Last updated: August 16, 2026

Application No. 18/958,573

Variable Speed Data Transmission Between PHY Layer and MAC Layer

Non-Final OA

Filed

Nov 25, 2024

Priority

Jul 30, 2021 — continuation of 11/615,040 +1 more

Examiner

PHAN, RAYMOND NGAN

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Texas Instruments Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -3.8% interview lift. Interview lift (-3.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1039 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PHAN, RAYMOND NGAN View full profile →

Grants 94% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

975 granted / 1039 resolved

+33.8% vs TC avg

Minimal -4% lift

Without

With

+-3.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

40 currently pending

Career history

1065

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

§103

14.8%

-25.2% vs TC avg

§102

28.9%

-11.1% vs TC avg

§112

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1039 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Nov 25, 2024

Application Filed

May 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

94%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (-3.8%)

2y 1m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1039 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.