Last updated: October 27, 2026

Application No. 18/714,230

METHOD PERFORMED BY USER EQUIPMENT, AND USER EQUIPMENT

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 29, 2024

Priority

Dec 02, 2021 — CN 202111471783.8 +1 more

Examiner

SAMPAT, RUSHIL PARIMAL

Art Unit

2469

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Sharp Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +2.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+2.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 375 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

334 granted / 375 resolved

+31.1% vs TC avg

Minimal +2% lift

Without

With

+2.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

397

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

58.0%

+18.0% vs TC avg

§102

23.6%

-16.4% vs TC avg

§112

15.7%

-24.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 375 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 29, 2024

Application Filed

Jul 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+2.4%)

2y 6m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 375 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.