Prosecution Insights
Last updated: April 19, 2026
Application No. 18/447,119

METHOD AND APPARATUS TO COLLECT DATA FOR NETWORK DATA ANALYSIS IN MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Final Rejection §103
Filed
Aug 09, 2023
Examiner
LITTLE, DALE LI
Art Unit
2419
Tech Center
2400 — Computer Networks
Assignee
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
OA Round
2 (Final)
0%
Grant Probability
At Risk
3-4
OA Rounds
3y 1m
To Grant
0%
With Interview

Examiner Intelligence

Grants only 0% of cases
0%
Career Allow Rate
0 granted / 1 resolved
-58.0% vs TC avg
Minimal +0% lift
Without
With
+0.0%
Interview Lift
resolved cases with interview
Typical timeline
3y 1m
Avg Prosecution
42 currently pending
Career history
43
Total Applications
across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101
1.7%
-38.3% vs TC avg
§103
68.3%
+28.3% vs TC avg
§102
22.2%
-17.8% vs TC avg
§112
7.2%
-32.8% vs TC avg
Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1 resolved cases

Office Action

§103
Notice of Pre-AIA or AIA Status The present application, filed on or after March 16, 2013, is being examined under the first inventor to file provisions of the AIA . This office action is in response to remarks filed on 12/10/2025. Claims 21, 24-25, 28-29, 32-33, and 36 are pending and presented for examination. Claims 21, 24-25, 28-29, and 32-33 are amended. Claims 22-23, 26-27, 30-31, and 34-35 are canceled. Claim 36 is added. Information Disclosure Statement The information disclosure statement (IDS) submitted on 01/06/2026 is in compliance with the provisions of 37 CFR 1.97. Accordingly, the information disclosure statements is being considered by the examiner. Response to Amendments Claims 21, 24-25, 28-29, and 32-33 have been considered based on amendments. Claim 36 has been added and considered. Claim Rejections - 35 USC § 103 In the event the determination of the status of the application as subject to AIA 35 U.S.C. 102 and 103 (or as subject to pre-AIA 35 U.S.C. 102 and 103) is incorrect, any correction of the statutory basis (i.e., changing from AIA to pre-AIA ) for the rejection will not be considered a new ground of rejection if the prior art relied upon, and the rationale supporting the rejection, would be the same under either status. The following is a quotation of 35 U.S.C. 103 which forms the basis for all obviousness rejections set forth in this Office action: A patent for a claimed invention may not be obtained, notwithstanding that the claimed invention is not identically disclosed as set forth in section 102, if the differences between the claimed invention and the prior art are such that the claimed invention as a whole would have been obvious before the effective filing date of the claimed invention to a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the claimed invention pertains. Patentability shall not be negated by the manner in which the invention was made. The factual inquiries for establishing a background for determining obviousness under 35 U.S.C. 103 are summarized as follows: 1. Determining the scope and contents of the prior art. 2. Ascertaining the differences between the prior art and the claims at issue. 3. Resolving the level of ordinary skill in the pertinent art. 4. Considering objective evidence present in the application indicating obviousness or non-obviousness. This application currently names joint inventors. In considering patentability of the claims the examiner presumes that the subject matter of the various claims was commonly owned as of the effective filing date of the claimed invention(s) absent any evidence to the contrary. Applicant is advised of the obligation under 37 CFR 1.56 to point out the inventor and effective filing dates of each claim that was not commonly owned as of the effective filing date of the later invention in order for the examiner to consider the applicability of 35 U.S.C. 102(b)(2)(C) for any potential 35 U.S.C. 102(a)(2) prior art against the later invention. Claims 21, 24-25, 28-29, 32-33, and 36 are rejected under 35 U.S.C. 103 as being unpatentable over Huawei et al (S2-2203787) (hereinafter "Huawei") in view of Singh et al (US20220053348A1) (hereinafter "Singh") and Li et al (US20230026697A1) (hereinafter "Li"). Regarding claim 21, Huawei discloses a method performed by a network data analytics function (NWDAF) entity in a wireless communication system, the method comprising: performing a discovery of a management data analytics (MDA) management function entity for network data analytics (Pg. 2: Before NWDAF requests analytics from the MDA Management Function, the NWDAF firstly discover the MDA Management Function via the MnS discovery service producer as defined in clause TS 28.537 [y].); transmitting, to the MDA management function entity, a request message for the network data analytics (Pg. 3: NWDAF requests analytics from the MDA Management Function by triggering a