Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/015,596

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MULTI-MODAL SIGNALING

Non-Final OA

Filed

Jan 09, 2025

Priority

Jan 31, 2024 — provisional 63/627,420

Examiner

MACILWINEN, JOHN MOORE JAIN

Art Unit

2454

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Meta Platforms Technologies LLC

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +28.1% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (68%); +28.1% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 684 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

462 granted / 684 resolved

+9.5% vs TC avg

Strong +28% interview lift

Without

With

+28.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 11m

Avg Prosecution

24 currently pending

Career history

711

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.9%

-39.1% vs TC avg

§103

91.0%

+51.0% vs TC avg

§102

2.8%

-37.2% vs TC avg

§112

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 684 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jan 09, 2025

Application Filed

May 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

96%

With Interview (+28.1%)

3y 11m (~2y 5m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 684 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.