Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/616,702

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING LOAD CHANGES IN A RADIO ACCESS NETWORK

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 26, 2024

Examiner

BELETE, BERHANU D

Art Unit

2418

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Verizon Communications Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +32.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +32.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 447 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

337 granted / 447 resolved

+17.4% vs TC avg

Strong +33% interview lift

Without

With

+32.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

30 currently pending

Career history

489

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

96.6%

+56.6% vs TC avg

§102

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§112

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 447 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 26, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 24, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+32.8%)

3y 2m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 447 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.