Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/465,034

QUANTIZATION-AWARE FEDERATED TRAINING TO ADDRESS EDGE DEVICES HARDWARE CAPABILITIES

Non-Final OA

Filed

Sep 11, 2023

Examiner

ALSHAHARI, SADIK AHMED

Art Unit

2121

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Qualcomm Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 37% of cases after interview

— +42.1% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 41 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

ALSHAHARI, SADIK AHMED View full profile →

Grants only 37% of cases

Career Allowance Rate

15 granted / 41 resolved

-18.4% vs TC avg

Strong +42% interview lift

Without

With

+42.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

4y 4m

Avg Prosecution

15 currently pending

Career history

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

6.2%

-33.8% vs TC avg

§103

91.6%

+51.6% vs TC avg

§102

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

§112

1.1%

-38.9% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 41 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Sep 11, 2023

Application Filed

May 14, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

37%

Grant Probability

79%

With Interview (+42.1%)

4y 4m (~1y 6m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 41 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.