Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/641,627

WIRELESS COMMUNICATION METHOD, FIRST TERMINAL DEVICE, AND SECOND TERMINAL DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 22, 2024

Priority

Nov 19, 2021 — continuation of PCTCN2021131920

Examiner

SOHRAB, MALICK ARIF

Art Unit

2414

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +20.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (88%); +20.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 186 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

163 granted / 186 resolved

+29.6% vs TC avg

Strong +20% interview lift

Without

With

+20.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

23 currently pending

Career history

214

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

98.0%

+58.0% vs TC avg

§102

0.6%

-39.4% vs TC avg

§112

1.4%

-38.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 186 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 22, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+20.0%)

2y 8m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 186 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.