Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/737,732

SEQUENCE-BASED SIGNAL PROCESSING METHOD AND APPARATUS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 07, 2024

Priority

Jan 09, 2019 — CN 201910020924.0 +2 more

Examiner

WILLIAMS, ELTON S

Art Unit

2465

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +8.5% interview lift. Interview lift (+8.5%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 435 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WILLIAMS, ELTON S View full profile →

Grants 78% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

340 granted / 435 resolved

+20.2% vs TC avg

Moderate +8% lift

Without

With

+8.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

18 currently pending

Career history

460

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.7%

-39.3% vs TC avg

§103

82.0%

+42.0% vs TC avg

§102

9.2%

-30.8% vs TC avg

§112

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 435 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 07, 2024

Application Filed

May 20, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

78%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (+8.5%)

2y 7m (~6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 435 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.