Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/726,762

VOICE CALL SUPPORT IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 03, 2024

Priority

Jan 03, 2022 — provisional 63/296,107 +1 more

Examiner

DIVITO, WALTER J

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Lenovo (United States) Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.4% interview lift. Interview lift (+10.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 534 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DIVITO, WALTER J View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

447 granted / 534 resolved

+23.7% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+10.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

16 currently pending

Career history

558

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

86.7%

+46.7% vs TC avg

§102

5.8%

-34.2% vs TC avg

§112

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 534 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 03, 2024

Application Filed

May 07, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

94%

With Interview (+10.4%)

2y 9m (~8m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 534 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.