Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/706,168

CONFIGURING A RECONFIGURABLE INTELLIGENT SURFACE (RIS)

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 30, 2024

Priority

Nov 01, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTSE2021051090

Examiner

ACOLATSE, KODZOVI

Art Unit

2478

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (84%); +21.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 929 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

777 granted / 929 resolved

+25.6% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+21.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

51 currently pending

Career history

985

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

85.1%

+45.1% vs TC avg

§102

12.1%

-27.9% vs TC avg

§112

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 929 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 30, 2024

Application Filed

May 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+21.4%)

2y 6m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 929 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.