Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/742,172

METHOD, DEVICE, AND SYSTEM FOR ASSISTANT CELL CONFIGURATION IN WIRELESS NETWORKS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 13, 2024

Priority

May 10, 2022 — continuation of PCTCN2022092052

Examiner

ABELSON, RONALD B

Art Unit

2476

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

ZTE Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -0.5% interview lift. Interview lift (-0.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1320 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ABELSON, RONALD B View full profile →

Grants 90% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

1192 granted / 1320 resolved

+32.3% vs TC avg

Minimal -0% lift

Without

With

+-0.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

36 currently pending

Career history

1353

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

77.8%

+37.8% vs TC avg

§102

10.8%

-29.2% vs TC avg

§112

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1320 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 13, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 24, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

90%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (-0.5%)

2y 5m (~4m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1320 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.