Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/658,889

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING CONFIGURATION INFORMATION FOR CONTINUOUS CONDITIONAL PSCELL CHANGE IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 08, 2024

Priority

May 10, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0060581

Examiner

ZHU, BO HUI ALVIN

Art Unit

2465

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +16.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 785 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ZHU, BO HUI ALVIN View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

631 granted / 785 resolved

+22.4% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

811

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§103

70.4%

+30.4% vs TC avg

§102

18.1%

-21.9% vs TC avg

§112

8.8%

-31.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 785 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 08, 2024

Application Filed

May 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+16.1%)

3y 1m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 785 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.