Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 18/538,850

SIMULATING MULTI-CORE EMBEDDED SYSTEM FIRMWARE WITH FLAT ADDRESS SPACE

Non-Final OA

Filed

Dec 13, 2023

Examiner

AYERS, MICHAEL W

Art Unit

2195

Tech Center

2100 — Computer Architecture & Software

Assignee

International Business Machines Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +53.4% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (70%); +53.4% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 297 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

AYERS, MICHAEL W View full profile →

Grants 70% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

209 granted / 297 resolved

+15.4% vs TC avg

Strong +53% interview lift

Without

With

+53.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 2m

Avg Prosecution

17 currently pending

Career history

327

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

3.1%

-36.9% vs TC avg

§103

91.7%

+51.7% vs TC avg

§102

0.8%

-39.2% vs TC avg

§112

2.9%

-37.1% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 297 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Dec 13, 2023

Application Filed

May 26, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

70%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+53.4%)

3y 2m (~7m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 297 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.