Appeal No. 1998-1481
Application No. 08/536,163
recorded audio signals. This is in contrast to the “voice synthesis means” and “synthetic
speech” signals produced by the instant claimed invention. Unlike the recorded audio
signals in Nomura, the instant claimed subject matter is directed to conversion of alpha-
numeric, or financial, data into synthetic speech signals. The examiner has pointed to
nothing in Nomura suggesting any synthesized speech . Further, none of the other applied
references remedies the deficiency of Nomura.
Accordingly, the examiner’s decision rejecting claims 1-10 under 35 U.S.C.
§ 102 and § 103 is reversed for lack of a prima facie case of anticipation and/or
obviousness.
REVERSED
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ERROL A. KRASS ) APPEALS AND
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