Appeal No. 96-2444
Application 08/360,194
DECISION ON APPEAL
This is a decision on appeal under 35 U.S.C. § 134 from
the final rejection of claims 1-38.
We reverse.
BACKGROUND
The disclosed invention is directed to a portable
computer having various modes of operation for power
management, in particular, a normal mode, a standby mode, and
a sleep mode. The computer has a single button or switch
actuable by a user's digit and actuable by closing the case
and cover. The modes are entered into depending on the
existing mode and the duration the button is depressed.
Claim 30 is reproduced below.
30. A portable computer system, comprising:
a microprocessor CPU, coupled to one or more input
devices and one or more output devices;
a case and a cover, mated so that said case and
cover close together, said case and said cover enclosing
said microprocessor and at least some of said one or more
input and output devices; and
a button, positioned to be actuable by a user's
digit and also positioned to be actuated when said case
and said cover are mated together;
said system having at least two modes of operation,
including:
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