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Last updated: April 19, 2026
Application No. 18/147,908

Unified Transmission Configuration Indicator State Indication

Final Rejection
Filed
Dec 29, 2022
Examiner
LEE, CHI HO A
Art Unit
2475
Tech Center
2400 — Computer Networks
Assignee
Comcast Cable Communications LLC
OA Round
4 (Final)
92%
Grant Probability
Favorable
5-6
OA Rounds
2y 6m
To Grant
96%
With Interview

Interview Optional

— +3.9% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.
Based on 1353 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LEE, CHI HO A View full profile →
Grants 92% — above average
92%
Career Allow Rate
1244 granted / 1353 resolved
+33.9% vs TC avg
Minimal +4% lift
Without
With
+3.9%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
2y 6m
Avg Prosecution
42 currently pending
Career history
1395
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
3.4%
-36.6% vs TC avg
§103
41.6%
+1.6% vs TC avg
§102
23.2%
-16.8% vs TC avg
§112
13.8%
-26.2% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1353 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 29, 2022
Application Filed
Oct 29, 2024
Response after Non-Final Action
Apr 02, 2025
Non-Final Rejection
Jul 07, 2025
Response Filed
Aug 10, 2025
Final Rejection
Oct 14, 2025
Response after Non-Final Action
Oct 30, 2025
Non-Final Rejection
Feb 02, 2026
Response Filed
Feb 26, 2026
Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

5-6
Expected OA Rounds
92%
Grant Probability
96%
With Interview (+3.9%)
2y 6m
Median Time to Grant
High
PTA Risk
Based on 1353 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

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