Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/727,329

REFERENCE SIGNAL AVAILABILITY INDICATION METHOD AND APPARATUS, NETWORK ELEMENT DEVICE, TERMINAL

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 08, 2024

Priority

Jan 10, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2022071146

Examiner

CROMPTON, CHRISTOPHER R

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +16.7% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +16.7% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 603 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CROMPTON, CHRISTOPHER R View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

483 granted / 603 resolved

+20.1% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+16.7%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

613

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

§103

78.6%

+38.6% vs TC avg

§102

12.0%

-28.0% vs TC avg

§112

2.6%

-37.4% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 603 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 08, 2024

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

97%

With Interview (+16.7%)

2y 11m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 603 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.