Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/648,006

ALTERNATIVE QUALITY OF SERVICE FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY MODE OPERATIONS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 26, 2024

Examiner

REYES, CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY

Art Unit

2475

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Qualcomm Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +32.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +32.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 18 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

REYES, CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

14 granted / 18 resolved

+19.8% vs TC avg

Strong +32% interview lift

Without

With

+32.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

27 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

97.3%

+57.3% vs TC avg

§102

2.7%

-37.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 18 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 26, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+32.3%)

3y 3m (~1y 1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 18 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.