Last updated: May 29, 2026

Application No. 17/997,210

STEP COUNTING JUDGMENT METHOD AND DEVICE AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 26, 2022

Priority

Jun 30, 2020 — CN 202010619088.0 +1 more

Examiner

EDWARDS, ETHAN WESLEY

Art Unit

2857

Tech Center

2800 — Semiconductors & Electrical Systems

Assignee

Goertek Inc.

OA Round

2 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +27.3% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +27.3% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 14 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

EDWARDS, ETHAN WESLEY View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

11 granted / 14 resolved

+10.6% vs TC avg

Strong +27% interview lift

Without

With

+27.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.4%

-35.6% vs TC avg

§103

92.4%

+52.4% vs TC avg

§112

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 14 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 26, 2022

Application Filed

Apr 18, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Jul 18, 2025

Response Filed

Sep 04, 2025

Final Rejection mailed

Oct 30, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

2-3

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+27.3%)

3y 0m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 14 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.