Appeal No. 96-1347
Application 08/207,469
4. Using an input device having a touch-sensitive
stationary member, a method of interacting with a computer
having a display and displaying an icon, the method comprising
the step of:
moving a fingertip across said member while a user’s
thumb is applied to said member; and
sensing said fingertip and said thumb by means of said
touch-sensitive stationary member in order to drag said icon
across said display.
The examiner’s Answer cites the following prior art:
Bequaert et al. (Bequaert) 4,042,777 Aug. 16, 1977
Logan et al. (Logan) 5,327,161 Jul. 5, 1994
Savoy et al. (Savoy) 5,341,133 Aug. 23, 1994
OPINION
Claims 4 and 7 stand rejected under 35 U.S.C. § 103 as
unpatentable over Logan. Claims 8, 9, 12-14, and 16 stand
rejected under 35 U.S.C. § 102 as anticipated by Bequaert.
Claim 17 stands rejected under 35 U.S.C. § 103 as unpatentable
over Bequaert. Claims 18 and 19 stand rejected under 35
U.S.C. § 103 as unpatentable over Savoy in view of Bequaert.
We reverse.
Claim 4
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