Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/755,311

ENCODING AND DECODING METHODS, AND BITSTREAM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jun 26, 2024

Priority

Dec 31, 2021 — continuation of PCTCN2021143955

Examiner

CHEN, JOSHUA NMN

Art Unit

2665

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +28.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (83%); +28.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 47 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

39 granted / 47 resolved

+21.0% vs TC avg

Strong +29% interview lift

Without

With

+28.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

11 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

§103

93.6%

+53.6% vs TC avg

§102

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

§112

1.8%

-38.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 47 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 26, 2024

Application Filed

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+28.6%)

2y 9m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 47 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.