Last updated: May 22, 2026

Application No. 17/954,131

TECHNOLOGIES FOR HYBRID DIGITAL/ANALOG PROCESSORS FOR A QUANTUM COMPUTER

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 27, 2022

Examiner

WAJE, CARLO C

Art Unit

2151

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Intel Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +33.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (68%); +33.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 231 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

158 granted / 231 resolved

+13.4% vs TC avg

Strong +34% interview lift

Without

With

+33.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 1m

Avg Prosecution

40 currently pending

Career history

271

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

25.0%

-15.0% vs TC avg

§103

26.9%

-13.1% vs TC avg

§102

11.4%

-28.6% vs TC avg

§112

33.1%

-6.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 231 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 27, 2022

Application Filed

Precedent Cases

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+33.8%)

3y 1m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 231 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.