Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/910,151

GAME INTERACTION METHODS AND SYSTEMS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 09, 2024

Priority

Nov 01, 2022 — CN 202211357594.2 +1 more

Examiner

DETWEILER, JAMES M

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 39% of cases after interview

— +43.2% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 509 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants only 39% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

198 granted / 509 resolved

-21.1% vs TC avg

Strong +43% interview lift

Without

With

+43.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

41 currently pending

Career history

548

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

11.6%

-28.4% vs TC avg

§103

78.2%

+38.2% vs TC avg

§102

3.6%

-36.4% vs TC avg

§112

5.2%

-34.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 509 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 09, 2024

Application Filed

May 29, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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MAINTENANCE OF VIRTUAL CREDIT CARD POOL FOR AIRLINE PASSENGER VOUCHERS

2y 8m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/578,759

Patent 12678696

VIRTUAL OBJECT INTERACTION METHOD, NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE

2y 6m to grant Granted Jul 14, 2026

18/618,714

Patent 12675525

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING SUPPLEMENTAL CONTENT BASED ON A MEME

2y 3m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

19/203,669

Patent 12675807

SYSTEM FOR EVENT-DRIVEN DELIVERY OF DIGITAL OFFERS TO CUSTOMERS WHILE INSIDE A CAR WASH

1y 1m to grant Granted Jul 07, 2026

18/543,078

Patent 12646099

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING PERSONAL SHOPPING SERVICES

2y 5m to grant Granted Jun 02, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

39%

Grant Probability

82%

With Interview (+43.2%)

3y 2m (~1y 5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 509 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.