Appeal No. 95-1187
Application 08/024,495
the phrase "system power standby" (emphasis added), which we have
construed to mean the power of the system is off.
13. Neither of the references teaches or suggests a reason
to initiate the lockout operation while the system power is off.
Although it would be simple enough to modify Bonneau or Amano to
operate that way, we see no motivation to do so. In re Gordon,
733 F.2d 900, 902, 221 USPQ 1125, 1127 (Fed. Cir. 1984). Thus,
we cannot conclude that the subject matter of claim 8 would have
been obvious in light of Bonneau or Amano.
14. We do not, however, agree with Applicant that Bonneau
does not teach or render obvious the step of displaying the code
on-screen. (Paper 30 at 10.) Bonneau expressly teaches causing
the display to be blank so the code cannot be observed. (8:22-
24.) Nevertheless, a reference is valid for all it would have
suggested to a person having ordinary skill in the art. The fact
that Bonneau has deliberately chosen one of two possible options
(display the code for convenience, hide the code for security),
does not mean that the alternative choice would have been lost on
the artisan.
DECISION
The record does not support a finding of anticipation or a
conclusion of obviousness in light of Bonneau or Amano for
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