Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/880,414

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONGESTION CONTROL IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 31, 2024

Priority

Jul 01, 2022 — provisional 63/357,649 +1 more

Examiner

HUANG, KAYLEE J

Art Unit

2447

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

LG Electronics Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +50.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +50.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 358 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HUANG, KAYLEE J View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

268 granted / 358 resolved

+16.9% vs TC avg

Strong +50% interview lift

Without

With

+50.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

21 currently pending

Career history

385

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

88.4%

+48.4% vs TC avg

§102

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§112

8.4%

-31.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 358 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 31, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 09, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+50.5%)

2y 7m (~1y 1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 358 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.