Last updated: October 02, 2026

Application No. 18/106,259

CRYPTOGRAPHIC OPERATIONS IN EDGE COMPUTING NETWORKS

Final Rejection

Filed

Feb 06, 2023

Priority

Dec 16, 2022 — CN PCT/CN2022/139605

Examiner

WICKRAMASURIYA, SAMEERA

Art Unit

2494

Tech Center

2400 — Computer Networks

Assignee

Intel Corporation

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +33.9% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +33.9% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 183 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

WICKRAMASURIYA, SAMEERA View full profile →

Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

138 granted / 183 resolved

+17.4% vs TC avg

Strong +34% interview lift

Without

With

+33.9%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

8 currently pending

Career history

190

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

10.3%

-29.7% vs TC avg

§103

49.7%

+9.7% vs TC avg

§102

11.2%

-28.8% vs TC avg

§112

24.1%

-15.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 183 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 06, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 03, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

Jan 23, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Apr 21, 2026

Response Filed

Aug 14, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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2y 8m to grant Granted Aug 25, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+33.9%)

2y 9m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 183 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.