Last updated: July 15, 2026

Application No. 19/002,015

TRANSMITTER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 26, 2024

Priority

Feb 01, 2024 — provisional 63/627,838

Examiner

SALTARELLI, DOMINIC D

Art Unit

2421

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

MediaTek Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +15.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 856 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

676 granted / 856 resolved

+21.0% vs TC avg

Strong +15% interview lift

Without

With

+15.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

11 currently pending

Career history

870

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§103

68.4%

+28.4% vs TC avg

§102

17.2%

-22.8% vs TC avg

§112

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 856 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 26, 2024

Application Filed

Mar 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jun 07, 2026

Response Filed

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+15.4%)

2y 6m (~1y 0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 856 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.