Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/194,252

METHODS AND APPARATUS TO ACCELERATE MATRIX OPERATIONS USING DIRECT MEMORY ACCESS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 31, 2023

Examiner

SPANN, COURTNEY P

Art Unit

2183

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Intel Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +21.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (80%); +21.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 267 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

SPANN, COURTNEY P View full profile →

Grants 80% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

214 granted / 267 resolved

+25.1% vs TC avg

Strong +22% interview lift

Without

With

+21.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

288

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.9%

-35.1% vs TC avg

§103

61.4%

+21.4% vs TC avg

§102

5.8%

-34.2% vs TC avg

§112

19.9%

-20.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 267 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 31, 2023

Application Filed

Jul 17, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

May 15, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

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PROCESSOR AUTHENTICATION METHOD

2y 6m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

80%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+21.6%)

2y 11m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 267 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.