Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/721,771

UPLINK TRANSMISSION INDICATION AND DETERMINATION METHODS, COMMUNICATION APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 19, 2024

Priority

Dec 20, 2021 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2021139752

Examiner

LIU, SHU

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -50.0% interview lift. Interview lift (-50.0%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 6 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

5 granted / 6 resolved

+23.3% vs TC avg

Minimal -50% lift

Without

With

+-50.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

99.3%

+59.3% vs TC avg

§102

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 6 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 19, 2024

Application Filed

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 6m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

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2y 10m to grant Granted Mar 24, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 2 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

33%

With Interview (-50.0%)

2y 11m (~10m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 6 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.