MDARequest service operation as defined in clause 9.3.1 of TS 28.104 [x].); receiving, from the MDA management function entity, first analytics as a response to the request message; and (Pg. 3: The MDA Management Function provides the analytics to the NWDAF by triggering a MDAReporting service operation.) wherein the first analytics include information on a reporting target for the first analytics and information on a scope of the first analytics, and (Pg. 3: The service operation may include the following parameters: requestedMDAOutputs: reguestedMDATvpe; reportingMethod: periodic reporting mode, the periodicity of the report, etc.; analvticsScope: Area of Interest, Network Slice information, etc.). Huawei fails to disclose a method performed by a network data analytics function (NWDAF) entity in a wireless communication system, the method comprising: identifying second analytics of network data after processing the first analytics. However, Singh discloses a method performed by a network data analytics function (NWDAF) entity in a wireless communication system, the method comprising: identifying second analytics of network data after processing the first analytics ([0120] In some embodiments, in order for the Central NWDAF to do proper aggregation of the different Output Analytics coming from one or more distributed NWDAFs, the Central NWDAF may need to receive additional analytics metadata related to the received Output Analytics, for example: timestamp of analytics generation, number of samples used to generate analytics, applied model to generate analytics, specific configuration of the applied Analytics function or model, etc.). Huawei and Singh are considered to be analogous to the claimed invention because both are in the same endeavor of techniques for interaction between NWDAF and MDAS/MDAF. Therefore, it would have been obvious to someone of ordinary skill in the art before the effective filing date of the claimed invention to have a motivation to combine the teachings of Huawei with Singh to create a method performed by a network data analytics function (NWDAF) entity in a wireless communication system, the method comprising: identifying second analytics of network data after processing the first analytics. The motivation to combine both references would come from the need to allow network functions to discover services offered by other network functions within the communication network. Huawei fails to disclose a method performed by a network data analytics function (NWDAF) entity in a wireless communication system, the method comprising: wherein the information on the scope of the first analytics includes geographical area information for the first analytics. However, Li discloses a method performed by a network data analytics function (NWDAF) entity in a wireless communication system, the method comprising: wherein the information on the scope of the first analytics includes geographical area information for the first analytics ([0022] A network data analytics function (NWDAF) device receives an analysis request message from an analysis requester, where the analysis request message includes an identifier of a tracking area. … The NWDAF device analyzes, based on the plurality of pieces of obtained registration-related information, a radio access selection priority index corresponding to at least one network slice supported by the tracking area. The NWDAF device provides, for an analysis requester, a radio access selection priority index corresponding to at least one network slice supported by the tracking area as an analysis result.). Huawei and Li are considered to be analogous to the claimed invention because both are in the same endeavor of techniques for enhanced data analytics in multiple network data analytics function deployments. Therefore, it would have been obvious to someone of ordinary skill in the art before the effective filing date of the claimed invention to have a motivation to combine the teachings of Huawei with Li to create a method performed by a network data analytics function (NWDAF) entity in a wireless communication system, the method comprising: wherein the information on the scope of the first analytics includes geographical area information for the first analytics. The motivation to combine both references would come from the need to improve analytics coverage and ensure that the proper analytics are returned to a consumer from a data source. Regarding claim 24, Huawei discloses the method, wherein the discovery of the MDA management function entity is based on an analytics request of an analytics consumer, and (Pg. 1: As an MDA MnS Consumer, NWDAF can trigger the MDA MnS to request analytics from the MDA Management Function. Pg. 2: Before NWDAF requests analytics from the MDA Management Function, the NWDAF firstly discover the MDA Management Function via the MnS discovery service producer as defined in clause TS 28.537 [y].) wherein the analytics request includes information on an analytics identity (ID) for the network data analytics (Pg. 2: NWDAF discovers the MDA Management Function from the MnS discovery service producer by sending a MnS producer discovery service operation. The service operation may include the following parameters: requestedMDAType: indicate a specific MDA capability such as Slice coverage analysis, Mobility performance analysis as defined in clause 7.2 of TS 28.104 [x]; Area of lnterest; Network Slice information (i.e. NetworkSliceInfo including a DN (Distinguished Name) of the NetworkSlice managed object relating to the network slice instance associated to the S-NSSAI and NSI ID if available as defined in TS 28.541 [22]).). Regarding claim 25, Huawei discloses a method performed by a management data analytics (MDA) management function entity in a wireless communication system, the method comprising: receiving, from a network data analytics function (NWDAF) entity, a request message for network data analytics, wherein a discovery of the MDA management function entity is performed for the network data analytics; and (Pg. 2: Before NWDAF requests analytics from the MDA Management Function, the NWDAF firstly discover the MDA Management Function via the MnS discovery service producer as defined in clause TS 28.537 [y]. Pg. 3: NWDAF requests analytics from the MDA Management Function by triggering a MDARequest service operation as defined in clause 9.3.1 of TS 28.104 [x].) transmitting, to the NWDAF entity, first analytics as a response to the request message (Pg. 3: The MDA Management Function provides the analytics to the NWDAF by triggering a MDAReporting service operation.), wherein the first analytics include information on a reporting target for the first analytics and information on a scope of the first analytics, and (Pg. 3: The service operation may include the following parameters: requestedMDAOutputs: reguestedMDATvpe; reportingMethod: periodic reporting mode, the periodicity of the report, etc.; analvticsScope: Area of Interest, Network Slice information, etc.). Huawei fails to disclose a method performed by a management data analytics (MDA) management function entity in a wireless communication system, the method comprising: wherein second analytics of network data is based on a processing of the first analytics. However, Singh discloses a method performed by a management data analytics (MDA) management function entity in a wireless communication system, the method comprising: wherein second analytics of network data is based on a processing of the first analytics ([0120] In some embodiments, in order for the Central NWDAF to do proper aggregation of the different Output Analytics coming from one or more distributed NWDAFs, the Central NWDAF may need to receive additional analytics metadata related to the received Output Analytics, for example: timestamp of analytics generation, number of samples used to generate analytics, applied model to generate analytics, specific configuration of the applied Analytics function or model, etc.). Huawei and Singh are considered to be analogous to the claimed invention because both are in the same endeavor of techniques for interaction between NWDAF and MDAS/MDAF. Therefore, it would have been obvious to someone of ordinary skill in the art before the effective filing date of the claimed invention to have a motivation to combine the teachings of Huawei with Singh to create a method performed by a management data analytics (MDA) management function entity in a wireless communication system, the method comprising: wherein second analytics of network data is based on a processing of the first analytics. The motivation to combine both references would come from the need to allow network functions to discover services offered by other network functions within the communication network. Huawei fails to disclose a method performed by a management data analytics (MDA) management function entity in a wireless communication system, the method comprising: wherein the information on the scope of the first analytics includes geographical area information for the first analytics. However, Li discloses a method performed by a management data analytics (MDA) management function entity in a wireless communication system, the method comprising: wherein the information on the scope of the first analytics includes geographical area information for the first analytics ([0022] A network data analytics function (NWDAF) device receives an analysis request message from an analysis requester, where the analysis request message includes an identifier of a tracking area. … The NWDAF device analyzes, based on the plurality of pieces of obtained registration-related information, a radio access selection priority index corresponding to at least one network slice supported by the tracking area. The NWDAF device provides, for an analysis