Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/801,239

PHONEME MISPRONUNCIATION RANKING AND PHONEMIC RULES FOR IDENTIFYING READING PASSAGES FOR READING PROGRESS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 12, 2024

Priority

May 20, 2021 — continuation of 12/087,277

Examiner

HANG, VU B

Art Unit

2654

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +17.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 630 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HANG, VU B View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

470 granted / 630 resolved

+12.6% vs TC avg

Strong +17% interview lift

Without

With

+17.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

642

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

§103

79.8%

+39.8% vs TC avg

§102

5.6%

-34.4% vs TC avg

§112

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 630 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 12, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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18/477,193

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2y 1m to grant Granted Jun 16, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

92%

With Interview (+17.1%)

3y 1m (~1y 2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 630 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.