Last updated: July 15, 2026

Application No. 18/968,604

METHOD FOR RECEIVING DOWNLINK CONTROL INFORMATION OF TERMINAL, AND DEVICE FOR APPLYING METHOD

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 04, 2024

Priority

Nov 07, 2019 — RE 10-2019-0142080 +2 more

Examiner

KAYAL, DAVID M

Art Unit

2464

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

LG Electronics Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +30.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (84%); +30.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 49 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

KAYAL, DAVID M View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

41 granted / 49 resolved

+25.7% vs TC avg

Strong +31% interview lift

Without

With

+30.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

91.5%

+51.5% vs TC avg

§102

5.8%

-34.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 49 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 04, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 08, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 08, 2026

Response Filed

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/031,507

Patent 12666311

TERMINAL AND COMMUNICATION METHOD

3y 2m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

18/179,304

Patent 12647222

INTER-BAND CARRIER AGGREGATION WITH INDEPENDENT BEAM MANAGEMENT

3y 2m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

18/343,811

Patent 12641465

DOWNLINK SIGNAL PROCESSING METHOD AND APPARATUS

2y 11m to grant Granted May 26, 2026

17/761,736

Patent 12603694

COMPRESSED CHANNEL STATE INFORMATION TRANSFER

4y 0m to grant Granted Apr 14, 2026

18/366,375

Patent 12598510

METHOD AND DEVICES FOR LINK ADAPTATION FEEDBACK IN WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORKS

2y 8m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+30.8%)

3y 1m (~1y 6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 49 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.