Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/853,079

AUDIO PROCESSING METHOD AND APPARATUS, STORAGE MEDIUM, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 30, 2024

Priority

Apr 08, 2022 — CN 202210367406.8 +1 more

Examiner

PATEL, YOGESHKUMAR G

Art Unit

2691

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Beijing Bytedance Network Technology Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +3.2% interview lift. Interview lift (+3.2%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 665 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

PATEL, YOGESHKUMAR G View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

553 granted / 665 resolved

+21.2% vs TC avg

Minimal +3% lift

Without

With

+3.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 3m

Avg Prosecution

14 currently pending

Career history

681

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.5%

-38.5% vs TC avg

§103

92.0%

+52.0% vs TC avg

§102

3.5%

-36.5% vs TC avg

§112

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 665 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 30, 2024

Application Filed

May 06, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

86%

With Interview (+3.2%)

2y 3m (~5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 665 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.