Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/664,844

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SENSING DETECTION IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 15, 2024

Priority

May 15, 2023 — CN 202310546164.3 +1 more

Examiner

MUSA, ABDELNABI O

Art Unit

2472

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (84%); +21.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 1070 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MUSA, ABDELNABI O View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

898 granted / 1070 resolved

+25.9% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+21.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

1094

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

73.9%

+33.9% vs TC avg

§102

19.7%

-20.3% vs TC avg

§112

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1070 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 15, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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2y 8m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+21.1%)

2y 10m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1070 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.