Appeal No. 95-1187
Application 08/024,495
displaying an error message
when an incorrect code is entered
26. Amano discloses the broad equivalent of an error
message display. If the tuner is tuned to a blocked channel, the
screen says "BLOCKED". (6:51-56; Fig. 4F.) If the user does not
enter the correct code, the screen will still say "BLOCKED".
(6:65-7:3.) Thus, the "BLOCKED" screen is equivalent to
Applicant's claimed error message since it effectively conveys to
the user that the unlocking step was not successful.
Amano does not anticipate the claimed invention
27. In light of the above findings, the preponderance of
evidence does not support a finding of anticipation under
35 U.S.C. § 102(b) in view of Amano.
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