Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/679,152

LATE REAL-TIME PACKET TRANSMISSION

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 30, 2024

Examiner

EGAN KEARNS, PHILLIP JUSTIN

Art Unit

2416

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Qualcomm Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +33.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (76%); +33.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 21 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

EGAN KEARNS, PHILLIP JUSTIN View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

16 granted / 21 resolved

+18.2% vs TC avg

Strong +33% interview lift

Without

With

+33.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

96.3%

+56.3% vs TC avg

§102

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

§112

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 21 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 30, 2024

Application Filed

May 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+33.3%)

2y 9m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 21 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.