Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/828,129

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LOSSLESS VALUE-LOCATION ENCODING

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 09, 2024

Priority

Jun 18, 2009 — provisional 61/218,307 +7 more

Examiner

SIRJANI, FARIBA

Art Unit

2659

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Texas Instruments Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +32.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +32.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 558 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

420 granted / 558 resolved

+13.3% vs TC avg

Strong +32% interview lift

Without

With

+32.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

584

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§103

91.2%

+51.2% vs TC avg

§102

3.8%

-36.2% vs TC avg

§112

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 558 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 09, 2024

Application Filed

May 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+32.3%)

2y 9m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 558 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.