Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/496,411

ADAPTIVE QUANTIZATION FOR NEURAL NETWORKS

Non-Final OA

Filed

Oct 27, 2023

Priority

Dec 20, 2017 — continuation of 11/803,734

Examiner

MACKES, KRIS E

Art Unit

2153

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +11.1% interview lift. Interview lift (+11.1%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 536 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MACKES, KRIS E View full profile →

Grants 76% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

407 granted / 536 resolved

+20.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +11% lift

Without

With

+11.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 11m

Avg Prosecution

8 currently pending

Career history

543

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

§103

81.7%

+41.7% vs TC avg

§102

7.9%

-32.1% vs TC avg

§112

1.0%

-39.0% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 536 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Oct 27, 2023

Application Filed

Apr 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

76%

Grant Probability

87%

With Interview (+11.1%)

2y 11m (~2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 536 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.