Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/661,445

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSMITTING UE CAPABILITY REPORT ON MULTIPLE TIMING ADVANCE AND SIMULTANEOUS TRANSMISSION OF MULTIPLE PANELS IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 10, 2024

Priority

May 12, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0062010

Examiner

MADDOX, MICHAEL WAYNE

Art Unit

2463

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +0.0% interview lift. Interview lift (+0.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 29 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MADDOX, MICHAEL WAYNE View full profile →

Grants 100% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

29 granted / 29 resolved

+42.0% vs TC avg

Minimal +0% lift

Without

With

+0.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

90.7%

+50.7% vs TC avg

§102

7.2%

-32.8% vs TC avg

§112

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 29 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 10, 2024

Application Filed

Jan 22, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

May 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

100%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+0.0%)

2y 7m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 29 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.