Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/661,417

METHOD FOR REPORTING UE RX-TX TIME DIFFERENCE AND GNB RX-TX TIME DIFFERENCE FOR NON-TERRESTRIAL NETWORKS

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 10, 2024

Priority

May 12, 2023 — provisional 63/466,086

Examiner

PATEL, MAHENDRA R

Art Unit

2645

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (89%); +18.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 919 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PATEL, MAHENDRA R View full profile →

Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

816 granted / 919 resolved

+26.8% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+18.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

935

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

§103

81.2%

+41.2% vs TC avg

§102

4.7%

-35.3% vs TC avg

§112

9.2%

-30.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 919 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 10, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+18.2%)

2y 10m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 919 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.