Last updated: October 27, 2026

Application No. 18/222,989

Memory-Size- and Bandwidth-Efficient Method for Feeding Systolic Array Matrix Multipliers

Final Rejection

Filed

Jul 17, 2023

Priority

Jul 07, 2017 — continuation of 11/328,037 +1 more

Examiner

WAJE, CARLO C

Art Unit

2151

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Intel Corporation

OA Round

2 (Final)

Interview Optional

— +35.2% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (68%); +35.2% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 247 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 68% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

167 granted / 247 resolved

+12.6% vs TC avg

Strong +35% interview lift

Without

With

+35.2%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

38 currently pending

Career history

300

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

23.3%

-16.7% vs TC avg

§103

28.4%

-11.6% vs TC avg

§102

12.5%

-27.5% vs TC avg

§112

33.5%

-6.5% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 247 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 17, 2023

Application Filed

Aug 29, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

Aug 22, 2025

Non-Final Rejection mailed

Apr 22, 2026

Response after Non-Final Action

Jul 24, 2026

Response Filed

Oct 19, 2026

Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

3-4

Expected OA Rounds

68%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+35.2%)

3y 2m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Moderate

PTA Risk

Based on 247 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.