Last updated: April 19, 2026

Application No. 18/197,742

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSMITTING SCHEDULING REQUEST FOR GAP ACTIVATION TRANSMISSION IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 16, 2023

Examiner

JANGBAHADUR, LAKERAM

Art Unit

2469

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Soenghun Kim

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.5% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 744 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 87% — above average

Career Allow Rate

650 granted / 744 resolved

+29.4% vs TC avg

Strong +26% interview lift

Without

With

+25.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

54 currently pending

Career history

798

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§103

58.9%

+18.9% vs TC avg

§102

11.5%

-28.5% vs TC avg

§112

19.1%

-20.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 744 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 16, 2023

Application Filed

Dec 03, 2025

Request for Continued Examination

Dec 17, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

Jan 06, 2026

Examiner Interview (Telephonic)

Mar 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+25.5%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 744 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.