Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/768,469

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANAGING TERMINAL CONFIGURATION INFORMATION IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 10, 2024

Priority

Jul 12, 2023 — RE 10-2023-0090649 +1 more

Examiner

SHEDRICK, CHARLES TERRELL

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +9.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+9.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1007 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

782 granted / 1007 resolved

+17.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +9% lift

Without

With

+9.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

28 currently pending

Career history

1041

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

§103

71.4%

+31.4% vs TC avg

§102

18.1%

-21.9% vs TC avg

§112

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1007 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 10, 2024

Application Filed

May 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (+9.4%)

2y 8m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1007 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.