Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/717,686

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CALIBRATING A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 07, 2024

Priority

Dec 11, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTEP2021085332

Examiner

PHAM, TIMOTHY X

Art Unit

3648

Tech Center

3600 — Transportation & Electronic Commerce

Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (86%); +16.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 962 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

830 granted / 962 resolved

+34.3% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

981

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

§103

79.5%

+39.5% vs TC avg

§102

8.9%

-31.1% vs TC avg

§112

4.1%

-35.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 962 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 07, 2024

Application Filed

May 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+16.9%)

2y 8m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 962 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.