Appeal No. 2001-2697
Application No. 08/770,048 Page 6
generation of the image composing conditions, the memory space
required to store the image data is reduced since the image is at
low resolution, freeing more space of the memory for storing
other data.” The examiner further asserts (answer, page 8) that
because McDonald discloses using a low resolution image for
displaying and composition correction, and Zelten disclosed a low
resolution image for displaying and image enhancing, that this is
motivation to combine the teachings of McDonald and Zelten. The
examiner additionally asserts (answer, page 6) that neither
McDonald nor Zelten explicitly discloses that the desired image
composition includes types of text, margin information,
composition size information, and composition image information.
The examiner takes Official notice that these image composition
features are well known in the art. The examiner asserts
(answer, page 7) that because McDonald discloses that any number
of software applications for desktop publishing can be utilized
in composing the composite image, that it would have been obvious
to include the desired image composition in McDonald and Zelten.
Appellants assert (brief, pages 11-14) that the examiner has
failed to establish motivation for combining McDonald and Zelten.
Appellants argue that the examiner is using hindsight and has not
pointed to any portions of McDonald or Zelten that would direct
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