Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/718,426

PHASE CONTINUITY CONFIGURATION IN CROSS-LINK INTERFERENCE (CLI) BASED SENSING

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 10, 2024

Priority

Feb 16, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2022076410

Examiner

VOGEL, JAY L.

Art Unit

2478

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Qualcomm Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +25.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +25.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 456 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

VOGEL, JAY L. View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

362 granted / 456 resolved

+21.4% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+25.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

495

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

96.0%

+56.0% vs TC avg

§102

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

§112

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 456 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 10, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 21, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+25.2%)

2y 7m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 456 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.