Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/170,037

ESTIMATING WORKLOAD ENERGY CONSUMPTION

Non-Final OA

Filed

Feb 16, 2023

Examiner

WAI, ERIC CHARLES

Art Unit

2195

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

International Business Machines Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +26.8% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (82%); +26.8% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 651 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 82% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

536 granted / 651 resolved

+27.3% vs TC avg

Strong +27% interview lift

Without

With

+26.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 8m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

677

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.2%

-36.8% vs TC avg

§103

84.8%

+44.8% vs TC avg

§102

5.3%

-34.7% vs TC avg

§112

3.0%

-37.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 651 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Feb 16, 2023

Application Filed

Nov 29, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

Mar 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

82%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+26.8%)

3y 8m (~3m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 651 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.