Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/672,237

METHOD AND BASE STATION FOR TRANSMITTING DATA OF A TRANSPORT BLOCK

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 23, 2024

Priority

Sep 28, 2018 — GB 1815910.3 +2 more

Examiner

MAGLOIRE, ELISABETH BENOIT

Art Unit

2471

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

NEC Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 804 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

720 granted / 804 resolved

+31.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

825

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

§103

57.7%

+17.7% vs TC avg

§102

15.0%

-25.0% vs TC avg

§112

17.9%

-22.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 804 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 23, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+8.1%)

2y 7m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 804 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.