Last updated: July 17, 2026

Application No. 19/223,000

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR MEMORY USAGE BASED ON DATA ACCESS CHARACTERISTICS AND MEMORY ENDURANCE CHARACTERISTICS

Non-Final OA

Filed

May 29, 2025

Priority

May 29, 2024 — provisional 63/653,207

Examiner

RIGOL, YAIMA

Art Unit

Tech Center

Assignee

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +17.5% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (75%); +17.5% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 626 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

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Grants 75% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

471 granted / 626 resolved

+15.2% vs TC avg

Strong +18% interview lift

Without

With

+17.5%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

3y 3m

Avg Prosecution

12 currently pending

Career history

643

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.6%

-38.4% vs TC avg

§103

85.9%

+45.9% vs TC avg

§102

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

§112

3.3%

-36.7% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 626 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

May 29, 2025

Application Filed

May 28, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

75%

Grant Probability

93%

With Interview (+17.5%)

3y 3m (~2y 2m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 626 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.