Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/713,355

METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING VEHICLE-TO-X MESSAGES, AND VEHICLE-TO-X COMMUNICATION MODULE

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 24, 2024

Priority

Nov 29, 2021 — DE 10 2021 213 400.9 +1 more

Examiner

FUQUA, CHRISTINE DUONG

Art Unit

2462

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Continental AG

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (83%); +18.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 668 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

554 granted / 668 resolved

+24.9% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+18.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

695

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

87.5%

+47.5% vs TC avg

§102

4.7%

-35.3% vs TC avg

§112

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 668 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 24, 2024

Application Filed

May 11, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+18.9%)

2y 11m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 668 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.