Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/732,509

TRANSMISSION OPPORTUNITY SHARING WITH MULTIPLE USERS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 03, 2024

Priority

Jun 16, 2023 — provisional 63/521,584

Examiner

YANG, ZHAOHUI

Art Unit

2468

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 397 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

284 granted / 397 resolved

+13.5% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+11.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

444

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

93.3%

+53.3% vs TC avg

§102

4.5%

-35.5% vs TC avg

§112

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 397 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 03, 2024

Application Filed

May 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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5y 6m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

17/645,371

Patent 12652671

UE SCHEDULING GRANT BASED ON A PRO-UE IMPLEMENTATION

4y 5m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

17/778,114

Patent 12641455

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MEASURING INTERFERENCE SIGNAL IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

4y 0m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

17/896,920

Patent 12641493

HANDOVER METHOD AND COMMUNICATION APPARATUS

3y 9m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

17/566,802

Patent 12634922

Wireless Device and Wireless Network Processes for Enhanced Scheduling

4y 4m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

83%

With Interview (+11.2%)

3y 1m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 397 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.