Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/725,578

AUDIO PROCESSING METHOD, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 28, 2024

Priority

Dec 30, 2021 — CN 202111654061.6 +1 more

Examiner

THOMAS-HOMESCU, ANNE L

Art Unit

2656

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Beijing Zitiao Network Technology Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +36.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (78%); +36.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 377 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

THOMAS-HOMESCU, ANNE L View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

292 granted / 377 resolved

+15.5% vs TC avg

Strong +36% interview lift

Without

With

+36.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

399

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

5.0%

-35.0% vs TC avg

§103

89.1%

+49.1% vs TC avg

§102

4.7%

-35.3% vs TC avg

§112

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 377 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 28, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+36.0%)

2y 7m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 377 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.