Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/728,593

INFORMATION TRANSMISSION METHOD AND APPARATUS, AND COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 12, 2024

Priority

Jan 14, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2022072181

Examiner

TRAN, THAI Q

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— -6.4% interview lift. Interview lift (-6.4%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 41 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

TRAN, THAI Q View full profile →

Grants only 34% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

14 granted / 41 resolved

-25.9% vs TC avg

Minimal -6% lift

Without

With

+-6.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 6m

Avg Prosecution

3 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§103

82.9%

+42.9% vs TC avg

§102

12.4%

-27.6% vs TC avg

§112

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 41 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 12, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

34%

Grant Probability

28%

With Interview (-6.4%)

4y 6m (~2y 6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 41 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.