Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/640,892

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPERATING IN A LOW-POWER STATE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 19, 2024

Priority

Nov 17, 2021 — continuation of PCTCN2021131074

Examiner

PEREZ, JOSE L

Art Unit

2474

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

ZTE Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 53% of cases after interview

— +41.3% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 220 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PEREZ, JOSE L View full profile →

Grants 53% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

116 granted / 220 resolved

-5.3% vs TC avg

Strong +41% interview lift

Without

With

+41.3%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 1m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

251

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.3%

-39.7% vs TC avg

§103

92.6%

+52.6% vs TC avg

§102

4.0%

-36.0% vs TC avg

§112

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 220 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 19, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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4y 0m to grant Granted Dec 30, 2025

17/252,873

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4y 11m to grant Granted Dec 02, 2025

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Patent 12414199

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Patent 12396062

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4y 9m to grant Granted Aug 19, 2025

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

53%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+41.3%)

4y 1m (~1y 11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 220 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.