Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/706,162

CONFIGURED GRANT TRANSMISSIONS WITH MULTIPLE TRANSMIT RECEIVE POINTS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 30, 2024

Priority

Jan 21, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2022073119

Examiner

ACOLATSE, KODZOVI

Art Unit

2478

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Qualcomm Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (84%); +21.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 926 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

774 granted / 926 resolved

+25.6% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+21.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

43 currently pending

Career history

983

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

85.3%

+45.3% vs TC avg

§102

11.9%

-28.1% vs TC avg

§112

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 926 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 30, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+21.5%)

2y 6m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 926 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.