Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/711,764

COLLABORATIVE RANGING METHOD AND APPARATUS, COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 20, 2024

Priority

Nov 22, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2021132189

Examiner

SCHWARTZ, JOSHUA L

Art Unit

4100

Tech Center

4100

Assignee

Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (68%); +21.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 455 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SCHWARTZ, JOSHUA L View full profile →

Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

308 granted / 455 resolved

+7.7% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+21.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 4m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

462

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§103

85.0%

+45.0% vs TC avg

§102

5.9%

-34.1% vs TC avg

§112

1.7%

-38.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 455 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 20, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

90%

With Interview (+21.8%)

3y 4m (~1y 2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 455 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.