Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/713,612

BEAM INDICATION METHOD AND DEVICE FOR SMART REPEATER

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 24, 2024

Priority

Nov 26, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2021133573

Examiner

DECKER, CASSANDRA L

Art Unit

2466

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (72%); +16.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 484 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DECKER, CASSANDRA L View full profile →

Grants 72% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

350 granted / 484 resolved

+14.3% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+16.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

510

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§103

74.3%

+34.3% vs TC avg

§102

6.0%

-34.0% vs TC avg

§112

13.7%

-26.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 484 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 24, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

72%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+16.1%)

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

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 484 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.