requester, a radio access selection priority index corresponding to at least one network slice supported by the tracking area as an analysis result.). Huawei and Li are considered to be analogous to the claimed invention because both are in the same endeavor of techniques for enhanced data analytics in multiple network data analytics function deployments. Therefore, it would have been obvious to someone of ordinary skill in the art before the effective filing date of the claimed invention to have a motivation to combine the teachings of Huawei with Li to create a method performed by a management data analytics (MDA) management function entity in a wireless communication system, the method comprising: wherein the information on the scope of the first analytics includes geographical area information for the first analytics. The motivation to combine both references would come from the need to improve analytics coverage and ensure that the proper analytics are returned to a consumer from a data source. Regarding claim 28, Huawei discloses the method, wherein the discovery is based on an analytics request of an analytics consumer (Pg. 1: As an MDA MnS Consumer, NWDAF can trigger the MDA MnS to request analytics from the MDA Management Function. Pg. 2: Before NWDAF requests analytics from the MDA Management Function, the NWDAF firstly discover the MDA Management Function via the MnS discovery service producer as defined in clause TS 28.537 [y].), wherein the analytics request includes information on an analytics identity (ID) for the network data analytics (Pg. 2: NWDAF discovers the MDA Management Function from the MnS discovery service producer by sending a MnS producer discovery service operation. The service operation may include the following parameters: requestedMDAType: indicate a specific MDA capability such as Slice coverage analysis, Mobility performance analysis as defined in clause 7.2 of TS 28.104 [x]; Area of lnterest; Network Slice information (i.e. NetworkSliceInfo including a DN (Distinguished Name) of the NetworkSlice managed object relating to the network slice instance associated to the S-NSSAI and NSI ID if available as defined in TS 28.541 [22]).). Regarding claim 29, Huawei discloses a network data analytics function (NWDAF) entity in a wireless communication system, the NWDAF entity comprising: receiving, from a network data analytics function (NWDAF) entity, a request message for network data analytics, wherein a discovery of the MDA management function entity is performed for the network data analytics; and (Pg. 2: Before NWDAF requests analytics from the MDA Management Function, the NWDAF firstly discover the MDA Management Function via the MnS discovery service producer as defined in clause TS 28.537 [y]. Pg. 3: NWDAF requests analytics from the MDA Management Function by triggering a MDARequest service operation as defined in clause 9.3.1 of TS 28.104 [x].) transmitting, to the NWDAF entity, first analytics as a response to the request message (Pg. 3: The MDA Management Function provides the analytics to the NWDAF by triggering a MDAReporting service operation.), wherein the first analytics include information on a reporting target for the first analytics and information on a scope of the first analytics, and (Pg. 3: The service operation may include the following parameters: requestedMDAOutputs: reguestedMDATvpe; reportingMethod: periodic reporting mode, the periodicity of the report, etc.; analvticsScope: Area of Interest, Network Slice information, etc.). Huawei fails to disclose a network data analytics function (NWDAF) entity in a wireless communication system, the NWDAF entity comprising: a transceiver; and a controller coupled with the transceiver and configured to: identify second analytics of network data after processing the first analytics. However, Singh discloses a network data analytics function (NWDAF) entity in a wireless communication system, the NWDAF entity comprising: a transceiver; and ([0072] As illustrated, the apparatus 200 can include a processor 202 in communication with a memory 204 and configured to provide signals to and receive signals from a communication interface 206.) a controller coupled with the transceiver and configured to ([0072] As illustrated, the apparatus 200 can include a processor 202 in communication with a memory 204 and configured to provide signals to and receive signals from a communication interface 206.): identify second analytics of network data after processing the first analytics ([0120] In some embodiments, in order for the Central NWDAF to do proper aggregation of the different Output Analytics coming from one or more distributed NWDAFs, the Central NWDAF may need to receive additional analytics metadata related to the received Output Analytics, for example: timestamp of analytics generation, number of samples used to generate analytics, applied model to generate analytics, specific