Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/811,740

METHODS AND APPARATUS TO FACILITATE WAKE-UP SIGNALING DURING DISCONTINUOUS RECEPTION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 21, 2024

Priority

Jan 04, 2019 — provisional 62/788,734 +1 more

Examiner

HENSON, JAMAAL R

Art Unit

2411

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Qualcomm Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+3.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 811 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HENSON, JAMAAL R View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

685 granted / 811 resolved

+26.5% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+3.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

48 currently pending

Career history

867

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§103

70.7%

+30.7% vs TC avg

§102

9.3%

-30.7% vs TC avg

§112

11.1%

-28.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 811 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 21, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 3m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/277,918

Patent 12677348

DISCONTINUOUS RECEPTION DETERMINING METHOD AND DEVICE, COMMUNICATION DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

2y 10m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

17/927,114

Patent 12659855

METHOD OF PERFORMING A POWER SAVING OPERATION AND RELATED DEVICE

3y 6m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

18/064,692

Patent 12652655

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR NODE USED FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION

3y 6m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+3.9%)

2y 4m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 811 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.