Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/721,780

WAKE UP PROCEDURES FOR ENERGY HARVESTING USER EQUIPMENT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 19, 2024

Priority

Feb 23, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2022077421

Examiner

FENNER, RAENITA ANN

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Qualcomm Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.9% interview lift. Interview lift (+10.9%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 36 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

FENNER, RAENITA ANN View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

30 granted / 36 resolved

+23.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+10.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 0m

Avg Prosecution

19 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

94.7%

+54.7% vs TC avg

§102

5.4%

-34.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 36 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 19, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+10.9%)

3y 0m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 36 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.