configuration of the applied Analytics function or model, etc.). Huawei and Singh are considered to be analogous to the claimed invention because both are in the same endeavor of techniques for interaction between NWDAF and MDAS/MDAF. Therefore, it would have been obvious to someone of ordinary skill in the art before the effective filing date of the claimed invention to have a motivation to combine the teachings of Huawei with Singh to create a network data analytics function (NWDAF) entity in a wireless communication system, the NWDAF entity comprising: a transceiver; and a controller coupled with the transceiver and configured to: identify second analytics of network data after processing the first analytics. The motivation to combine both references would come from the need to allow network functions to discover services offered by other network functions within the communication network. Huawei fails to disclose a network data analytics function (NWDAF) entity in a wireless communication system, the NWDAF entity comprising: wherein the information on the scope of the first analytics includes geographical area information for the first analytics. However, Li discloses a network data analytics function (NWDAF) entity in a wireless communication system, the NWDAF entity comprising: wherein the information on the scope of the first analytics includes geographical area information for the first analytics ([0022] A network data analytics function (NWDAF) device receives an analysis request message from an analysis requester, where the analysis request message includes an identifier of a tracking area. … The NWDAF device analyzes, based on the plurality of pieces of obtained registration-related information, a radio access selection priority index corresponding to at least one network slice supported by the tracking area. The NWDAF device provides, for an analysis requester, a radio access selection priority index corresponding to at least one network slice supported by the tracking area as an analysis result.). Huawei and Li are considered to be analogous to the claimed invention because both are in the same endeavor of techniques for enhanced data analytics in multiple network data analytics function deployments. Therefore, it would have been obvious to someone of ordinary skill in the art before the effective filing date of the claimed invention to have a motivation to combine the teachings of Huawei with Li to create a network data analytics function (NWDAF) entity in a wireless communication system, the NWDAF entity comprising: wherein the information on the scope of the first analytics includes geographical area information for the first analytics. The motivation to combine both references would come from the need to improve analytics coverage and ensure that the proper analytics are returned to a consumer from a data source. Regarding claim 32, Huawei discloses the NWDAF, wherein the discovery of the MDA management function entity is based on an analytics request of an analytics consumer, and (Pg. 1: As an MDA MnS Consumer, NWDAF can trigger the MDA MnS to request analytics from the MDA Management Function. Pg. 2: Before NWDAF requests analytics from the MDA Management Function, the NWDAF firstly discover the MDA Management Function via the MnS discovery service producer as defined in clause TS 28.537 [y].), wherein the analytics request includes information on an analytics identity (ID) for the network data analytics (Pg. 2: NWDAF discovers the MDA Management Function from the MnS discovery service producer by sending a MnS producer discovery service operation. The service operation may include the following parameters: requestedMDAType: indicate a specific MDA capability such as Slice coverage analysis, Mobility performance analysis as defined in clause 7.2 of TS 28.104 [x]; Area of lnterest; Network Slice information (i.e. NetworkSliceInfo including a DN (Distinguished Name) of the NetworkSlice managed object relating to the network slice instance associated to the S-NSSAI and NSI ID if available as defined in TS 28.541 [22]).). Regarding claim 33, Huawei discloses a management data analytics (MDA) management function entity in a wireless communication system, the MDA management function entity comprising: receive, from a network data analytics function (NWDAF) entity, a request message for network data analytics, wherein a discovery of the MDA management function entity is performed for the network data analytics, and (Pg. 2: Before NWDAF requests analytics from the MDA Management Function, the NWDAF firstly discover the MDA Management Function via the MnS discovery service producer as defined in clause TS 28.537 [y]. Pg. 3: NWDAF requests analytics from the MDA Management Function by triggering a MDARequest service operation as defined in clause 9.3.1 of TS 28.104 [x].) transmit, to the NWDAF entity, first analytics as a response to the