Last updated: October 01, 2026

Application No. 18/842,638

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREDICTED MEASUREMENTS FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE/MACHINE LEARNING BASED CONDITIONAL HANDOVER ENHANCEMENTS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 29, 2024

Priority

Sep 01, 2023 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2023116481

Examiner

CHOWDHURY, FAHMIDA S

Art Unit

2471

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Apple Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 644 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHOWDHURY, FAHMIDA S View full profile →

Grants 93% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

599 granted / 644 resolved

+35.0% vs TC avg

Moderate +6% lift

Without

With

+6.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

653

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.1%

-36.9% vs TC avg

§103

42.1%

+2.1% vs TC avg

§102

31.7%

-8.3% vs TC avg

§112

11.5%

-28.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 644 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 29, 2024

Application Filed

Aug 10, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

93%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+6.2%)

2y 1m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 644 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.