Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/617,840

METHODS, DEVICES, AND SYSTEMS FOR TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING SIGNAL FOR POWER MANAGEMENT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 27, 2024

Priority

Nov 19, 2021 — continuation of PCTCN2021131659

Examiner

CHENG, CHI TANG P

Art Unit

2463

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

ZTE Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +24.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (81%); +24.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 590 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHENG, CHI TANG P View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

477 granted / 590 resolved

+22.8% vs TC avg

Strong +25% interview lift

Without

With

+24.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

611

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

92.2%

+52.2% vs TC avg

§102

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

§112

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 590 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 27, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 03, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+24.8%)

3y 0m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 590 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.