Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/674,566

PAGING METHOD, TERMINAL DEVICE AND NETWORK DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 24, 2024

Priority

Nov 29, 2021 — continuation of PCTCN2021133846

Examiner

SINGH, HIRDEPAL

Art Unit

2643

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +12.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+12.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 1110 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 86% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

959 granted / 1110 resolved

+24.4% vs TC avg

Moderate +12% lift

Without

With

+12.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

29 currently pending

Career history

1133

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§103

82.5%

+42.5% vs TC avg

§102

9.6%

-30.4% vs TC avg

§112

2.2%

-37.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 1110 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 24, 2024

Application Filed

May 13, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

86%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+12.4%)

2y 4m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 1110 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.