Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/786,312

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF HANDS-FREE ASSISTANT-REQUESTED COMMUNICATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jul 26, 2024

Priority

Sep 12, 2017 — nonprovisional of PCTUS1751167 +3 more

Examiner

AREVALO, JOSEPH

Art Unit

2642

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Google LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.0% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (84%); +21.0% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 860 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

AREVALO, JOSEPH View full profile →

Grants 84% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

725 granted / 860 resolved

+22.3% vs TC avg

Strong +21% interview lift

Without

With

+21.0%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 8m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

892

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

76.0%

+36.0% vs TC avg

§102

9.4%

-30.6% vs TC avg

§112

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 860 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 26, 2024

Application Filed

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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3y 5m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

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4y 11m to grant Granted Jun 30, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

84%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+21.0%)

2y 8m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 860 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.