Last updated: August 30, 2026

Application No. 18/834,646

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PRECODING MATRIX INDICATOR GENERATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 31, 2024

Priority

Feb 17, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2022076548

Examiner

WEIDNER, TIMOTHY J

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+3.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 846 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WEIDNER, TIMOTHY J View full profile →

Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

730 granted / 846 resolved

+26.3% vs TC avg

Minimal +4% lift

Without

With

+3.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

861

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.0%

-34.0% vs TC avg

§103

52.7%

+12.7% vs TC avg

§102

8.3%

-31.7% vs TC avg

§112

27.6%

-12.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 846 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 31, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 17, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+3.7%)

2y 9m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 846 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.