Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/712,650

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TRANSMITTING SYNCHRONIZATION SIGNAL BLOCK IN NON-TERRESTRIAL NETWORK COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 22, 2024

Priority

Nov 23, 2021 — RE 10-2021-0162643 +1 more

Examiner

SIXTO, NANCY

Art Unit

2465

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +33.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +33.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 10 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SIXTO, NANCY View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

8 granted / 10 resolved

+22.0% vs TC avg

Strong +33% interview lift

Without

With

+33.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

91.8%

+51.8% vs TC avg

§102

3.4%

-36.6% vs TC avg

§112

4.1%

-35.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 10 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

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+33.3%)

2y 7m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 10 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.