Appeal 2007-1251
Application 09/451,097
calculating statistics of motion vectors." Thus, the issue for claim 37 is
whether Takashima discloses calculating statistics of motion vectors.
Takashima discusses motion vectors in column 15. Specifically,
Takashima discloses (col. 15, ll. 11-14) that an encoding apparatus detects
scene changes "by exploiting motion vector detection operations performed
by the ME [motion vector detection or motion estimator] circuit 103."
Further, Takashima states (col. 15, ll. 34-37) that "for exploiting the detected
motion vector, the motion vector detected by the ME circuit 103 needs to be
stored for one I-picture period." Thus, Takashima detects motion vectors,
stores the detected motion vectors, and uses the detected motion vectors to
detect scene changes. However, Takashima makes no mention of
calculating statistics of motion vectors, and "exploiting" the detected motion
vectors does not suggest calculating statistics1 of the motion vectors.
"It is axiomatic that anticipation of a claim under § 102 can be found
only if the prior art reference discloses every element of the claim." In re
King, 801 F.2d 1324, 1326, 231 USPQ 136, 138 (Fed. Cir. 1986). See also
Lindemann Maschinenfabrik GMBH v. American Hoist and Derrick Co.,
730 F.2d 1452, 1458, 221 USPQ 481, 485 (Fed. Cir. 1984). Since
Takashima fails to disclose calculating statistics of motion vectors,
Takashima cannot anticipate claim 37. Therefore, we cannot sustain the
anticipation rejection of claim 37.
As to claims 1 and 27, as Takashima fails to disclose calculating
statistics of motion vectors, Takashima likewise fails to disclose any
1 We note that Appellant indicates (Specification 12:5-15) that "motion
vector statistics" refers to average value of vector magnitudes, average
vector, or other statistics of the motion vectors.
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