Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/649,140

Fault Information Processing Method and Apparatus

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 29, 2024

Priority

Oct 29, 2021 — CN 202111275477.7 +1 more

Examiner

MEJIA, ANTHONY

Art Unit

2451

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (84%); +18.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 728 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

608 granted / 728 resolved

+25.5% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+18.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

740

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.4%

-36.6% vs TC avg

§103

71.8%

+31.8% vs TC avg

§102

13.9%

-26.1% vs TC avg

§112

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 728 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 29, 2024

Application Filed

May 15, 2024

Response after Non-Final Action

Apr 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+18.6%)

2y 11m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 728 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.