Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/671,190

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING DATA IN NON-TERRESTRIAL AND TERRESTRIAL NETWORK SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 22, 2024

Priority

Apr 27, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0055280 +2 more

Examiner

HONG, DUNG

Art Unit

2643

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 784 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

657 granted / 784 resolved

+21.8% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+14.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

805

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

90.6%

+50.6% vs TC avg

§102

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

§112

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 784 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 22, 2024

Application Filed

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+14.2%)

2y 5m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 784 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.