Last updated: October 27, 2026

Application No. 18/296,264

DISPLAY SYNCHRONIZATION FOR TIME SENSITIVE NETWORKING

Final Rejection

Filed

Apr 05, 2023

Examiner

VAUGHN JR, WILLIAM C

Art Unit

2481

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Intel Corporation

OA Round

2 (Final)

This examiner grants 35% of cases after interview

— +54.5% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 57 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

VAUGHN JR, WILLIAM C View full profile →

Grants only 35% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

20 granted / 57 resolved

-22.9% vs TC avg

Strong +54% interview lift

Without

With

+54.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

8 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

7.7%

-32.3% vs TC avg

§103

57.1%

+17.1% vs TC avg

§102

22.3%

-17.7% vs TC avg

§112

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 57 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 05, 2023

Application Filed

Jun 14, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Aug 17, 2026

Response Filed

Oct 20, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

35%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+54.5%)

3y 4m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 57 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.