Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/102,487

COMMUNICATION METHOD AND APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 10, 2025

Priority

Aug 11, 2022 — nonprovisional of PCTCN2022111906

Examiner

HAJ SAID, FADI

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +18.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (79%); +18.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 214 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 79% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

169 granted / 214 resolved

+19.0% vs TC avg

Strong +19% interview lift

Without

With

+18.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 2m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

228

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§103

89.5%

+49.5% vs TC avg

§102

3.5%

-36.5% vs TC avg

§112

2.1%

-37.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 214 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 10, 2025

Application Filed

May 12, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

79%

Grant Probability

98%

With Interview (+18.9%)

2y 2m (~9m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 214 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.