Last updated: July 05, 2026

Application No. 18/968,566

VOICE AUTHENTICATION METHOD, VOICE AUTHENTICATION APPARATUS, ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 04, 2024

Priority

Dec 05, 2022 — CN 202211552792.4 +1 more

Examiner

CHAMPAKESAN, BADRI NARAYANAN

Art Unit

2494

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

ZTE Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +55.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (91%); +55.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 385 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

CHAMPAKESAN, BADRI NARAYANAN View full profile →

Grants 91% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

351 granted / 385 resolved

+33.2% vs TC avg

Strong +56% interview lift

Without

With

+55.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 4m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

392

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

§103

90.6%

+50.6% vs TC avg

§102

4.8%

-35.2% vs TC avg

§112

2.3%

-37.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 385 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 04, 2024

Application Filed

Apr 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

91%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+55.6%)

2y 4m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 385 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.