Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/618,591

WAKE-UP SIGNAL SENDING METHOD AND APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 27, 2024

Priority

Sep 28, 2021 — CN 202111146311.5 +2 more

Examiner

LEE, CHAE S

Art Unit

2415

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +13.7% interview lift. Interview lift (+13.7%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 376 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

LEE, CHAE S View full profile →

Grants 87% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

328 granted / 376 resolved

+29.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +14% lift

Without

With

+13.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

398

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

96.1%

+56.1% vs TC avg

§112

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 376 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 27, 2024

Application Filed

Aug 16, 2024

Response after Non-Final Action

Apr 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

87%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+13.7%)

2y 6m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 376 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.