Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/616,705

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MANAGING SECURITY KEY FOR PERFORMING CONTINUOUS CONDITIONAL PSCELL CHANGE IN NEXT-GENERATION MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 26, 2024

Priority

Apr 05, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0044970

Examiner

MIAN, OMER S

Art Unit

2461

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +53.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +53.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 764 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

537 granted / 764 resolved

+12.3% vs TC avg

Strong +53% interview lift

Without

With

+53.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

793

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

81.6%

+41.6% vs TC avg

§102

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

§112

4.6%

-35.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 764 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 26, 2024

Application Filed

May 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+53.4%)

3y 1m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 764 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.