

Patent 12628180

Methods and Apparatus for Signaling Sounding Reference Signals and Control Signals

3y 2m to grant Granted May 12, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

4-5

Expected OA Rounds

92%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+4.6%)

2y 3m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

High

PTA Risk

Based on 1367 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.