Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/723,726

METHOD PERFORMED BY USER EQUIPMENT, AND USER EQUIPMENT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 24, 2024

Priority

Dec 31, 2021 — CN 202111680673.2 +1 more

Examiner

SANDHU, NEVENA ZECEVIC

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Sharp Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +5.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+5.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 198 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SANDHU, NEVENA ZECEVIC View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

148 granted / 198 resolved

+14.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +5% lift

Without

With

+5.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

228

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.2%

-39.8% vs TC avg

§103

89.4%

+49.4% vs TC avg

§102

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§112

6.2%

-33.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 198 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 24, 2024

Application Filed

May 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

80%

With Interview (+5.2%)

2y 10m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 198 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.