Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/704,285

METHOD FOR SCHEDULING, APPARATUS, AND READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Apr 24, 2024

Priority

Oct 25, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2021126173

Examiner

SHAH, SAUMIT

Art Unit

2414

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+10.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 542 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SHAH, SAUMIT View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

475 granted / 542 resolved

+29.6% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+10.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

560

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§103

85.2%

+45.2% vs TC avg

§102

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

§112

6.7%

-33.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 542 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Apr 24, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+10.6%)

2y 4m (~1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 542 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.