Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/727,431

COMMUNICATION METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 09, 2024

Priority

Jan 11, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2022071469

Examiner

SUN, YULIN

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +14.6% interview lift. Interview lift (+14.6%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 341 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SUN, YULIN View full profile →

Grants 81% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

276 granted / 341 resolved

+20.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +15% lift

Without

With

+14.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

7 currently pending

Career history

348

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.0%

-38.0% vs TC avg

§103

83.1%

+43.1% vs TC avg

§102

9.5%

-30.5% vs TC avg

§112

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 341 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 09, 2024

Application Filed

Jun 05, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

81%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+14.6%)

3y 1m (~1y 1m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 341 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.