Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/659,879

UPLINK BEAM DITHERING

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 09, 2024

Examiner

BEYEN, ZEWDU A

Art Unit

2461

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Qualcomm Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 849 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

707 granted / 849 resolved

+25.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +15% lift

Without

With

+14.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

881

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

88.4%

+48.4% vs TC avg

§102

8.0%

-32.0% vs TC avg

§112

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 849 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 09, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

May 17, 2026

Interview Requested

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+14.9%)

2y 9m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 849 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.