Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 17/956,844

IN-MEMORY ANALOG CHANNEL EQUALIZATION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 30, 2022

Examiner

DE LA GARZA, CARLOS HEBERTO

Art Unit

2182

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Intel Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +45.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (69%); +45.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 16 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DE LA GARZA, CARLOS HEBERTO View full profile →

Grants 69% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

11 granted / 16 resolved

+13.8% vs TC avg

Strong +46% interview lift

Without

With

+45.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 0m

Avg Prosecution

20 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

10.7%

-29.3% vs TC avg

§103

74.1%

+34.1% vs TC avg

§102

4.5%

-35.5% vs TC avg

§112

9.8%

-30.2% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 16 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 30, 2022

Application Filed

Dec 01, 2022

Response after Non-Final Action

Jun 02, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

69%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+45.5%)

4y 0m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 16 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.