Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/654,854

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING RESOURCE BLOCK SET IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 03, 2024

Priority

May 04, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0058750

Examiner

AGUREYEV, VLADISLAV Y

Art Unit

2471

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +4.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+4.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 427 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

AGUREYEV, VLADISLAV Y View full profile →

Grants 91% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

387 granted / 427 resolved

+32.6% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+4.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

446

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

84.1%

+44.1% vs TC avg

§102

9.1%

-30.9% vs TC avg

§112

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 427 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 03, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent 12640889

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2y 9m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

91%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+4.1%)

2y 2m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 427 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.