Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/802,921

STATE SWITCHING METHOD AND APPARATUS, DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 13, 2024

Priority

Jan 22, 2020 — CN 202010075339.3 +2 more

Examiner

SINGH, DALZID E

Art Unit

2635

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

ZTE Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 890 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SINGH, DALZID E View full profile →

Grants 91% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

809 granted / 890 resolved

+28.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+6.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

13 currently pending

Career history

899

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

§103

63.6%

+23.6% vs TC avg

§102

15.6%

-24.4% vs TC avg

§112

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 890 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 13, 2024

Application Filed

Dec 10, 2025

Response after Non-Final Action

May 19, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

91%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+6.8%)

2y 1m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 890 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.