request message (Pg. 3: The MDA Management Function provides the analytics to the NWDAF by triggering a MDAReporting service operation.), wherein the first analytics include information on a reporting target for the first analytics and information on a scope of the first analytics, and (Pg. 3: The service operation may include the following parameters: requestedMDAOutputs: reguestedMDATvpe; reportingMethod: periodic reporting mode, the periodicity of the report, etc.; analvticsScope: Area of Interest, Network Slice information, etc.). Huawei fails to disclose a management data analytics (MDA) management function entity in a wireless communication system, the MDA management function entity comprising: a transceiver; and a controller coupled with the transceiver and configured to: wherein second analytics of network data is based on a processing of the first analytics. However, Singh discloses a management data analytics (MDA) management function entity in a wireless communication system, the MDA management function entity comprising: a transceiver; and ([0072] As illustrated, the apparatus 200 can include a processor 202 in communication with a memory 204 and configured to provide signals to and receive signals from a communication interface 206.) a controller coupled with the transceiver and configured to ([0072] As illustrated, the apparatus 200 can include a processor 202 in communication with a memory 204 and configured to provide signals to and receive signals from a communication interface 206.): wherein second analytics of network data is based on a processing of the first analytics ([0120] In some embodiments, in order for the Central NWDAF to do proper aggregation of the different Output Analytics coming from one or more distributed NWDAFs, the Central NWDAF may need to receive additional analytics metadata related to the received Output Analytics, for example: timestamp of analytics generation, number of samples used to generate analytics, applied model to generate analytics, specific configuration of the applied Analytics function or model, etc.). Huawei and Singh are considered to be analogous to the claimed invention because both are in the same endeavor of techniques for interaction between NWDAF and MDAS/MDAF. Therefore, it would have been obvious to someone of ordinary skill in the art before the effective filing date of the claimed invention to have a motivation to combine the teachings of Huawei with Singh to create a management data analytics (MDA) management function entity in a wireless communication system, the MDA management function entity comprising: a transceiver; and a controller coupled with the transceiver and configured to: wherein second analytics of network data is based on a processing of the first analytics. The motivation to combine both references would come from the need to allow network functions to discover services offered by other network functions within the communication network. Huawei fails to disclose a management data analytics (MDA) management function entity in a wireless communication system, the MDA management function entity comprising: wherein the information on the scope of the first analytics includes geographical area information for the first analytics. However, Li discloses a management data analytics (MDA) management function entity in a wireless communication system, the MDA management function entity comprising: wherein the information on the scope of the first analytics includes geographical area information for the first analytics ([0022] A network data analytics function (NWDAF) device receives an analysis request message from an analysis requester, where the analysis request message includes an identifier of a tracking area. … The NWDAF device analyzes, based on the plurality of pieces of obtained registration-related information, a radio access selection priority index corresponding to at least one network slice supported by the tracking area. The NWDAF device provides, for an analysis requester, a radio access selection priority index corresponding to at least one network slice supported by the tracking area as an analysis result.). Huawei and Li are considered to be analogous to the claimed invention because both are in the same endeavor of techniques for enhanced data analytics in multiple network data analytics function deployments. Therefore, it would have been obvious to someone of ordinary skill in the art before the effective filing date of the claimed invention to have a motivation to combine the teachings of Huawei with Li to create a management data analytics (MDA) management function entity in a wireless communication system, the MDA management function entity comprising: wherein the information on the scope of the first analytics includes geographical area information for the first analytics. The motivation to combine both references would come from the need to improve analytics