Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/768,610

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSMITTING CHANNEL STATE INFORMATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 10, 2024

Priority

May 17, 2018 — RE 10-2018-0056371 +8 more

Examiner

ISLAM, ROWNAK

Art Unit

2474

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Kia Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 451 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ISLAM, ROWNAK View full profile →

Grants 89% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

400 granted / 451 resolved

+30.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+13.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 5m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

472

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.4%

-39.6% vs TC avg

§103

94.0%

+54.0% vs TC avg

§102

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

§112

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 451 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 10, 2024

Application Filed

May 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

89%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+13.5%)

2y 5m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 451 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.