The opinion in support of the decision being entered today was not written
for publication in a law journal and is not binding precedent of the Board.
Paper No. 22
UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
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BEFORE THE BOARD OF PATENT APPEALS
AND INTERFERENCES
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Ex parte MAURICE GILBERT LE VAN SUU
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Appeal No. 1998-1105
Application No. 08/300,599
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ON BRIEF
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Before KRASS, FLEMING, and BARRY, Administrative Patent Judges.
BARRY, Administrative Patent Judge.
DECISION ON APPEAL
This is a decision on appeal under 35 U.S.C. § 134 from
the rejection of claims 1-7 and 13-16. We reverse.
BACKGROUND
The invention at issue in this appeal relates to error
detection and correction of messages transmitted in a home
automation system. Such a system features controllers and
appliances to be controlled (e.g., televisions, refrigerators)
distributed over the power lines or mains of a home. Messages
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