coverage and ensure that the proper analytics are returned to a consumer from a data source. Regarding claim 32, Huawei discloses the MDA, wherein the discovery is based on an analytics request of an analytics consumer (Pg. 1: As an MDA MnS Consumer, NWDAF can trigger the MDA MnS to request analytics from the MDA Management Function. Pg. 2: Before NWDAF requests analytics from the MDA Management Function, the NWDAF firstly discover the MDA Management Function via the MnS discovery service producer as defined in clause TS 28.537 [y].), wherein the analytics request includes information on an analytics identity (ID) for the network data analytics (Pg. 2: NWDAF discovers the MDA Management Function from the MnS discovery service producer by sending a MnS producer discovery service operation. The service operation may include the following parameters: requestedMDAType: indicate a specific MDA capability such as Slice coverage analysis, Mobility performance analysis as defined in clause 7.2 of TS 28.104 [x]; Area of lnterest; Network Slice information (i.e. NetworkSliceInfo including a DN (Distinguished Name) of the NetworkSlice managed object relating to the network slice instance associated to the S-NSSAI and NSI ID if available as defined in TS 28.541 [22]).). Response to Arguments Applicant’s arguments with respect to claims 21, 25, 29, and 33, and associated dependent claims have been considered, but are moot because the new ground of rejection does not rely on any reference applied in the prior rejection of record for any teaching or matter specifically challenged in the argument. Conclusion Applicant's amendment necessitated the new ground(s) of rejection presented in this Office action. Accordingly, THIS ACTION IS MADE FINAL. See MPEP § 706.07(a). Applicant is reminded of the extension of time policy as set forth in 37 CFR 1.136(a). A shortened statutory period for reply to this final action is set to expire THREE MONTHS from the mailing date of this action. In the event a first reply is filed within TWO MONTHS of the mailing date of this final action and the advisory action is not mailed until after the end of the THREE-MONTH shortened statutory period, then the shortened statutory period will expire on the date the advisory action is mailed, and any nonprovisional extension fee (37 CFR 1.17(a)) pursuant to 37 CFR 1.136(a) will be calculated from the mailing date of the advisory action. In no event, however, will the statutory period for reply expire later than SIX MONTHS from the mailing date of this final action. Any inquiry concerning this communication or earlier communications from the examiner should be directed to D. Little whose telephone number is (571)272-5748. The examiner can normally be reached M-Th 8-6 ET. Examiner interviews are available via telephone, in-person, and video conferencing using a USPTO supplied web-based collaboration tool. To schedule an interview, applicant is encouraged to use the USPTO Automated Interview Request (AIR) at http://www.uspto.gov/interviewpractice. If attempts to reach the examiner by telephone are unsuccessful, the examiner’s supervisor, Nishant Divecha can be reached at 571-270-3125. The fax phone number for the organization where this application or proceeding is assigned is 571-273-8300. Information regarding the status of published or unpublished applications may be obtained from Patent Center. Unpublished application information in Patent Center is available to registered users. To file and manage patent submissions in Patent Center, visit: https://patentcenter.uspto.gov. Visit https://www.uspto.gov/patents/apply/patent-center for more information about Patent Center and https://www.uspto.gov/patents/docx for information about filing in DOCX format. For additional questions, contact the Electronic Business Center (EBC) at 866-217-9197 (toll-free). If you would like assistance from a USPTO Customer Service Representative, call 800-786-9199 (IN USA OR CANADA) or 571-272-1000. /D LITTLE/ Examiner, Art Unit 2419 /Nishant Divecha/ Supervisory Patent Examiner, Art Unit 2419
Read full office action

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 09, 2023
Application Filed
Feb 19, 2025
Response after Non-Final Action
Sep 04, 2025
Non-Final Rejection — §103
Dec 10, 2025
Response Filed
Feb 26, 2026
Final Rejection — §103 (current)

AI Strategy Recommendation

Get an AI-powered prosecution strategy using examiner precedents, rejection analysis, and claim mapping.
Powered by AI — typically takes 5-10 seconds

Prosecution Projections

3-4
Expected OA Rounds
0%
Grant Probability
0%
With Interview (+0.0%)
3y 1m
Median Time to Grant
Moderate
PTA Risk
Based on 1 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.

Sign in with your work email

Enter your email to receive a magic link. No password needed.

Personal email addresses (Gmail, Yahoo, etc.) are not accepted.

Free tier: 3 strategy analyses per month