Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/838,261

SENSING SERVICE PROCESSING METHOD AND APPARATUS, AND COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Aug 14, 2024

Priority

Feb 15, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2022076382

Examiner

HANCE, ROBERT J

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (66%); +21.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 755 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HANCE, ROBERT J View full profile →

Grants 66% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

500 granted / 755 resolved

+6.2% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+21.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 10m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

784

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.2%

-38.8% vs TC avg

§103

86.7%

+46.7% vs TC avg

§102

5.1%

-34.9% vs TC avg

§112

2.5%

-37.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 755 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Aug 14, 2024

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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Patent RE50857

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1y 8m to grant Granted Apr 07, 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

66%

Grant Probability

88%

With Interview (+21.6%)

2y 10m (~11m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 755 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.