Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/696,395

DETERMINING METHOD FOR DISCONTINUOUS RECEPTION MODE, AND COMMUNICATION DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 28, 2024

Priority

Sep 29, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2021121868

Examiner

CAI, WAYNE HUU

Art Unit

2644

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +15.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 907 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CAI, WAYNE HUU View full profile →

Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

720 granted / 907 resolved

+17.4% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

34 currently pending

Career history

936

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

§103

85.0%

+45.0% vs TC avg

§102

6.1%

-33.9% vs TC avg

§112

1.3%

-38.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 907 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 28, 2024

Application Filed

May 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+15.8%)

3y 0m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 907 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.