Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/720,212

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING SIDELINK DISCONTINUOUS RECEPTION CONFIGURATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 14, 2024

Priority

Dec 17, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2021139334

Examiner

JAIN, RAJ K

Art Unit

2411

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +7.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+7.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 826 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

JAIN, RAJ K View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

724 granted / 826 resolved

+29.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+7.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

26 currently pending

Career history

868

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§103

70.7%

+30.7% vs TC avg

§102

18.4%

-21.6% vs TC avg

§112

4.7%

-35.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 826 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 14, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+7.6%)

2y 10m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 826 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.